Introduction
The Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery program at Zamzam University of Science and Technology is designed to prepare highly competent medical professionals equipped with strong clinical knowledge, practical skills, and ethical values. The program integrates academic excellence with hands-on clinical training to ensure graduates are ready to meet modern healthcare challenges. Students benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical learning, clinical exposure, and research, enabling them to provide high-quality patient care and contribute to improving healthcare systems locally and globally.
About The Program
Established in 2015, the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery has rapidly grown into a center of excellence in medical education, research, and clinical practice. The program focuses on developing skilled, compassionate, and ethically grounded healthcare professionals capable of delivering patient-centered care.
Through a holistic approach, students gain advanced knowledge in medical sciences, clinical diagnosis, and surgical practice, while also developing critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills necessary for the evolving healthcare environment.
Program Courses: 425 credits
Core Required Courses for all majors:
Year One
| Semester 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
English Language I | 3 Credits |
Turkish Language | 3 Credits |
Arabic Language | 3 Credits |
General Mathematics | 3 Credits |
Medical Physics | 3 Credits |
General Chemistry | 3 Credits |
Medical Terminology | 3 Credits |
Cell Biology | 6 Credits |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
|---|---|
English Language II | 3 Credits |
Islamic Culture | 3 Credits |
Computer Application | 3 Credits |
Horn of Africa Studies | 3 Credits |
Medical Genetics | 4 Credits |
General Histology | 6 Credits |
Human Physiology I | 6 Credits |
Human Physiology I | 6 Credits |
Year Two
| Semester 3 | Credits |
|---|---|
Human Anatomy II | 6 Credits |
Human Physiology II | 6 Credits |
Systemic Histology | 4 Credits |
Human Embryology | 4 Credits |
Medical Biochemistry I | 6 Credits |
Microbiology I | 6 Credits |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
|---|---|
Human Anatomy III | 6 Credits |
Human Physiology III | 6 Credits |
Immunology | 4 Credits |
General Pathology | 6 Credits |
Medical Biostatistics | 3 Credits |
Microbiology II | 6 Credits |
Medical Biochemistry II | 6 Credits |
Year Three
| Semester 5 | Credits |
|---|---|
Human Anatomy IV | 6 Credits |
Human Physiology IV | 6 Credits |
Systemic Pathology I | 6 Credits |
Medical Parasitology | 6 Credits |
General Pharmacology | 4 Credits |
Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
|---|---|
Clinical Pharmacology | 6 Credits |
Medical Ethics | 3 Credits |
Clinical Skills | 6 Credits |
Epidemiology | 4 Credits |
Pathophysiology | 4 Credits |
Environmental Health | 3 Credits |
Systemic Pathology II | 6 Credits |
Year Four
| Semester 7 | Credits |
|---|---|
Cardiology | 6 Credits |
Respiratory Medicine | 6 Credits |
Gastroenterology | 6 Credits |
Endocrinology | 6 Credits |
Surgery I | 6 Credits |
Radiology | 4 Credits |
Primary Health Care | 6 Credits |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
|---|---|
Dermatology | 4 Credits |
Neurology | 6 Credits |
Hematology | 4 Credits |
Nephrology & Urology | 6 Credits |
Rheumatology | 4 Credits |
Infectious Diseases | 6 Credits |
Surgery II | 8 Credits |
Year Five
| Semester 9 | Credits |
|---|---|
Pediatrics I | 8 Credits |
Obstetrics & Gynecology I | 8 Credits |
ENT | 6 Credits |
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | 3 Credits |
Emergency Medicine | 6 Credits |
Psychiatry | 6 Credits |
Ophthalmology | 4 Credits |
| Semester 10 | Credits |
|---|---|
Pediatrics II | 8 Credits |
Obstetrics & Gynecology II | 8 Credits |
Orthopedic | 6 Credits |
Anesthesia & Reanimation | 6 Credits |
Odontostomatology | 4 Credits |
Health Policy & Economics | 3 Credits |
Research Methodology | 4 Credits |
Year Six
| Semester 11 | Credits |
|---|---|
Internship (Internal Medicine) | 12 Credits |
Internship (Pediatrics) | 12 Credits |
Internship (Surgery) | 12 Credits |
| Semester 12 | Credits |
|---|---|
Internship (Obstetrics & Gynecology) | 12 Credits |
Internship (Psychiatry) | 12 Credits |
Internship (Community Medicine) | 12 Credits |
Graduation Project (Thesis) | 6 Credits |
Department Contact Info
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Available Campuses
This program is offered at the following campuses:
- Mogadishu Campus
- Baidoa Campus
- Jowhar Campus