Staatsexamen Human Medicine at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

The medical programme follows the Medical Licensing Regulations (ÄAppO) and trains physicians who are scientifically and practically educated and able to practise independently and to continue their training. The standard period of study is six years and three months, and the medical examination is taken in three sections.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine  |  Duration: 12 semesters and 3 months  |  Study mode: full-time; Staatsexamen; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

The first section after two years covers physics and physiology, chemistry and biochemistry/molecular biology, biology and anatomy, and medical psychology and sociology. The written part of the second section follows three further years of clinical and clinical-theoretical subjects, and the third, oral section follows the 48-week practical year. Training in first aid, a three-month nursing service and four months of clerkships (Famulaturen) are also required.

Career pathways

Healthcare, research, industry, media and administration.

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