MBBS Degree Program

The curriculum model considers that biological, behavioural, and sociological aspects are fundamental to medical practice and delivery of healthcare by WUSL graduates. Based on the foundation knowledge students are expected to master the basic clinical, medico-legal, and public health competencies required for efficient functioning as an intern medical officer and thereafter as an early career medical officer, both nationally and internationally. The WUSL graduate will also require adopting a professional approach to their work and be mindful and skilful in maintaining their personal well-being and continuing professional development.

Study content of the MBBS program is arranged under four different streams as depicted below: Scientific Basis and Foundations of Modern Medicine and Healthcare, Competent and Responsible First-day Intern and Early-career Medical Practitioner, Professionalism in Clinical Practice, Personal and Professional Development. Streams along the five-year timeline are given in the table below. The competencies expected of a medical graduate are: possession of medical knowledge, patient care, practice-based learning, system based practice, communication, professionalism, prevention, health promotion and digital health approaches, are included in the curriculum and given due attention at relevant stages of the five-year programme.