Charles University First Faculty of Medicine

Located in: Czech Republic

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First established all the way back in 1348, today Charles University is one of the biggest not only in the Czech Republic, but also in all of Europe. It hosts 17 faculties in 3 cities, with its First Faculty located in the capital Prague and focused on teaching medicine and dentistry in English to both local and international students.

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Recognition and Accreditation

You will get an international degree in medicine when you complete your studies successfully.

Varna Medical University is a state medical university. It is accredited by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation at the Council of Ministers in the execution of the Law on Higher Education in the Republic of Bulgaria.

All degrees from the Medical University of Varna are recognised and accredited by the General Medical Council and the Australian Medical Council. This means you can continue your career in Medicine or Dentistry anywhere in the European Union, the European Economic Area, Australia, and beyond.

Recognition

All degrees from the Medical University of Varna are recognised and accredited by the General Medical Council and the Australian Medical Council. This means you can continue your career in Medicine or Dentistry anywhere in the European Union, the European Economic Area, Australia, and beyond.

Accreditation

You will get an international degree in medicine when you complete your studies successfully. Varna Medical University is a state medical university. It is accredited by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation at the Council of Ministers in executing the Law on Higher Education in the Republic of Bulgaria.

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Medical University of Varna Admission & Entry Requirements

To score a spot in the medical university of Varna, you’ll have to pass the entrance exams successfully. You must have good grades in Biology and Chemistry in high school.

The entry test is based on High School knowledge of Biology and Chemistry (for EU applicants only). Non-native English speakers will have to sit an English test too.

This year, the entrance exam will be online. The entry test will consist of 5 sections:

Multiple-choice questions – your standard MCQ with 4 available answers, 1 of which is correct

Gap-filling questions – filling in the appropriate missing words in a text

Matching questions – 2 columns where you have to match each item from column 1 to column 2

True/false – standard true/false statements

Definitions – where you explain what certain chemical and biological terms mean

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Medical University of Varna Tuition Fees

Here you can study medicine in a 6-year course, dentistry in a 6-year course, and a 5-year pharmacy course, all of which are taught in English.

The annual tuition fees for Medicine and Dental Medicine in English are € 8000 per year. The tuition fee for Pharmacy in English is €6000 per year.

Course structure

Medicine

The 6-year medicine programme in Bulgaria is taught entirely in English and spans 10 semesters of academic training. The first 2 years of the curriculum are devoted to pre-clinical study, while the final 3 years are devoted mostly to clinical training and research.

Before graduating, the final year of the programme is an internship year consisting of clinical rotations. Students are then expected to sit a state licencing exam Additionally, students will be required to complete practical summer internships in years 2-4.

When students complete the academic programme and final year internship requirements, in addition to passing state tests, they get the professional title of Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a globally recognised Master's degree.

Dentistry

Like the medical course, theoretical instruction is provided through lectures, seminars, practical exercises, and individual work for all compulsory, elective, and facultative subjects.

Practical training is provided through practical exercises throughout the semester, training practises, and pre-graduate traineeship. Students gain adequate knowledge of medical science, proper comprehension of scientific methods, structure, physiology, and behaviour of healthy and sick individuals, as well as the influence of social factors on dental health.

As a result of the fundamental training, the aspiring dentist will acquire the abilities necessary to execute all tasks involving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormalities and illnesses of the teeth, mouth, jaws, and associated tissues.

About Charles University First Faculty of Medicine

Charles University was established in 1348. Nowadays, the university has 17 faculties in 3 different cities around the Czech Republic. The First Faculty of Medicine is located in the capital - Prague. It offers Medicine and dentistry courses, both entirely taught in English.

Prague is the largest and most populated city in the country. It is home to many Czech Universities. It has more than 1.3 million inhabitants. The city is as essential for the Czech Republic as it is for Europe - it is the political, cultural, and economic centre of the central part of the continent.

The M.D. course lasts for 6 years, consisting of theoretical and practical training. It includes training in simulators, bedside teaching and summer clerkships. In the last year, you will be taking part in clinical rotations. You don’t have to worry if you can’t find a teaching hospital for your summer clerkships. The university is in cooperation with many hospitals around Prague that will welcome you anytime.

The dentistry curriculum is nothing different from any other European University. During the first years, you will learn the basics of medicine. Later on, in higher courses, you will start practising with real patients with dental problems under the supervision of a teacher.

The university doesn’t offer an Advanced M.D. course and doesn’t accept students transfer.

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Charles University First Faculty of Medicine Tuition Fees

The tuition fees in the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University are as follows:

Medicine, 6-year course in English - 13200 EUR
Dentistry, 5-year course in English - €14,600

Charles University First Faculty of Medicine Admission & Entry Requirements

Applicants who want to study here must sit an entrance exam. It consists of multiple-choice questions from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The written exam has a maximum of 300 points. The next part is an oral interview with a maximum point of 30. To be admitted to the university, you need to score at least 244 points out of 330.

Accommodation

There are 11 student dormitories that belong to Charles University in Prague. Each dormitory is located close to one of the faculties in the city. They offer single, double, and triple rooms with private bathrooms and shared kitchens.

The buildings have study and TV rooms, as well as washing machines and gyms. On the first floor of each dorm, you can find a vending machine for snacks, coffee and tea. Also, they offer catering services, not included in the monthly rent.

The average price for a bed in the dormitories is €300 per month. This includes the electricity, running water, facilities in the dormitory, and the heating system.

Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Prague costs around €600 per month. Other expenses like utilities, food, transport and leisure activities will cost you about an additional €600 monthly, according to your living standards.

Accreditation

Graduating from any of the faculties of Charles University, you receive a worldwide recognised diploma. It gives you the right to start practising or apply for PhD studies.

The faculty is recognised by the World Health Organisation and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

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Graduating from any of the faculties of Charles University, you receive a worldwide recognised diploma. It gives you the right to start practising or apply for PhD studies.

The faculty is recognised by the World Health Organisation and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

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