Batterjee Medical College is a private institution specializing in medical sciences. It was established in 2005, with a branch in North Obhur in Jeddah City, Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, and another branch in Khamis Mushayt Governorate, Aseer Province. The college offers nine medical programs accommodating around seven thousand male and female students and provides training in several public and private hospitals.
Programs of Batterjee Medical College
- The medicine program, established in 2005, has graduated approximately one thousand male and female doctors since its inception. In collaboration with Maastricht University, the program develops basic medical skills (pre-clinical) into clinical science units. It is divided into two sections: the pre-clinical years, which include the first, second, and third years, and the clinical years, which include the fifth and sixth years, along with the internship year.
- The dentistry program, established in 2007, has a duration of seven years. It begins with a foundation year, followed by five academic years, and concludes with a final year of training. The program is structured as follows: the preparatory year, two years of scientific and medical courses, one year of pre-clinical dentistry courses, two years of advanced clinical dentistry courses, and finally, a one-year internship.
- The pharmacy program is offered over five years, combining practical and applied aspects. Upon graduation, students are equipped to pursue various career paths, including working in hospital pharmacies, community pharmacies, and drug development.
- The physical therapy program is studied over four years, with a fifth year dedicated to training. It prepares graduates for various career paths, including critical care, inpatient wards, and sleep disorder treatment labs.
- The health administration program is offered over four academic years. It prepares graduates for various career paths, including health administration, hospital management, and health consultancy.
- The nursing program has a duration of four years, followed by a fifth year for an internship. It prepares graduates for various career paths, including professional nursing, oncology nursing, and community health nursing.
- The occupational therapy program is studied over four years, with a fifth year dedicated to training. The curriculum comprises 158 credit hours distributed over the five years, including a preparatory year, three academic years, and a final internship year. The program prepares graduates for various career paths, including rehabilitation centers, care homes, and patients' homes (home care).
- The radiologic science program is offered over four years with an additional year of training. It prepares students for various fields, including general radiography, endoscopy and interventional radiology, and computed tomography (CT) imaging.
- The respiratory therapy program is studied over four years, with a fifth year dedicated to training. It prepares graduates for various career paths, including critical care, inpatient wards, and education.
Scholarships and fees
Batterjee Medical College offers full or partial scholarships (50 percent or 30 percent) for regular students with high academic achievement. Additionally, it provides scholarships through the Daem Program at a rate of 35 percent, allowing the remaining amount to be paid in installments after graduation. It allows students to pay their semester fees in installments.
Batterjee Medical College has received academic accreditation from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission. Additionally, the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Batterjee Medical College has been internationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in the USA. The Saudi Fellowship Program in Dentistry has received institutional accreditation from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
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