Plovdiv, Bulgaria:
Plovdiv Medical University is the most popular choice for international students from the UK and EU to study medicine or dentistry in Europe.
Plovdiv Medical University is a very popular European destination for many international students of numerous nationalities. The university offers 400 seats on its medicine and dentistry courses in English combined every year.
The university was established in 1945 and offers degrees in both Medicine and Dentistry that are recognised worldwide in countries such as the UK, Europe, USA and more.
Graduates from the Medical University do not have to sit any exams after graduation in order to practice their respective professions.
Plovdiv Medical University is home to over 3000 students, with over 500 highly qualified professors and assistants, many of which have had their research published in scientific magazines.
The University itself has several libraries across Plovdiv as well as online resources. Plovdiv Medical University is also renowned for its sport facilities including a basketball and football court, a gym as well as a multi-functional sports hall. There are many societies established for international students that you can join as they regularly host events ranging from academic to extra-curricular activities.
In addition to the above, there are many charity, volunteering and leadership opportunities. If you have keen interest in research, there’s a Youth and Science competition that is held annually in order to recognise and encourage research amongst students with the best research paper being awarded and published.
Medicine:
Medicine is taught in English
throughout the entire duration.
Bulgarian language is compulsory to learn during the first two years of studies alongside your medical modules.
- The first 2 years are non-clinical years and includes the following subjects: Cytology, Histology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Biology, Physiology and Biochemistry.
- The following 3 years are the Clinical years where you spend more time in the hospitals gaining first-hand experience into life as a physician.
- In your final year, you will take the State Exams in order to achieve your licence to practice. After successful completion of the exams, you will achieve the professional qualification of Doctor of Medicine (MD) and be awarded a Master’s degree for your hard work.
- This course is GMC recognised and meets the EU requirements throughout its whole duration. The professors/doctors have long standing experience and you have access to modern facilities aiding your success in the degree.
Dentistry:
Dentistry is taught in English throughout the entire duration.
Bulgarian
language is compulsory to learn during the first two years of studies alongside
your medical/dental modules.
- The first 2
years are non-clinical years and includes the following subjects: Cytology,
Histology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry and
Pre-clinical Prosthetics.
- The
following 3 years are the Clinical years where you spend more time in the dental
clinics gaining first-hand experience into life as a dentist.
- In your
final year, you will take the State Exams in order to achieve your licence to
practice. After successful completion of the exams, you will achieve the
professional qualification of Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) and be awarded a
Master’s degree for your hard work.
This course is GDC recognised and meets the EU requirements throughout its whole duration. The professors/doctors/dentists have long standing experience and you have access to modern facilities aiding your success in the degree.
Entrance Exam:
There is 1 simple entry test in Biology and Chemistry, which must be completed by all students intending to study at this university. If you have performed well in the test, your admission to the university is 100% guaranteed.
Med Study International will provide you with all the necessary materials and past papers to ensure that you successfully pass the test. The test is MCQ based in English. The test must be taken in Bulgaria at Plovdiv Medical University.
Med Study International will happily arrange hotel accommodation for the duration of your stay and will be on call throughout your stay to guide you through the process.
Med Study International will also arrange a sightseeing tour both of the university and city so you have a chance to see first-hand what the course is all about as well as the city life in general.
Tuition Fees:
The annual tuition fees for Medicine or Dentistry is 8000 Euros. This is payable in two separate instalments to the universities bank account at the beginning of each semester.
Duration:
The duration for Medicine or Dentistry is 6 years. The first 5 years is compromised of lectures, practicals and clinical work. The final year is a clerkship/internship year which must be completed in Bulgaria in order to get your licence.
Living Expenses:
The living expenses in Plovdiv are relatively low. It is common to spend on average as little as 400-500 Euros, including rent, bills, groceries and money for excursions/nights out. Buses are frequent and charge only 1 lev (0.50c) to get you anywhere within the city, a monthly bus pass will only cost around 16 lev (8.00Euro). The majority of students walk as the student district in Plovdiv is quite small and close.