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About Department Title
The Department of Physiology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk is responsible for teaching the fundamental principles of human body functions and regulatory mechanisms in health and disease to medical and pharmacy students, in alignment with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the accreditation standards of the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA).
The department adopts a competency-based, integrated educational approach that links physiological concepts to clinical applications, thereby preparing graduates with a strong functional understanding, critical thinking skills.
Faculty members are actively engaged in basic and applied research in physiology, neuroscience, metabolism, and medical education, contributing to the University of Tabuk’s mission in research excellence and community service while enhancing the quality of the learning environment.
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Department Programs
The Department of Physiology delivers structured physiology courses within the undergraduate medical program at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk. These courses cover cellular physiology and the physiology of major body systems, including the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
The curriculum is designed to ensure both horizontal and vertical integration with other basic and clinical sciences, and with learning outcomes aligned to the program learning outcomes approved under NCAAA requirements.
• Teaching and learning strategies include
Interactive lectures, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Small-group interactive sessions and Practical laboratory experiments
• Assessment and Learning Outcomes
The department implements a variety of assessment methods aligned with the intended learning outcomes and consistent with best practices recommended by NCAAA.
Department News
Department news highlights achievements of faculty members and students in physiology education and research, including research grants, conference participation, and publications in physiology and medical education journals. The department also announces curriculum updates, laboratory developments, and the adoption of modern educational technologies, in line with quality assurance and accreditation standards.
Events and Activities
The department organizes a range of educational and scientific activities, such as hands-on workshops and interactive sessions that link physiology to clinical cases through the college’s scientific clubs, in support of active learning. The department also participates in course-related activities during the foundational years and contributes to research events organized by the College’s Vice-Deanship for Graduate Studies and Development. In addition, its faculty members take part in voluntary, awareness-raising, and community service activities organized by the College of Medicine at the University of Tabuk or by external bodies, in fulfillment of the university’s role in serving the community.
Important Links
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Yes, you can apply, but you cannot confirm your admission unless you submit a withdrawal form from the other university.
The announced admissions guide can be found on the Deanship of Admissions and Registration's website.
It takes into account a number of university admission criteria, as follows: Weighted percentage = (cumulative high school GPA x 0.30) + (general aptitude score x 0.30) + (scholastic achievement test score x 0.40). It is calculated for male students in health, science, and arts majors, and for female students in health, science, and arts majors.
Only "full-time" secondary school is accepted; "extension" or "adult education" is not accepted.
These are the requirements specific to each major, such as the year of graduation and the type of high school diploma available in the University Admissions Guide.
They can be found in the university admissions guide for the upcoming year, available on the Deanship of Admission and Registration's website.
The university publishes an annual admissions guide, which includes university admission dates and requirements, application procedures, and available majors. It must be read in full before applying for admission. It can be accessed through the Deanship of Admissions and Registration's website.
Applications are submitted electronically only via the university's electronic admissions portal. There are no paper or manual applications during or after the admissions period.
All correspondence and distance learning programs are currently closed at Tabuk University.
A: The current study system is "full-time," which means full-time attendance according to the student's registered study schedule and requires full-time study.