Program Overview

The goal of this advanced unique thesis program is to prepare the next generation of lecturers of anatomy, Anatomy MSc holders, scholars, and interdisciplinarians focused on the anatomical sciences or anatomically intensive disciplines (i.e. radiology, surgery, medical imaging) as well as collaborative research with cell biologists and neurobiologists within the department.

Program Objectives

• Strengthening the study of human anatomy.
• Enriching scientific research in the fields of gross, developmental, and microanatomy.
• Attracting graduates of various medical schools in the Kingdom.

Admission Criteria

1. MBBS
2. Aptitude test for university graduates
3. Selection exam held by the department
4. Research capabilities

In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate programs at King Abdulaziz University, which you can find at the following link: General Admission Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:

• An advanced and specialized structure of knowledge and understanding that includes theories, principles, and concepts in human anatomy, the precise composition of cells, tissues, and embryonic development.
• Knowledge and accurate understanding of anatomy processes and methods of different positions of the body, materials, methods, and various practices of preparing anatomical and microscopic samples, including terms associated with these areas.
• Knowledge and deep understanding of recent developments in the field of anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of a range of well-known methods specialized in research or surveys in the field of anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions.

Skills:

• Applying key concepts, principles, and theories to different knowledge structures and practices. Evaluating, reviewing, criticizing, and expressing opinions on key concepts, principles, and theories. Solving highly complex problems in advanced contexts innovatively, in the field of anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions.
• Conducting advanced research or a professional project using specialized methods to research and investigate anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions.
• Communicating in appropriate ways to disseminate knowledge, skills, research results, and innovations related to anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions. Using quantitative methods and/or processing data and information related to the field of specialization. Selecting and using advanced digital technology tools, ICT, and their applications to analyze and produce various graphic forms and information to support or pilot research and projects in these fields.
• Using processes, tools, instruments, materials, and complex, specialized high-precision devices in practical activities associated with anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions. Performing a variety of advanced practical tasks and procedures in complex contexts related to these fields.

Values:

• Commitment to integrity and professional and academic ethical practices, participating in finding constructive solutions to community issues, and committing to responsible citizenship.
• Initiative in professional planning for continuous learning and specialized work, and making decisions that result in substantial progress independently.
• Actively participating in research or professional groups, taking full responsibility for work and decisions, developing knowledge, and creating new practices and ways of thinking that contribute to enhancing the quality of life in society.

Study Plan

The study plan for the doctoral program in anatomy contains no less than (48) credit hours, including the doctoral thesis, and is distributed as follows:

• 30 credit hours for 10 required courses
• 6 credit hours for 3 elective courses
• 10 credit hours for the thesis

Program Overview

Clinical physiology Department of Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University is committed to provide high-quality educational PhD program; nurture scientific research; and community engagement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Program Objectives

Mission and goals at the Program level reflect the inclusiveness of education, responsibility towards the community, and its anticipated role in scientific research in conformance to the community needs and development.

Admission Criteria

• Required qualification: Academic Master’s degree (Executive, vocational, or applied Master’s graduates are not accepted).
• Required specialization: Medicine and Surgery, Health Colleges, College of Science (specialization in medical physics, biology, biochemistry, microbiology).
• Admission (Trade-off) test.
• General aptitude test for university graduates.
• English language test (only for graduates of the College of Science): a score of 5 in the ILETS test or its equivalent in the TOEFL test.
• Full-time program.
• Differentiation mechanism: General aptitude test for university graduates 20%, general average of the master degree 30%, Admission (Trade-off) test or practical test in the scientific department 30%, scientific publishing of the applicant 20%.

In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate programs at King Abdulaziz University, which you can find at the following link: General Admission Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:

• Foundation in physiology principles in different organ systems.
• Demonstrate how these human organ systems are interrelated.
• Students will demonstrate research in physiology.

Skills:

• Research and critically evaluate information related to physiology.
• Communicate information related to topics of physiology.

Values:

• Communicate comprehensively and persuasively.
• Demonstrate planning, time, and change management skills.

Study Plan

The curriculum plan for the doctoral program in human physiology contains (40) accredited study hours, including the doctoral thesis, and is distributed as follows:

• (10) Credit hours for compulsory courses
• (20) Credit hours for elective courses
• (22) Credit hours for the doctoral thesis

The Program in Numbers

The number of graduates from the program is 5 students and the number currently enrolled is 7 students.

Program Objectives

• Provide highly qualified graduates equipped with advanced, deep, and specialized knowledge and skills in Pharmacology.
• Supply all industrial sectors and scientific institutions in the kingdom with experts in the field of Pharmacology.
• Strengthen and improve faculty and staff members' abilities.
• Promote academic research in the field of Pharmacology.
• Encourage effective community cooperation and societal responsibility.

Admission Criteria

1. The applicant must have a high grade (for medical and pharmacy graduates) and a very good grade (for biochemistry graduates).
2. Passing the General Aptitude Test for University Graduates with a minimum score of 65%.
3. Obtaining a score of 5 in the IELTS test or its equivalent approved by the College of Science for biochemistry graduates only.
4. Obtaining an approval letter from the employer.
5. Passing the department's selection exam.
6. The selection process among the applicants is based on the cumulative GPA (60%) and the score of the entrance examination (40%).

In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate programs at King Abdulaziz University, which you can find at the following link: General Admission Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

• Recognize the molecular basis of genomic regulation, techniques used in target identification, and pharmacoepidemiology.
• Identify pharmacological changes in special populations, e.g., elderly, pediatrics, reproductive pharmacology.
• Summarize the general principles of toxicology.
• Outline the fundamentals of pharmacogenomics and immunology.
• Outline the fundamentals of pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics.
• Use appropriate theories, concepts, and principles from a range of scientific disciplines in a critical manner.
• Implement theory with the practice of clinical and molecular pharmacology.
• Apply techniques in pharmacogenetics.
• Plan for the management of drug overdose and poisoning.
• Analyze and summarize information critically.
• Build and integrate evidence to produce a balanced argument.
• Appraise the literature in a critical manner.
• Assess issues of sample selection, accuracy, precision, and uncertainty in the collection and analysis of data critically.
• Express numerical and statistical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate integrity in managing time effectively to complete all aspects of the program.

Study Plan

To obtain a PhD degree in Clinical Pharmacology, the student must complete a minimum of 39 credit units, including the PhD thesis, distributed as follows:

• 10 credit units for compulsory courses
• 4 credit units for elective courses
• 25 credit units for the PhD thesis

The Program in Numbers (2023)

Male Graduates: 7
Female Graduates: 6