Riga Stradins University - Medicine - 2nd level professional studies

Medicine

Last updated on:2013-04-25

Type of study programme		2nd level professional studies
Degree		MD (Medical Doctor)
Licence/accreditation		www.aiknc.lv/en/prog_view.php?id=5535

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. Latvian language is taught in the framework of study program as a compulsory course.
Fees		8000 - 10 000 EUR per year

Study programme description		Undergraduate programme in Medicine leading to Medical Doctor's degree. Programme is divided into 3 blocs: 1st - 2nd study year: acquirement of fundamental theoretical disciplines of medicine; 3rd year: phase of acquirement of medical disciplines related to pathological conditions and processes; 4th - 6th study year: clinical medicine phase Main subjects: Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology Radiology, Pharmacology, Internal Medicine, etc. Upon a successful completion of the study programme, students are conferred a degree of Medical Doctor and are authorised to practice under the supervision of a certified doctor. Students may continue their education in residency, become a doctor-specialist, as well as continue their studies in Doctoral Degree programmes.
Study programme link		www.rsu.lv/eng/international-students/degree-programmes/programmes-in-english
Requirements		Minimum age - 18. Maximum age is not limited. All international applicants are expected to have completed their upper secondary education including 2 semesters of Biology or Chemistry, preferably also Physics or Mathematics and must possess university eligibility in their home country. Certificate of the English language proficiency is required. For detailed admission requirements click here:http://www.rsu.lv/eng/international-students/degree-programmes/requirements

Rīga Stradiņš University

University

Dzirciema iela 16, Riga, LV-1007, Latvia

Phone:+371 67 409 212; +371 67 409 128 Fax:+371 67 471 825

E-mail:foreign@rsu.lv www.rsu.lv/eng/

Provider information:

Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) is located in Riga – the capital of Latvia and the heart of the Baltic region. For over 20 years international students from various countries have studied at RSU. RSU trains doctors, dentists, pharmacists and nurses, as well as specialists in rehabilitation, public health care, social sciences and law. We offer professional education and the opportunity to study under the guidance of knowledgeable professors from both Latvian and foreign universities. Students acquire up-to-date knowledge and skills which are competitive in Europe and the world.

Furthermore, RSU is the leading academic research institution in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, rehabilitation and nursing sciences in Latvia. RSU carries out significant research also in various fields of the social sciences, humanities and law, as well as technical sciences in relation to application in medicine.

Population in the city of Riga: 710 000

Total number of students: 7426 (2012/13)

Number of International students: 784 (2012/13)

Number of academic staff: 434

Accommodation possibilities and costs:
Renting private apartments or long-term stay in hostels starting from 300 EUR / 200 LVL / 388 USD per month;
RSU Student hostel 150 EUR/105 LVL/200 USD per month