Current MBBS Curriculum in Bangladesh 2023
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Curriculum for undergraduate Medical students in Bangladesh have updated 2012. The MBBS curriculum in Bangladesh approved by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC), September 2012.
Basic Information About MBBS Course in Bangladesh
- Name of the course: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Basic qualifications & prerequisite for entrance in MBBS Course:(i) HSC or equivalent with Science.(Biology, Physics, Chemistry) (ii) Candidate has to secure required grade point in the SSC and HSC examinations.
- Students selection procedure for MBBS course: According to decision by the proper competent authority as per merit.
- Medium of MBBS Instruction: English.
- Duration of Mbbs Course : MBBS course comprises of 5 Years and 1 year internship.
MBBS course are Divided 4 phase in Bangladesh. Now we discuss about 1st phase of MBBS Course in Bangladesh.
New Proposed MBBS Curriculum in Bangladesh (2021- continue)
| Phase | Duration (Years) | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| I | 1.5 years | 1. Anatomy, 2. Physiology, 3. Biochemistry. |
| II | 1 year | 1. Forensic Medicine, 2. Pharmacology and therapeutics. |
| III | 1 year | 1. Pathology, 2. Microbiology, 3. Community Medicine. |
| V | 1.5 | 1. Medicine and Allied, 2. Surgery and allied, 3. Gynaecology and Obstetrics. |
MBBS 1st Phase in Bangladesh
MBBS first phase duration : 1.5 years
Exam name: 1st professional MBBS examination
Subject : Anatomy, physiology and Biochemistry.
First professional marks distribution in Bangladesh
Anatomy marks distribution
Written exam: 180
Structured Oral exam marks:150
Practical exam : 150(75+75)
Formative exam : 20
Total marks: 400
Pass Marks : 60% Each field
| Traits | Anatomy Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 180 Marks |
| Structural Oral exam marks | 150 Marks |
| Practical Exam ( Hard part + soft part ) | 150 (75+75) |
| Formative | 20 Marks |
| Total Marks | 400 Marks |
| Pass rate | 60% |
Biochemistry marks distribution
Written exam: 180
Structured Oral exam marks:100
Practical exam : 100
Formative exam : 20
Total marks: 400
Pass Marks : 60% Each field
| Traits | Biochemistry Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 180 Marks |
| Structural Oral exam marks | 100 Marks |
| Practical Exam | 100 |
| Formative | 20 Marks |
| Total Marks | 400 Marks |
| Pass rate | 60% |
Physiology marks distribution
Written exam: 180
Structured Oral exam marks:100
Practical exam : 100
Formative exam : 20
Total marks: 400
Pass Marks : 60% Each field
| Traits | Physiology Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 180 Marks |
| Structural Oral exam marks | 100 Marks |
| Practical Exam | 100 |
| Formative | 20 Marks |
| Total Marks | 400 Marks |
| Pass rate | 60% |
MBBS 2nd Phase in Bangladesh
MBBS 2nd phase duration : 1 years
Exam name: 2nd professional MBBS examination
Subject :Forensic Medicine and Pharmacology
Pharmacology marks distribution
Written exam: 90
Structured Oral exam marks:100
Practical exam : 100
Formative exam : 10
Total marks: 300
Pass Marks : 60% Each field
| Traits | Pharmacology Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 90 Marks |
| Structural Oral exam marks | 100 Marks |
| Practical Exam ( Hard part + soft part ) | 150 (75+75) |
| Formative | 20 Marks |
| Total Marks | 400 Marks |
| Pass rate | 60% |
Forensic Medicine Marks distribution
Written exam: 90
Structured Oral exam marks:100
Practical exam : 100
Formative exam : 10
Total marks: 300
Pass Marks : 60% Each field
| Traits | Forensic Medicine Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 90 Marks |
| Structural Oral exam marks | 100 Marks |
| Practical Exam | 100 |
| Formative | 10 Marks |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks |
| Pass rate | 60% |
MBBS 3rd Phase in Bangladesh
MBBS 3rd phase duration : 1 years
Exam name: 3rd professional MBBS examination
Subject :Pathology, Microbiology, and Community Medicine.
Pathology marks distribution
Written exam: 90
Structured Oral exam marks:100
Practical exam : 100
Formative exam : 10
Total marks: 300
Pass Marks : 60% Each field
| Traits | Pathology Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 90 Marks |
| Structural Oral exam marks | 100 Marks |
| Practical Exam | 100 |
| Formative | 10 Marks |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks |
| Pass rate | 60% |
Microbiology Marks distribution
Written exam: 90
Structured Oral exam marks:100
Practical exam : 100
Formative exam : 10
Total marks: 300
Pass Marks : 60% Each field
| Traits | Pathology Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 90 Marks |
| Structural Oral exam marks | 100 Marks |
| Practical Exam | 100 |
| Formative | 10 Marks |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks |
| Pass rate | 60% |
Community Medicine marks distribution
Written exam: 90
Structured Oral exam marks:100
Practical exam : 100
Formative exam : 10
Total marks: 300
Pass Marks : 60% Each field
| Traits | Community Medicine Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 90 Marks |
| Structural Oral exam marks | 100 Marks |
| Practical Exam | 100 |
| Formative | 10 Marks |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks |
| Pass rate | 60% |
MBBS 4th Phase/Last phase in Bangladesh
MBBS first phase duration : 1.5 years
Exam name: 4th professional MBBS examination /MBBS final professional examination.
Subject :Medicine, Surgery, and Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
Medicine and Allied subject Marks distribution
Written exam:180
Structured Oral exam marks:100
Practical exam : 100
Clinical exam : 100
Formative exam : 20
Total marks: 500
Pass Marks : 60% Each field
| Traits | Medicine Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 180 Marks |
| Structural Oral exam marks | 100 Marks |
| Practical Exam | 100 Marks |
| Clinical Exam | 100 Marks |
| Formative | 20 Marks |
| Total Marks | 500 Marks |
| Pass Rate | 60% |
Surgery and Allied subject Marks distribution
Written exam:180
Structured Oral exam marks:100
Practical exam : 100
Clinical exam : 100
Formative exam : 20
Total marks: 500
Pass Marks : 60% Each field
| Traits | Surgery Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 180 Marks |
| Structural Oral exam marks | 100 Marks |
| Practical Exam | 100 Marks |
| Clinical Exam | 100 Marks |
| Formative | 20 Marks |
| Total Marks | 500 Marks |
| Pass Rate | 60% |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology subject Marks distribution
Written exam:180
Structured Oral exam marks:100
Practical exam : 100
Clinical exam : 100
Formative exam : 20
Total marks: 500
Pass Marks : 60% Each field
| Traits | Medicine Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 180 Marks |
| Structural Oral exam marks | 100 Marks |
| Practical Exam | 100 Marks |
| Clinical Exam | 100 Marks |
| Formative | 20 Marks |
| Total Marks | 500 Marks |
| Pass Rate | 60% |
Common rules for MBBS professional examination in Bangladesh
- University professional examination to be started from May and November.
- University professional examinations will be completed within the specified time of the concerned phase
- No carry on system in MBBS curriculum before passing first professional mbbs examination
- After passing first professional examination students can appear for second professional mbbs examinations if all other prerequisites for second professional examination are fulfilled. In the mean time students can attend clinical ward placement,teaching learning.
- To appear third professional examination students have to pass all the subjects of previous second prof examination if all other prerequisites are fulfilled. In the mean time students can attend clinical ward placement, teaching learning.
- MBBS Students can also attend the classes of subjects of fourth phase to appear final professional or fourth professional examination students have to pass all the subjects of previous third professional MBBS examination if all other prerequisites are fulfilled. In the mean time students can attend clinical ward placement, teaching learning.
Source of information :
- https://www.bmdc.org.bd/curriculum-2012
- www.mmc.gov.bd
- Noman Islam Nirob, MBBS Student,Rangpur Medical College, Rangpur, Bangladesh.
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