University of Latvia - Medicine - undergraduate
Medicine
Last updated on:2020-06-25
Type of study programme | Long cycle professional degree | |
Degree | MD (Medical Doctor) | |
Licence/accreditation | Study direction accredited until 30-Jun-2022 | |
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Duration | 6 years (12 semesters) | |
Study type | Full-time | |
Credit points | 240 (ECTS: 360) | |
Study language | English (EN) | |
Study arrangements | International students study in English in special groups formed for international students. A Latvian language course is integrated in the study program (at least 3 ECTS). | |
Fees | 9000 - 11000 EUR per year. Total cost per programme 59 500 EUR (2020/21) | |
Grants | For more information go here>>> | |
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Study programme description | The programme corresponds to EU standards and professional requirements set for MDs. The obtained degree is in line with European labour market requirements (part of European comparative degree system) and allows free movement within Europe. 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 Doctoral studies. The programme graduates work in the field of healthcare, medical firms, governmental institutions. Graduates may also work in hospitals or health center under the supervision of a certified Doctor. |
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Study programme link | www.lu.lv/en/gribustudet/study/professional-study-programmes/medicine/ |
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Requirements | 1.General secondary high school diploma. English language proficiency. Grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Natural Sciences must be no less than 6 (almost good) in a 10 point grading system. For more information on language requirements go here>>> |
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Higher Education Institution
19 Raina Blvd., Riga LV 1586, Latvia
Phone:+ 371 67034408 Fax:+ 371 67034399
E-mail:studies@lu.lv www.lu.lv/en