Everything you Need to Know About the MBChB Degree

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Are you searching for “MBChB meaning” in Google? If so, it is the acronym for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery/Chirurgery. Now that we have clarified that, let us look at what it is.

The MBChB degree is analogous to the MBBS degree. Furthermore, it is the initial qualification obtained on graduating from medical school.

In countries where MBChB is the initial qualification, an MD is a level higher. For instance, the UK considers the MD as a postgraduate qualification. Therefore, please don’t confuse this MD with the primary medical degree awarded in the US.

Let us learn more about the program and its curriculum.

The MBChB program

MBChB is usually a 5-year program. It trains and educates you to handle the challenges of being a physician. The program commences with an introduction to various clinical subjects. And then, it gradually moves on to clinical training. Depending on the university, the compulsory and optional subjects will vary.

Your time during the program will include lectures, tutorials, laboratory and project work. You will also take part in clinical rotations. Furthermore, computer-assisted learning has also come into mainstream use. For example, augmented reality allows us to visualize parts of the human body in detail.

In order to join an MBChB program, you will need to have completed your grade 12. Mathematics, Life science, Physics/Chemistry, and English are some mandatory subjects. Further, there are two options for you to get into medical school in South Africa. First, a 5-year program for students with an A-level. Second, a 6-year program for those with O-level or Grade 12.

In the 5-year MBChB degree, you will spend the first two years studying basic science courses. You will spend the last three years researching and caring for patients.

MBChB Courses

Below is a roster of courses that will commonly be part of the first two years of your MBChB degree.

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Internal Medicine
• Normal Body Function
• Psychiatry/Neurology
• Brain and Behavior
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Epidemiology/Biostatistics
• Pediatrics
• Foundations of Disease/Microbiology
• Surgery
• Intro to Clinical Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Developing Clinical Skills
• Community and Preventive Medicine

Another key point, the mandatory/compulsory subjects in the clinical rotation phase vary with each university. Now let us look at the compulsory clinical rotations you will need to take up at TAU’s MBChB degree.

Internal Medicine	30 Weeks
General Surgery	30 Weeks
Pediatrics	20 Weeks
Obstetrics & Gynecology	20 Weeks
Psychiatry	10 Weeks
Community Medicine	10 Weeks

Besides classroom and clinical experience, assessments are a vital part of medical education. Just like any other degree program, you will go through various assessments over time. Some of these assessments include clinical examinations, written assessments, research projects, etc.

On completing your MBChB program, you will gain

• Responsibilities, both ethical and legal.
• Skills in the prevention of diseases as well as promotion of health.
• Skills of diagnosis and management of diseases.
• In-depth knowledge coupled with experience in clinical skills and clinical care.
• Understanding the use of information technology in medicine.
• Decision-making skills in addition to good logical and clinical reasoning capabilities.
• Knowledge of research methods and scientific principles.

MBChB Curriculum

The MBChB curriculum varies with every university. Thus, we have attached the detailed curriculum of Texila American University’s MBChB degree below. Please take a look.

First Year

• Basic and Applied Human Anatomy and Development
• Basic and Applied Physiology
• Medical Biochemistry and Genetics
• Immunology & General Microbiology
• Community-Based Education & First Aid
• Behavioral Science s & Communication Skills in Medical Practice (20 Weeks)

Second Year

• Neurosciences
• Pathology
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology & Therapeutics
• Community-Based Education & Scientific Method
• Clinical Methods and Skills Lab

Third Year

• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Surgery
• Pediatrics & Child Health
• Communications Skills, Professionalism, & Health Care Ethics

Fourth Year

• Community Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Forensic Medicine & Medical Jurisprudence
• Psychiatry & Mental Health

Fifth Year

• Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Pediatrics & Child Health

Why Texila?

Let me tell you why. Texila American University (TAU) is a world-renowned institution with campuses in numerous countries. TAU has years of expertise in medical education. Additionally, TAU has helped countless students become a doctor. Additionally, TAU’s students come from various nations around the world. Furthermore, they seek the best education money can get.

TAU offers the following to its students,

• Case-based learning coupled with an engaging curriculum
• Learning activities with small groups of students
• Equally important focus on both basic sciences and clinical skills
• Mentorship program during the course
• Experience, both clinical and research
• Cutting edge laboratory and other facilities

Texila also has the high teacher-to-student ratio you could find in any med school. Additionally, the lecture-to-lab ratio is also good at 3:2. TAU requires an “A” level with a pass in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Mathematics or Physical Science and Life Science with an associate degree or a diploma in Health Science program to get exempted from the Foundation program.

If you find yourself admiring what TAU offers, take a look at TAU’s MBChB program. And do you have the necessary educational qualification to enroll in the same? Start your enrollment process right away.