Numerous of the top medical universities in the world are based in Europe, the home of ultramodern state of the art medicine. It’s no surprise that every time hundreds of UK students are making the decision to study medicine in Europe at our partner universities. As a result of the significantly lower freedom of movement on education freights, and reduced entry conditions, studying medicine in Europe has ever become increasingly more convenient to students in the UK at a low cost.
Degrees from our partner universities are internationally recognised and graduates can work anywhere in Europe or indeed any other part of the world including the UK, USA, Middle East, and further. Our specialists support our graduates wishing to start their careers in the UK or abroad, this includes guidance with GMC/ECFMG certification.
Our graduates attain a Masters’s Position (MD) in Medicine, however in the UK you would only graduate with a Bachelors degree (MBCHB). This allows our graduates to apply directly to the Foundation Year 2 (FY2) positions, as opposed to in the UK where graduates are anticipated to complete a Foundation Year 1 (FY1).
Whilst studying in Europe, our partner universities offer the most hands-on experience as possible, right from the first day.
The benefits of studying in Europe are vast in number, achieving your dreams by studying Medicine is just the tip of the iceberg. Studying abroad comes with the opportunities to travel, immerse yourself in new languages, and be exposed to new and differing cultures.
Achieve your dreams with Med Guide Europe and we promise to support you all the way.
- Globally recognised Medical Qualification
- No complicated entrance exams
- Our advisors can guarantee you admission at our partner universities
- Unlimited university applications
- Wide variety of options at our partner universities
- Affordable tuition fees and living costs
- International student environment, in line with European standards
- Modern facilities and teaching technology
- Ability to return home and practise as a physician in the UK
Medical Degree Structure In Europe
The following 3 study processes culminate in you obtaining a degree in Medicine at our partner universities.
Pre-Clinical
Clinical
Internship
Pre-Clinical
Students that start their course in Medicine in Europe are needed to learn the introductory motifs of the medical sciences that include Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, and Physiology. Learning these subjects helps you understand how the human body functions when the body is without any pathology. These foundations are erected upon in the after-clinical times of a scholar’s medical studies.
- Generally lasts for the first 2 years of the MD programme.
- You learn how the normal human body works in order to be able to treat it should anything go wrong.
- Proven process through Med Guide Europe students and representatives who have completed this stage themselves
- We will offer you up-to-date books through Med Guide Europe that will help you with your studies.
Clinical
The program initially focuses on preparing you for learning advanced clinical medicine. This is delivered in the classroom as problem based learning (PBL) sessions, practical classes, lectures, and as well as virtual sessions. You learn to apply your knowledge in clinical practice, both in hospital and community settings. We vehemently believe that case studies are at the heart of medical education and as similar, you’ll be introduced to cases from the very begining. You’ll learn about common medical conditions from real cases presented to you by the doctors who have treated these patients.
As you progress through the program you’ll find that there’s an adding emphasis on the accession of clinical learning, originally in a simulated field progressing to extended clinical placements with added responsibility, both in hospital and community settings. Throughout the course, you’re anticipated to display the professional attributes of a professional in training. By the time you graduate, you’ll have demonstrated that patient care is your first concern. With full engagement in the course, you’ll be suitable to apply knowledge and skills in a competent and ethical manner and use your capability to give leadership and dissect complex and uncertain situations. You’ll have achieved all the issues and clinical capabilities needed by the UK General Medical Council (GMC).
Internship
The internship experience is an essential part of your education in medicine. There are externships available in your home country, but why not broaden your global outlook by entering some of the hands-on training overseas?
By completing an internship abroad you’ll gain a better appreciation of global healthcare issues while furnishing an important service to an original community. As part of your internship, you’ll work directly with excellent and professed doctors, so you can grow your own knowledge and skills while helping those in need of great medical care.
When you study overseas, you’ll learn and see how experts watch for medical conditions that are less common at home. This inestimable experience will give you insight and a competitive edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the past 20 years, it has become increasingly popular for international students to study medicine in Europe in English. For some, the reason behind the life-changing decision to study medicine abroad is the highly competitive admission requirements in their home countries. Other applicants meet the entry criteria but are forced to seek medical education in Europe because it’s more affordable.
Medical courses in Europe are aimed at fresh high school graduates who can apply right after their GCSEs, A-levels, or the 12 grade equivalent of countries worldwide. Medical schools abroad offer English-taught programmes and have dedicated places reserved for international students each year. There is absolutely no need to take a gap year, gain experience, or shadow a doctor prior to applying. European medical schools will accept you right away as long as you meet the admission requirements.
All of our partner universities are recognised by the World Health Organisation and listed on the World Directory of Medical Schools. The medical degree you obtain from a European medical school will be recognised worldwide. All universities comply with the highest quality of education standards set by medical councils and organisations worldwide. You can immediately start practising as a doctor upon graduation.
There are hundreds of medical universities abroad so entry requirements will always vary. The most common admission requirements for studying medicine in Europe are:
- High school diploma or the equivalent certificate in your country’s high-school system
- Satisfactory grades in Chemistry and Biology and/or Physics and Maths
- English language proficiency
- Entrance exams in Biology, Chemistry, and English can be taken online
- A simple online interview to check your motivation for choosing medicine as your vocation
- Letter of recommendation or personal statement (optional)
- You must have a passport
- Admission fees – covered by Med Guide Europe
- Some universities require entry fees upon acceptance to make sure the seat will be taken
Depending on which country you choose to study medicine abroad, annual tuition fees can range anywhere between €3,500 to €30,000. These prices depend solely on the economic state of the corresponding country. More expensive options don’t mean better quality of education because medicine is taught and learned the same everywhere.
- Georgia is the most preferred and most affordable options with tuition fees starting from €3,500 per year.
- In the middle, there are Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, and other countries from Central and Eastern Europe with annual costs of €6,000 – €15,000.
- Italy, Turkey, Cyprus, and Germany fall into the higher price range of €20,000 and above per year.
- For a full price comparison, check out our extensive list of medical universities in Europe. There you can find detailed information about countries, programmes, tuition fees, living costs, curricula, and much more.
The top 10 medical universities in Europe that teach in English are:
- Caucas International University Tbilisi in Georgia – €4100 per year
- European University Tbilisi in Georgia – €4100 per year
- Sofia Medical University in Bulgaria – €8000 per year
- Plovdiv Medical University in Bulgaria – €8000 per year
- Medical University of Silesia in Poland – €11200 per year
- Carol Davila University in Romania – €7500 per year
- Titu Maiorescu University in Romania – starting from €7500 per year
The majority of universities in Europe have Biology and Chemistry entrance exams as part of their admission requirements. There are however several which require no entrance exams:
- European University in Tbilisi – Georgia
- Carol Davila University of Medicine – Romania
- University Of Medicine & Pharmacy Craiova – Romania
- Medical University Of Bialystok – Poland
- Medical University Of Lublin – Poland
- Wroclaw Medical University – Poland
- Acibadem University – Turkey
- Riga Stradins University (RSU) – Latvia
