Course Summary
Training and Facilities:
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Experienced lecturers and modern infrastructure ensure comprehensive theoretical and practical training.
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Upon completing state examinations, students earn a Master’s degree and the professional qualification of Physician.
Faculty Overview:
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The Faculty of Medicine is a cornerstone of Medical University Plovdiv, known for its international prestige in education and research.
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Currently, 2862 medical students are enrolled, including 1721 international students from 47 countries.
Practical Training:
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Practical training is conducted in university hospitals with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic units.
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Students and postgraduates have access to the Medical Simulation Training Centre, the largest in Bulgaria.
Departments and Curriculum:
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The Faculty comprises 29 departments, including the recent Department of Endocrinology (established in 2020).
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The curriculum is regularly updated to meet European and national standards.
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Students can choose from 27 elective disciplines to accumulate credits over six years.
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There are 17 extracurricular study groups available for further enrichment.
Career Prospects
Graduates from the Faculty of Medicine at Medical University Plovdiv have a wealth of career opportunities available to them. Whether they choose to work in clinical practice, research, public health, medical administration, or entrepreneurship, their education equips them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in various medical fields. The diverse and comprehensive training, along with international recognition, provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in medicine.
Modules
Preclinical Training (Years 1-3)
Year 1: Basic Medical Sciences
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Anatomy
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Histology
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Biochemistry
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Physiology
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Medical Physics
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Medical Informatics
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Latin Language
Year 2: Advanced Medical Sciences
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Pathology
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Microbiology
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Pharmacology
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Immunology
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Genetics
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Biostatistics
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Medical Ethics
Year 3: Preclinical Integration
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Pathophysiology
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Clinical Chemistry
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Parasitology
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General Surgery
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Propedeutics of Internal Diseases
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Radiology
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Introduction to Clinical Medicine
Clinical Training (Years 4-5)
Year 4: Clinical Rotations Part I
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Internal Medicine
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Surgery
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Pediatrics
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Psychiatry
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Dermatology
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Ophthalmology
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Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
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Urology
Year 5: Clinical Rotations Part II
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Cardiology
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Neurology
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Orthopedics and Traumatology
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Infectious Diseases
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Endocrinology
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Hematology
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Gastroenterology
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Nephrology
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Pulmonology
Clinical Rotation Year (Year 6)
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Internal Medicine
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Surgery
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Pediatrics
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Emergency Medicine
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Family Medicine
Elective Courses and Special Projects
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27 elective disciplines to accumulate credits from the first to the sixth year.
Assessment Method
Medical training at the Faculty of Medicine
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The duration of training in medicine is six years.
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It involves training in preclinical and clinical disciplines, as well as a one-year clinical rotation.
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The general and special medical disciplines are taught in their logical consequence and interrelation.
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The training process is in accordance with the modern requirements for higher medical education. Experienced lecturers and modern infrastructure are prerequisites for excellent theoretical training and development of practical skills of physicians graduating from Medical University Plovdiv.
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After passing the state examinations the students obtain Master’s degree and a professional qualification of Physicians.
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY – STEP BY STEP:
Step 1: Complete the online application and register for the Entry tests Registration
Step 2: Prepare & Sit the Entry tests in Biology and Chemistry
Step 3: Submit the Application Documents by the stipulated deadlines
Apply
Application deadline
To submit the application documents set before the stipulated deadline – 30 August 2024.
2024-08-20
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS FOR EU and EEA CITIZENS
1. Completed, printed and signed Application Form 2024.
2. Copy of the Diploma of completed secondary (high) school education and an academic transcript indicating the disciplines studied (Biology and Chemistry) and the marks received.
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Copy of GCE Advanced Level issued by one of the official examination boards in UK or in the country of origin – awarded in Biology and Chemistry – at least one of these two subjects at A-2 level and the other one – either at A-2 or at A/S level or in GCSE.
3. Diploma Equivalency Certificate issued by any of the Regional Departments of Education in Bulgaria*.
4. Original document issued by a competent authority certifying the applicant’s right to apply and continue their education in higher schools/universities in the country of origin of the secondary (high) school they have attended.
5. Copy of the valid ID/International passport certifying the citizenship or two documents certifying the citizenship – for the candidates with dual citizenship, one of which is Bulgarian.
6. Four recent colour photos 4/5 cm.
Documents issued abroad by high school institutions must be legalized and translated into Bulgarian language, certified in compliance with the provisions of the international treaties of the Republic of Bulgaria with the country in which they were issued. In the absence of such documents, they are legalized according to the general procedure for the legalizations, translations and certifications of documents and other official papers.
Additional entry requirements
The entrance exam consists of two tests – in Biology and in Chemistry plus English Language Diagnostic Test (only for non-native English speaker who do not have any of the required valid English proficiency certificates) and shall be carried out on-line (home-based) on the following dates:
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16 April 2024 – Biology and Chemistry in English + English language diagnostic test – registration by 09 April 2024
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21 May 2024 – Biology and Chemistry in English + English language diagnostic test – registration by 14 May 2024
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18 June 2024 – Biology and Chemistry in English and in Bulgarian + English language diagnostic test – registration by 11 June 2024
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16 July 2024 – Biology and Chemistry in English + English language diagnostic test – registration by 09 July 2024
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17 July 2024 – ADDITIONAL RE-SIT EXAM ONLY – Biology and Chemistry in English and in Bulgarian + English language diagnostic test – registration by 09 July 2024
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27 August 2024 – Biology and Chemistry in English and in Bulgarian + English language diagnostic test – registration by 20 August 2024
English language requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements for Training Programmes in English at the Medical University of Plovdiv Determining the Language Level of Foreign Citizens
Applicants for the English training programmes should prove their B1 language level according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in one of the following ways:
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by presenting one of the following language certificates valid up to enrollment date:
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Cambridge English Language Assessment (formerly the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations);
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IELTS Academic;
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TOEFL iBT (computer-based test);
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TOEFL PBT (paper-based test);
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PTE Academic;
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Michigan English Test (MET);
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (following the completion of training in English);
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A bilingual secondary education diploma with а graduation grade from a state exam in English.
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A certificate issued by the Department of Languages and Specialised Training after the completion of a preparatory course in language and specialised training in English at Medical Universities in Bulgaria.
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The students who are citizens of countries with English as an official language are not required to prove their language level by sitting an exam or presenting a certificate. They should present a secondary education diploma from the respective country.
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By sitting an exam in English, organised by the Department of Languages and Specialised Training at the University. The Diagnostic Test of English is designed to determine the level of English language competence according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of foreign applicants who do not possess one of the above-mentioned English language certificates. They should achieve at least B1 level.
Fees and funding
Application Fees
Annual tuition fees for 2023/2024 academic year:
Master’s degree
Medicine
7 000 € – Bulgarian course
9 000 € – First year English course
8 000 € – Second-sixth year English course
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Application Administrative Fees:
Administrative Fee for Submitting Documents (non-refundable) - 25.00 EU
Administrative Fee for first Entrance Exam (non-refundable) – 200.00 EU;
Administrative Fee for Re-Sit Entrance Exam (non-refundable) – 300.00 EU
Additional Fee information
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Provider information
Main Contact
Florinis 11, Forum City bld, 2fl, Office No 503, Nicosia 1065
