Bachelor of Medicine
Description
Medicine at RCSI Bahrain is focused on preparing students to become highly skilled doctors through a globally recognized program. Students gain strong foundations in biomedical sciences, clinical knowledge, and patient care from early stages. The program emphasizes hands-on clinical experience, communication skills, professionalism, and real-world healthcare environments. Graduates receive internationally recognized degrees from RCSI and the National University of Ireland, allowing global career opportunities.
Duration
5 to 6 years
Study Plan
Year3
Students will start clinical learning in hospitals, do research projects and will learn evidence-based medicine and public health, year 3 will not consist of 2 semesters, it will be delivered from September to May.
Year 1
Will focus on basic biochemistry, anatomy, pharmacology and an introduction to disease mechanisms with cases based learning.
Year 2
Will focus on developing communication, diagnostic skills and an understanding of major diseases and body systems.
Year 4
The study will be in the form of clinical rotation in various of areas such as surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, psychiatry, family medicine, genecology and pediatrics
Year 5
For the year the student will be working in a medicine and surgery rotation for 24 weeks, then they need to fulfil a sub-internship.
Foundation Year
Gives an introduction to biomedical sciences, chemistry, human biology and basic medical concepts. Not all students go through a foundation year.
Teaching Methods:
- • Case-Based Learning (CBL)
- • Small group sessions
- • Clinical placements in hospitals
- • Simulation and practical labs
Assessment Methods:
- • MCQ exams
- • OSCE (clinical exams)
- • Coursework and research projects
- • Continuous assessment and GPA system
Skills you will gain:
- • Excellent communication and patient interaction abilities.
- • Develop diagnostic and clinical decision making skills.
- • Develop the ability to work under pressure.
- • Have a high level of professionalism, ethics and responsibility.
