Bachelor of Medicine

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Bachelor of Medicine

Bachelor of Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈbætʃələr ɒv ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by universities and medical schools to students who have completed a course of study in medicine. The degree is one of the first professional degrees in medicine and is often combined with the Bachelor of Surgery degree.

Etymology

The term "Bachelor of Medicine" comes from the Latin baccalaureus medicinae. Baccalaureus is a term that was used in the Middle Ages to refer to a person who had achieved the first degree of study in a university, while medicinae is the Latin word for medicine.

Related Terms

  • Bachelor of Surgery: An undergraduate degree that is often awarded alongside the Bachelor of Medicine degree.
  • Doctor of Medicine: A professional graduate degree awarded to students who have completed advanced study and training in medicine.
  • Medical School: An educational institution where students study medicine and train to become doctors.
  • Medical Degree: A degree awarded to students who have completed a course of study in medicine.
  • Medical Education: The education and training received by individuals studying to become doctors.

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