ProfessionalMedicine
| 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) |
| Tuition fee | €7,000.00 per year Total amount for all programme (6 years) – EUR 51000 |
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| Application fee | €100.00 one-time Application fee is non-refundable and must be transferred to the UL bank account. Bank account details available here: www.lu.lv/eng/general/contactinformation/account/ Additional payment for education documents recognition – 41 EUR (if you don’t have Acedemic Information centre statment) |
| Deposit | €500.00 one-time |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Applicants applying for undergraduate degree studies are required to have completed their general secondary/high school education. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: Other language skills certificates will be considered to recognize or University can provide language test for additional payment. |
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| Other requirements | Satisfactory grades in Chemistry and Biology or Natural Sciences (at least 6 in a 10 point grading system). Please note! There is competition for limited study places in this study programme. Competition criteria are grades in Biology, Chemistry or Natural Sciences and English. Applicants are obligated to upload a scanned copy of the entire vaccination document and a medical report filled out and signed by a doctor. The form is available HERE |
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| Course code | 28408 |
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| Accreditation | Study programme is accredited (to be revised in 2019) |
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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
Deadline for EU applicants to participate in the competition for the budget-funded studies (in the specified study programmes)
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