On Tuesday 6th. of July 2021,  The  University of Basrah - College of Medicine, conducted a competitive examination for postgraduate students who are included by the last announcement of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for the academic year 2021/2022. The number of students participating in the competitive examination was 4 within different specializations, including the doctorate for the Department of microbiology  and the master for the Department of Biochemistry and Higher Diploma in Orthopedics and Anesthesia for Department of Surgery.