Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

A Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Latin: Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae; MBBS, also abbreviated as BM BS, MB ChB, MB BCh, or MB BChir) is a medical degree granted by medical schools or universities in countries that adhere to the United Kingdom's higher education tradition. Despite the historical distinction in nomenclature, 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.^[1] The typical duration for completion is five to six years.^[2]^[3]

In contrast, a Bachelor of Medicine (MB, also abbreviated as BMed) 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.^[4]^[5] The term 'Medicine' in this context encompasses the broader field of medical science and practice, rather than specifically internal medicine. Consequently, graduates with an MB degree are qualified to practise surgery. The MB degree serves as the primary medical qualification, and individuals holding it may pursue further professional education, such as a Master of Medical Science or a Doctor of Medical Science (equivalent to a PhD).^[6]

Both degrees are considered equivalent to the Doctor of Medicine degree typically conferred by universities in North America.^[1] In the United States only, some doctors opt to train in osteopathic medicine, and thus receive a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. For practical purposes, the degrees are considered to be equal.^[7]^[8]

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^ "Medicine (MBBS) programmes". Imperial College London. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
^ "Medicine (5 Year Programme) - Queen Mary University of London". www.qmul.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
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^ "临床医学（五年制）_专业介绍_北京大学医学部教育处". Peking University Health Science Center Office of the Registrar. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
^ Meng, Qingyue; Yang, Hongwei; Chen, Wen; Sun, Qiang; Liu, Xiaoyun (20 December 2015). Mills, Anne; Tangcharoensathien, Viroj (eds.). "China Health System Review" (PDF). World Health Organization. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
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[:0-1] "Decoding the 'Alphabet Soup' of Medical Degrees". Yale Medicine. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.

[2] "Medicine (MBBS) programmes". Imperial College London. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.

[3] "Medicine (5 Year Programme) - Queen Mary University of London". www.qmul.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.

[4] "ECFMG 2011 Information Booklet - Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials". 3 August 2011. Archived from the original on 3 August 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2022.

[5] "临床医学（五年制）_专业介绍_北京大学医学部教育处". Peking University Health Science Center Office of the Registrar. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.

[6] Meng, Qingyue; Yang, Hongwei; Chen, Wen; Sun, Qiang; Liu, Xiaoyun (20 December 2015). Mills, Anne; Tangcharoensathien, Viroj (eds.). "China Health System Review" (PDF). World Health Organization. Retrieved 29 May 2023.

[7] "Medical credentials and degrees: Doctors, nurses, P.A.s - Mayo Clinic". Mayo Clinic. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2021.

[wblearning-ejournal.com-8] O'Connor, Bridget N. (October 2011). "Perspectives on professional doctorate education in the United States" (PDF). Work Based Learning e-Journal. 2 (1). Middlesex University. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 April 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2015.

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