Nahda University for Science and Technology
Faculty of Medicine
An integrated six-year medical curriculum delivered through problem-based learning, clinical rotations and supervised training in affiliated teaching hospitals.
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine was founded in 2019 as the fifth faculty of the university.
The Faculty of Medicine follows an integrated, system-based curriculum approved by the National Council for Higher Education. The programme extends over six academic years followed by a compulsory internship year in accredited hospitals.
Phase one covers basic and integrated medical sciences with early clinical exposure. Phase two comprises clinical clerkships in medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and community medicine.
Assessment combines written examinations, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE) and continuous logbook assessment in accordance with the faculty examination by-laws.
Mission
To deliver an integrated medical education, to advance clinical and community health research, and to provide health services to the surrounding population.
Vision
To graduate competent, ethical physicians capable of serving the health needs of the region and of pursuing postgraduate specialisation.
Objectives
- Apply an integrated, outcome-based curriculum aligned with national medical education standards.
- Guarantee sufficient supervised clinical exposure for every student.
- Strengthen research capacity in community and clinical medicine.
- Deliver free public health services through university clinics and medical convoys.
Accreditation
- NAT programme accreditation
- Registered in the World Directory of Medical Schools
- National Council for Higher Education curriculum approval