The foundation of your journey to becoming a doctor!
The Pre-Medical phase of our MD program is an intensive 4-semester (1.5-year) course that builds a strong foundation for higher learning in the health sciences. This phase prepares students to move confidently into the Basic Sciences portion of the MD program. The curriculum prepares students for medical school and the growing healthcare industry.
The Pre-Medical program helps learners become compassionate & selfless who possess the knowledge, skills, and mindset to enter the medical field. The curriculum covers essential foundational sciences including biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as humanities and social sciences that help shape well-rounded future healthcare professionals.
This program focusses on critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making. Students also receive personalised academic guidance, access to modern learning facilities, and a supportive environment that encourages personal and academic growth.
Overall Pre-Medical Phase Objectives
- Develop competence in core courses centred on health sciences and scientific inquiry.
- Provide strong preparation for entry into the MD program or other health related fields.
- Complete a Research Capstone project that contributes to the growth of the health sector.
- Train students to communicate effectively through strong written and verbal skills.
- Make graduates excell in the values and competencies required for leadership and service in healthcare.
COURSES OFFERED
| PREMED 1 | PREMED 2 | PREMED 3 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
| BIOL101 | General Biology | 4 | ENGL201 | English II | 3 | RESH301 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| CHEM101 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM201 | Inorganic Chemistry II | 4 | CHEM301 | Organic Chemistry: Reactions and Mechanism | 4 |
| ENGL101 | English I | 3 | PHYS201 | Physics | 4 | STAT301 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH101 | College Algebra with Calculus | 4 | BIOL201 | Cell Biology | 3 | SOCL301 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| LESS101 | Learning and Study Skills | 2 | PSYC201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | BIOL301 | Biotechnology and Genetics | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Elective | 2 | ||||||
| Total Credits: 17 | Total Credits: 17 | Total Credits: 18 | ||||||
| PREMED 4 | *PREMED Electives | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | ||
| CHEM401 | Biochemistry | 4 | SPAN501 | Spanish for Health Professionals | 2 | ||
| PAPH401 | Principles of Anatomy And Physiology | 4 | MEDT501 | Medical Terminology | 2 | ||
| BIOL401 | Biomedical Methods | 3 | PDOC501 | Introduction to Patient Doctoring | 2 | ||
| ELECTIVE | Elective | 2 | ICTM501 | ICT Literacy and Medical Communication | 2 | ||
| CAPS401 | Capstone Project | 3 | |||||
| Total Credits: 16 | Total Credits: 8 | ||||||