Varna Medical University

Medicine

• The MD programme is six-year course taught in English. The program is designed for students who are strongly motivated, have a good command of both written and spoken English and interest in medical science.
• It is ten semesters and one-year of state clinical internships – 310 calendar days. Except for the fact that instructions, labs, lectures and examinations are conducted in English, the curriculum of the six-year medical studies in English is completely identical with the coursework pursued by Bulgarian medical students. Learning Bulgarian language is also compulsory during the first three years of the program.  Students are required to learn Bulgarian in order to be able to communicate with the patients and in order to avoid the misunderstanding of the patients from the third year onwards.
• The first two years of the MD programme includes an overview of fundamental or basic science courses. The first year is devoted to general understanding of biological, chemical and physical sciences applicable to the practice of medicine. Starting with the second year, the focus progressively narrows down, channelling the studies towards those biomedical sciences that are most relevant for a practicing physician.
• The theoretical component of the the course is made up of core modules, optional and facultative disciplines, in form of lectures, seminars, practical exercise and self-training.
• The practical training of the course is conducted by practical studies during the semester training, training practices and pre-graduation internship.
• The theoretical and practical training of the programme is compliance with the ECTS system.
• The clinical years are what all medical students anticipate, a time when lectures and laboratories translate into patient care. The clinical studies examine the application of the biomedical sciences mastered during the first two years of the MD programme. The teaching from the third year onwards takes place exclusively in clinical settings of the modern facilities of the University teaching hospitals and involves work with patients admitted for treatment.
• The last year of the medical studies has exclusively practical rotation. During the last year, students work under the direct guidance of the assistants and instructors to gain clinical practice.
• Final assessment of knowledge acquired by the students after accomplishing their full course of studies is given by the State Examination Board Committees at comprehensive theoretical and practical state examinations. ​
• After the successful completion of the 6-years course of academic studies of the Programme of medicine, students are awarded a Diploma of completed higher medical education. Graduates will be awarded Master’s degree along with the professional qualification “physician”- Doctor of Medicine. A European supplement to the medical Diploma issued in English language is also provided to the medical graduates upon graduation. The Master-physician is an accomplished specialist who enjoys the necessary knowledge, skills and qualities for the realization of the contents, goals and assignments of the general medical practice.
• The possession of that degree enables the holder to practice medicine in EU countries as well as in many other countries worldwide.

• Foreign citizens are admitted to Medical University of Varna as per the Law of Higher Education and Ordinance of the State Requirements of the Republic of Bulgaria for Admission of Bulgarian and Foreign Students.
• The Medical University of Varna offers a preparatory course in English language for those applicants interested in the Programmes of Medicine, Dental medicine and Pharmacy-English language education, who are not proficient in English.
• Citizens of countries, which are not members of the EU and EEA, are admitted after approval of submitted application documents (which must meet the admission requirements) by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science and after sitting the Entry test/s required for the relevant programme of interest, and being successfully ranked for an admission place.
• Applicants for the programmes taught in English  – Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy are required to sit the Biology and Chemistry Entry tests.
• Have completed secondary education (hold a Diploma or secondary school leaving certificate) which enables them to continue their studies in higher institutions and universities in the country in which the secondary education has been completed
• Have studied and completed Biology and Chemistry subjects in the secondary school – for those applicants who are interested in all undergraduate Programmes offered at MU-Varna (including the Programmes of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy). An average mark in Biology and Chemistry subjects from the Diploma of secondary education to be no less than 65% of the possible maximum of the grading system in the respective country.
• Biology and Chemistry high school courses marked in the Diploma as optional will not be accepted.
• UK prospect students are required to submit their GCSE and GCE A-level certificates, issued by one of the official examination boards in the UK. When the student applies before they have received their final GCE A-level, the official Statement of results/Result slip (issued by the college or the examination board) shall be submitted upon applying and additionally the actual certificate.
• For applicants following the British curriculum, it is required to have 3 A-level subjects / GCE A-levels, two of them should be Biology and Chemistry. Where A-levels have a separately graded practical component, this is required and must be passed. BTEC and Foundation programmes, IGCSE, O-Levels or AS-Levels as an entrance qualification are not accepted.
• Medical University-Varna welcomes applications from applicants with strong academic performance (grades A-C) in the two mandatory high school subjects – Biology and Chemistry.

• Varna is located in Southeast Europe, a modern and dynamic city . Its economy is mainly based on shipbuilding, its freight port, trade, as well as on the tourism sector.
• As a cosmopolitan area, Varna attracts foreigners in large numbers. Whether you are moving there alone or with your family, you will enjoy an incredible view of the Black Sea along with all necessary facilities to bring you a unique experience.
• Bus transportation is well-developed, buses travel to most parts of the city, even Vinitsa, which is significantly separated from the central parts of Varna. You can hop on a bus from the early morning hours until 11 pm or even midnight, and the bus ticket only costs 1 lv ($0.60/€0.51). In addition, there are numerous taxi companies that can provide instant transportation to any desired destination. You can use Varna’s airport to travel to nearby countries.
• The city has all the amenities you require, the city provides everything you need. Most neighbourhoods have local bank offices for the major banks that operate in the country.
• Varna’s beaches are perhaps one of the factors that attract foreigners the most. With miles of sandy beaches, there is a lot to see and enjoy.
• The city has a population of nearly 340,000 individuals and is one of Bulgaria’s safest cities to live in.

• Bulgaria is a beautiful country with a rich history and culture. It is located in south-eastern Europe and is known for its scenic landscapes, beautiful beaches, and affordable cost of living. The country has a diverse population and is home to many foreigners from around the world.
• Bulgaria has affordable housing, low cost of living, friendly locals, and calming lifestyle of living.
• Bulgaria can provide you with very different experiences depending on whether you live in one of the cities, or in smaller towns and villages.
• Bulgaria has a very beautiful scenery. The mountains are stunning and the ski resorts are breath taking, nothing to envy to any other country in the world. There are a lot of natural honey producers here. You can see jars for sale on the sides of roads and in any of the villages. Fruit and vegetables are for sale everywhere and are the most delicious. Hot summers and cold winters. Winters can be below -15. Summers can touch 35 or even 40 degree Celsius in some areas like Plovdiv and south Bulgaria.
• Traveling inside the country is relatively easy because everything is within distance, trip Sofia-Varna is one of the longer distances to travel is only 450 km, and there are also flights that connect both cities in less than an hour. But if you prefer the beautiful landscape and have enough time, you can take the slow train service, you can pass from the mountains to the Black Sea coastline in a couple hours and in between, you will find beautiful valleys.