Mbbs subjects
Here's a breakdown of MBBS subjects across the 4.5-year program (as per standard curriculum, e.g., India/MCI pattern):
MBBS Subjects - Year by Year
Phase 1 (1st Year)
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy |
| Physiology | Human body functions, organ systems, biochemical physiology |
| Biochemistry | Metabolism, enzymes, molecular biology, nutrition |
Phase 2 (2nd Year)
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Pathology | General & systemic pathology, disease mechanisms |
| Pharmacology | Drug actions, pharmacokinetics, therapeutics |
| Microbiology | Bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, immunology |
| Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | Medical jurisprudence, legal medicine, poisons |
| Community Medicine (Part 1) | Epidemiology, biostatistics, public health basics |
Phase 3 - Part 1 (3rd Year)
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | Eye diseases, refraction, surgery |
| ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) | Ear, nose, throat disorders |
| Community Medicine (Part 2) | Health programs, environmental health |
| General Medicine (Part 1) | Clinical medicine basics |
| General Surgery (Part 1) | Surgical principles, wound care |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Part 1) | Antenatal care, labour, gynaecology basics |
Phase 3 - Part 2 / Final Year (4th Year + 6-month Internship)
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| General Medicine | Internal medicine, systemic diseases |
| General Surgery | All surgical specialties |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Obstetrics, gynecological surgery |
| Paediatrics | Child health, neonatal care, pediatric diseases |
Summary Count
| Phase | No. of Subjects |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 3 |
| Phase 2 | 5 |
| Phase 3 Part 1 | 6 |
| Final Year | 4 |
| Total | ~19 subjects |
Note: After the 4.5 years of study, there is a 1-year mandatory rotating internship covering all major departments before the degree is awarded. The exact subject sequence may vary slightly by university (e.g., NMC in India, GMC in UK, LCME in USA).
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