The Manchester - AFM Joint Bachelor
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The Manchester - AFM Joint Bachelor
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To produce the next generation of doctors trained through an integrated programme of medical education to meet the requirements of the Egyptian National Academic Reference Standards NARS and the UK GMC in training safe and effective medical practitioners for professional practice.
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To enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of the conceptual and practical aspects of the basic medical and clinical sciences, relevant behavioural and social sciences, and the underlying principles of scientific method.
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To develop the intellectual skills of students including problem solving and enquiry, critical analysis, logical thinking, clinical reasoning, and reflection.
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To enable students to acquire the professional behaviours necessary to ensure the provision of high standards of medical practice to individuals, their families, the community and to be responsible for their personal and professional development and clinical practice.
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To develop the proficiency of students in the basic clinical skills while recognising the limitations of their capabilities and acting in a patient-centred, safety conscious manner.
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To develop core skills in verbal, written and electronic communication.
- 1. The first program to grant a joint degree for the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery between an Egyptian university and another foreign university in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
- 2. The program aims to prepare and graduate doctors with a high degree of efficiency who are able to work inside and outside Egypt.
- 3. Qualifying the graduate to be able to pass the medical licensing assessment in foreign countries.
- 4. The student studies for five academic years the curriculum of the Manchester University and be evaluated, promoted from one year to another and graduated according to the rules and conditions at the University of Manchester.
- 5. The program is prepared and implemented under the members’ supervision of Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University and the Department of Medical Education at the University of Manchester.
- 6. Teaching is carried out using the most advanced medical education methods used in Europe based on problem based learning.
- 7. The degree certificate will be issued by Manchester University and signed by officials of both parties.
- 8. The student has the right to attend the graduation ceremony for students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manchester.
- 9. After the student is accepted, he registers his data in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manchester, and is considered one of its students, and he gives his own e-mail through which he can enter the Manchester educational website to benefit from the learning resources on the site and the university library.
- 10. The Egyptian graduate of the program has the right to apply for clinical residency in Alexandria university hospitals as well as academic jobs offered by the university to graduates of the Alexandria Faculty of Medicine.
1- What is the study duration?
The study duration is five academic years. This is followed by two Foundation years obligatory for Egyptian students offered by Alexandria Faculty of Medicine.
2- What are the tuition fees?
For the International Students, the annual tuition fees is 12500$. It can be paid either in full or in three instalments; the first one at the registration time, the second in January, and the third in May
3- What are the prerequisites for joining the program?
Applicants (National & International) for this program should meet the existing Egyptian National Entry requirements to study Medicine at Alexandria University or any other Egyptian Governmental University.
4- Is there an early admission for the program?
Applicants can admit to the joint program after receiving the nomination cards from “tansik”.
https://tansik.egypt.gov.eg/application for Egyptian students
https://www.wafeden.gov.eg/ for international students
5- What happens after the applicants are accepted?
The students can register online to the University of Manchester, and are considered students, then they receive their own official e-mail through which they can enter the Manchester educational website to benefit from the learning resources on the site and the university library.
6- Is there any possibility for the students to attend courses at UK?
Students should attend all core courses at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University. Elective courses are available from the third academic year and could be attended at Manchester University on the student’s own expenses.
7- Is the program based on modules or credits?
The MBCHB/MBBCH program is based on a credit bearing system. The total program credit points: 60 credit points / academic year in 5 academic years = 300 credit points
8- Will the graduation certificate be signed by Manchester University?
The degree certificate will be issued by Manchester University and signed by officials of both parties.
9- Do the Egyptian students have the right to apply for clinical residency?
The Egyptian graduates of the program have the right to apply for clinical residency in Alexandria university hospitals as well as academic jobs offered by the university to graduates of the Alexandria Faculty of Medicine.
10- Should the graduates pass the PLAB to be able to work at UK?
The GMC has announced that UKMLA replaces PLAB. UKMLA will be a requirement for all those graduating from 2025 in the UK, and international medical graduates. https://bdiresourcing.com/news/2018/05/ukmla-to-replace-plab/142
https://www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opinion/the-ukmla-change-is-coming-what-you-need-to-know
11- Who can we contact if there are further inquiries?
Dr. Sonia Allam – Program Director – sonia_allam@hotmail.com
Dr. Eglal Amer – Academic Lead for Year 1 – eglal.amer@alexmed.edu.eg