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General Surgeon

جراح عام

Treats conditions requiring surgery through assessment, operations and follow-up care.

11Programmes in the UAE0Current job openings4Scholarships
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Career overview

What they do

General surgeons assess surgical conditions and perform procedures within their specialist scope, often involving the abdomen and soft tissues. They complete medical education followed by supervised surgical training and the required professional licensing.

Typical responsibilities

  • Assess patients and the need for surgery.
  • Explain treatment options and obtain informed consent.
  • Plan and perform appropriate surgical procedures.
  • Coordinate care with the operating team.
  • Monitor recovery and manage surgical complications.

Skills you'll need

Anatomical knowledgePrecise manual coordinationClinical judgementOperating-room teamworkPatient communication

How much it relies on

MathematicsMedium
TechnologyMedium
ScienceHigh

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
Office

Advantages

  • Direct impact on serious medical problems.
  • Development of advanced procedural expertise.
  • Opportunities in clinical work, teaching and research.

Disadvantages

  • Lengthy and demanding specialist training.
  • Emergency duties and irregular working hours.
  • High responsibility for complications and outcomes.

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: Suits students who combine strong science interests with precise practical work and accept a lengthy, demanding training pathway.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 23 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 145,800 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 134,000–160,000, 2 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

11 programs at 9 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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ADEK Khotwa Scholarship Programme

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government

Fully fundedUAE nationalsAbroadFoundation · Bachelor'sMinimum 60%

A fully sponsored alternative pathway to a degree abroad via a community college or foundation year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
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