The basic science program is divided into
The goal of the program is to provide strong foundational knowledge in the field of medicine so that the students can build on it during their clinical science program.
Integrative approach, clinical case study analysis, small-group discussions, research projects, individualized academic support with one-on-one tutoring, and exam performance analysis are hallmarks of the learning experience at Metropolitan University College of Medicine.
There are 30-34 contact hours of teaching per week in each of the first four semesters.
In order to successfully complete the basic sciences component of the degree, a student must have successfully passed all courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students who are unable to pass a course in any particular semester are offered a Remediation (remedial exams) at the end of every semester.
| MD 1 Semester | Lecture hours/week | Lecture hours per semester | Course Credits |
| Gross Anatomy with Embryology |
18 |
270 |
18 |
| Histology |
4 |
60 |
4 |
| Cell Biology |
6 |
90 |
6 |
| Foundations of Clinical Medicine 1 |
2 |
30 |
2 |
| Total |
30 |
450 |
30 |
| MD 2 Semester | Lecture hours/week | Lecture hours per semester | Course Credits |
| Physiology |
10 |
150 |
10 |
| Biochemistry with Genetics |
10 |
150 |
10 |
| Neuroscience |
8 |
120 |
8 |
| Foundations of Clinical Medicine 2 |
2 |
30 |
2 |
| Total |
30 |
450 |
30 |
| MD3 Semester | Lecture hours/week | Lecture hours per semester | Course Credits |
| Microbiology |
10 |
150 |
10 |
| Immunology |
4 |
60 |
4 |
| Pathology 1 |
4 |
60 |
4 |
| Behavioral Science, Medical Ethics, and Epidemiology |
10 |
150 |
10 |
| Foundations of Clinical Medicine 3 |
2 |
30 |
2 |
| Total |
30 |
450 |
30 |
| Course Name | Lecture hours/week | Lecture hours per semester | Course Credits |
| Pathology 2 |
14 |
210 |
14 |
| Pharmacology |
14 |
210 |
14 |
| Foundations of Clinical Medicine 4 |
2 |
30 |
2 |
| Total |
30 |
450 |
30 |
| Course Name | Lecture hours/week | Lecture hours per semester | Course Credits |
| Review of Systems |
16 |
240 |
16 |
| Clinical Correlations with AICM |
14 |
210 |
14 |
| Total |
30 |
450 |
30 |
