Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
undergraduate medical degree in countries following the UK tradition of medical education
A Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Latin: Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae; MBBS, also abbreviated as BM BS, MB ChB, MB BCh, MB BS, or MB BChir) is a medical degree granted by medical schools in countries that adhere to the United Kingdom's higher education tradition. These degrees are typically combined and conferred together. This degree is usually awarded as an undergraduate degree, but it can also be awarded at graduate-level medical institutions. The typical duration for completion is five to six years. In some cases, students with relevant undergraduate degrees can join an accelerated program and complete a four-year MBBS programme. It is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and respected degrees in the world.
A Bachelor of Medicine (BMed or MB) is an undergraduate medical degree awarded by medical schools in countries following the tradition of China. The completion period for this degree is generally five to six years. The term "medicine" encompasses the broader field of medical science and practice. Consequently, graduates with a BMed degree are qualified to practice surgery.
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