The whole course programme is of six (6) years duration divided into two main parts: Preclinical Sciences and Clinical Sciences, each of three (3) years duration. Those who are exempted as previously indicated are only exempted to parts of the pre-clinical. The duration of the clinical programme remains the same for all groups.
The Academic year of instruction and learning comprises two semesters with one short inter-semester break and a long inter-semester break during which students can take vacation sessions of College required electives/courses and supplementary/resit examinations.
The Academic year is from September to August with statutory breaks at Christmas, Easter and other statutory public holidays.