Advantages of Studying in the College of Medicine at Umm Al-Qura University
The College of Medicine at Umm Al-Qura University offers the latest approved curricula for the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery program, in order to achieve academic excellence.
Moreover, the college adopts leading research techniques in the field of health, which helps in advancing the national economy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards progress and prosperity.
The advantages of the College of Medicine at Umm Al-Qura University are based on two main factors: its study plan and its unique location.
The following two diagrams illustrate the distinctive features of each factor:
Academic Plan and Curricula:
Unique Location
A distinct feature of the UQU College of Medicine compared to other colleges around the world is the fact that it is based in the Holy Capital of Makkah Al-Mukarramah.
The UQU College of Medicine is honored to serve the pilgrims flocking to the Sacred Sites to perform Hajj and Umrah. Therefore, the College of Medicine is keen to pay attention to this aspect and has contributed to its development on solid scientific foundations, as shown in the following diagram:
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