The standard duration of study for the Bachelor Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh) is 12 semesters and the degree requirements consist of 215 Credit Hours.
It is a requirement for residency and postgraduate studies registration, that all Lebanese students must successfully complete 12 months of hospital rotations as an internship at the affiliated hospitals.
The Bachelor Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh) program is divided into 3 phases with specific objectives that ensure basic sciences knowledge and clinical competence:
Semesters 1 to 4 are dedicated to the study of four basic medical science courses as an introduction to the science and practice of medicine emphasizing normal structure and function.
Semesters 5 & 6 introduce the student to the basic concepts of abnormal human biology as well as diseases. They also include some clinical applications that provide some integration of disease and conditions related to the subjects taught. These semesters are pre-requisites for the next six semesters, except for the two courses: COMM 307 & MEDC 308.
Semesters 7 to 12 are dedicated to clinical learning, emphasizing the core clerkships. By the end of this phase, the student will be able to critically evaluate patient problems with relevant and appropriate history and examination and show logical reasoning and decision-making on options for management of common conditions.

To be accepted for an undergraduate degree, applicants must:
• hold the official Lebanese Secondary School Certificate in a branch relevant to the chosen undergraduate field of specialization, or an official equivalent;
• pass an admission examination in: English Language – Biology – Physics & Chemistry.
 

The Faculty of Medicine offers Diplomas, Master and MD Degrees in the following specializations:

Diplomas
The duration of study for a Diploma Degree is 3 semesters (minimum) and the credit hour requirements for all Diploma specializations consist of 30 Credit Hours.

Master and MD Degrees
The duration of study for the Master Degree in both the Clinical Specialization and Basic Medical Sciences is 4 semesters (minimum) and the credit hour requirements for all Master specializations consist of 46 Credit Hours.

The Master Degree program involves attending lectures, clinical rounds/training, attending operating room, scientific activities, practical studies, and thesis. Clinical Specializations, however, requires completing one year (minimum) of hospital residency in the proposed field of specialization.

The duration of study for the MD Degree is 6 semesters (minimum) and the credit hour requirements for all specializations consist of 54 Credit Hours.
The MD program consists of lectures, workshops, practical classes and clinical training, application & field training, hospital rounds, conferences, self education programs, etc.
 

1. Applicants for any of the postgraduate diplomas must hold a Bachelor Degree obtained from BAU or any other recognized university.
 

2. Applicants for the Master Degree must hold a Bachelor Degree obtained from Beirut Arab University or any recognized university with a minimum CGPA grade of “C”; or a Specialized Graduate Diploma with a minimum CGPA grade of “C” or its equivalent.
 

3. Applicants for the PhD Degree must hold a Master degree from Beirut Arab University or any other recognized university that qualifies him/her to pursue their PhD.
Master & PhD students should pass the TOEFL exam with at least an average of 500, or IELTS, or its equivalent in other languages before registering for the thesis.
 

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E-mail: medicine@bau.edu.lb