Oman Medical College, Muscat

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Oman Medical College is the second medical college in the Sultanate of Oman, and is situated in Muscat and Sohar in the North Batinha region. The pharmacy campus is located in Bowsher. First year is taught as a foundation course and second and third years are completed before the medical school years of Sohar campus. Some part of the coursework is also completed in Rustaq with students taking courses with doctors at Rustaq hospital. The associated hospital with the Sohar campus is Sohar hospital, one of the biggest governmental hospitals in the country. Total course work spans over a period of 7 years and the degree awarded is that of a Doctor of Medicine. The Bowsher campus also offers a degree in pharmacy. This degree spans over a period of 5 and a half years. ()

Established: 2001 (23 years ago)Coordinates: 23°33'7"N, 58°23'56"E

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Oman Medical College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oman Avenues Mall, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Zawawi Mosque, Royal Opera House Muscat.

2.7 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
Oman Avenues Mall, Muscat
70 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Muscat, Oman Avenues Mall stands as a beacon of modern retail and entertainment within the Sultanate of Oman. This expansive shopping center is not just a place to shop; it's a hub of activity where families, friends, and tourists gather...
2.3 miN
Large, contemporary 2001 mosque
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat
59 min walk • The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque stands as an architectural marvel and a symbol of Islamic artistry in the heart of Muscat, Oman. This mosque, inaugurated in 2001, was a gift from Sultan Qaboos to the nation, celebrating 30 years of his reign.
3.4 miNE
Mosque
Zawawi Mosque
87 min walk • The Zawawi Mosque in Muscat, Oman, stands as a testament to modern Islamic architecture and the spiritual devotion of the Omani people. This mosque, also known as the Mohammed Al Zawawi Mosque, is distinguished by its contemporary design infused with traditional Omani...
6.2 miNE
Arts complex with a theater and a garden
Royal Opera House Muscat, Muscat
159 min walk • The Royal Opera House Muscat stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural splendor in the heart of Muscat, Oman. Since its grand opening in 2011, this premier venue for the performing arts has become an emblem of the nation's progressive vision...
3.6 miNE
Museum, Natural history museum
Natural History Museum, Muscat
91 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Oman is a natural history museum, located at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture complex, Al Khuwair, opposite the Zawawi Mosque in Muscat, Oman.
6.8 miNE
Museum, Science museum
Oman Children's Museum, Muscat
174 min walk • The Oman Children's Museum is a children's science museum, located near Qurum Nature Park off Sultan Qaboos Street in a white-domed building in Muscat, Oman.
6 miNE
Museum, History museum
Museum of Omani Heritage, Muscat
154 min walk • The Museum of Omani Heritage is a heritage museum, located near the Ministry of Information on Al Alam Street, Muscat, Oman.
1.5 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat
37 min walk • The Sultan Qaboos Stadium at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, also known locally as Boshar, is a government-owned multi-purpose stadium in the Boshar district of Muscat, Oman. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and also has facilities for athletics.