ProfessionalMedicine
Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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Academic field | Clinical medicine (JACS A300) |
Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
Nominal duration | 6 years (360 ECTS) |
Study language | English |
Awards | Professional (Medical Doctor) |
Course code | 28408 |
Accreditation | Study programme is accredited |
Tuition fee | €9,750 per year 1st year – €9,750.00 Total amount for all 6 years of the programme – €63,750.00 Tuition fee payments can be made twice per semester, however to be imatriculated you have to make the first payment for the first semester in full. |
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Application fee | €141 one-time Application fee is non-refundable even in the case an applicant doesn’t get accepted. The fee must be transferred to the UL bank account. Bank account details: Beneficiary: UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA |
Deposit | €500 one-time A one-time payment for students coming from outside the EU/EEA to be paid in full along with the full year tuition fee payable upon arrival. The deposit is intended to cover possible immigration expenses and paid back upon request after graduation. |
Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) What documents do I need to apply? EU/EEA citizens 1. Passport or national ID _____________________________________________________ Citizens of outside EU/EEA 1. Passport The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. NB! Non-EU applications that contain documents that are not Apostilled or verified properly will not be evaluated and considered for admissions. |
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Language requirements | English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: If your previous studies have been obtained in English but in the country where English is not native language, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (secondary school, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: Internationally recognized foreign language certificate does not have to be presented if the foreigner has acquired secondary education in a country of the EU and the EEA or in the Swiss Confederation and in his secondary education certificate is included an assessment of foreign language skills, which are comparable to at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). |
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Other requirements | • Incomplete applications or e-mail submissions will not be considered Please look for more detailed FAQs HERE |
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Overview
During the studies students learn the science and methods of medicine based on human morphology (structure), functions (physiology), psychology, basic clinical practice (anamnesis, overall objective examination and interpretation of results, manipulation competence), obtains knowledge on health promotion and disease prevention in the context of family and society. After successful completion of the programme graduates may enter residency and PhD studies.
The programme corresponds to EU standards and professional requirements set for MDs. The obtained degree is in line with European labor market requirements (part of European comparative degree system) and allows free movement within Europe.
The full – time degree programme covers six academic years. Classes are mainly from 8.30am till 6pm in the working days.
Career opportunities
After successful completion of the programme graduates work in the field of health care, medical firms, governmental institutions. Graduates may also work in hospitals or health centre under the supervision of a certified Doctor.
Europe/Riga time
Europe/Riga time