Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (pronunciation: /ˈbætʃələr ɒv ˈmɛdɪsɪn ænd ˈsɜːrdʒəri/), often abbreviated as MBBS, is a professional undergraduate degree in medicine and surgery awarded upon graduation from medical school. The naming suggests that they are two separate degrees; however, in practice, they are usually treated as one and awarded together.
Etymology
The term "Bachelor" in the title originates from the Middle English word 'bacheler', which means a young knight or a student who has achieved the first degree in a university. The terms "Medicine" and "Surgery" have Latin roots, 'medicina' meaning 'healing art' and 'chirurgia' meaning 'hand work' respectively.
Related Terms
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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