Established in 2000, Baghdad College of Medical Sciences is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Baghdad (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, Baghdad College of Medical Sciences (BCMS) is a coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. Baghdad College of Medical Sciences (BCMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. BCMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.