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

1. Strengthening the study of human anatomy.
2. Enrich scientific research in the fields of gross, developmental, and microanatomy.
3. 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.
General admission requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:

K1 GAIN 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.
K2 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, such as the terms associated with these areas.
K3 Knowledge and deep understanding of recent developments in the field of anatomy, embryonic development, and human decisiveness combinations.
K4 Advanced knowledge and understanding of a range of well-known methods specialized in research or survey, in the field of anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions.

Skills:

S1 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 in an innovative way, in the field of anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions.
S2 Conducting advanced research or a professional project using specialized methods to research and investigate anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions.
S3 Communicate in appropriate ways to disseminate knowledge, skills, research results, and innovations related to anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions, and to provide them for specialized or non-specialized presence. Use quantitative methods and/or how to process data and information related to the field of specialization, work, or profession. Selection and use of advanced digital technology tools, ICT, and their applications to analyze and produce a variety of graphic forms and information; to support and/or pilot research and projects in the field of anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions.
S4 The use of processes, tools, instruments, materials, and complex and specialized high-precision devices in practical activities associated with anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions. Perform a variety of advanced practical tasks and procedures in complex contexts associated with anatomy, embryonic development, and human body compositions.

Values:

V1 Commitment to integrity and professional and academic ethical practices, participation in finding constructive solutions to community issues, and commitment to responsible citizenship.
V2 Initiative in professional planning for continuous learning and specialized work and making decisions that result in change or substantial progress independently.
V3 Actively participate in research or professional groups, take full responsibility for work and decisions, develop knowledge, and create new practices and ways of thinking that contribute to enhancing the quality of life of 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 - 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 programme.
• 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%.
General admission requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:

K1 Foundation in physiology principles in different organ systems
K2 Demonstrate how these human organ systems are interrelated
K3 Students will demonstrate research in physiology

Skills:

S1 Research and critically evaluate information related to physiology
S2 Communicate information related to topics of physiology

Values:

V1 Communicate comprehensively and persuasively.
V2 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 Overview

Since its establishment, the department has been responsible for teaching undergraduate students in medicine and surgery, offering courses such as basic pharmacology and pharmacology lectures on organ systems in the third year. Additionally, the department established a Master’s program in Clinical Pharmacology in the academic year 1424 AH (2003 AD), with the first intake of students in 1425 AH (2004 AD), consisting of two female students. The total number of graduates from the Master's program until now has been 22 female students and 21 male students. Furthermore, the Department of Clinical Pharmacology established a Ph.D. program in Pharmacology in 1433 AH (2011 AD). The program commenced admissions in 1438 AH (2016 AD) with two students. The first Ph.D. graduate from Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University was produced by this program.

Program Objectives

1. Provide highly qualified graduates equipped with advanced, deep, and specialized knowledge and skills in Pharmacology.
2. Supply all industrial sectors and scientific institutions in the kingdom with experts in the field of Pharmacology.
3. Strengthen and improve faculty and staff members' abilities.
4. Promote academic research in the field of Pharmacology.
5. 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%).
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 & immunology.
• Outline the fundamentals of pharmacoepidemiology & 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 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 critically issues of sample selection, accuracy, precision, and uncertainty, in the collection and analysis of data.
• Express numerical and statistical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate integrity for 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
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