Medicine (Staatsexamen) at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Medicine at Ruhr University Bochum is a state examination programme programme of 13 semesters (6.5 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: as an integrated reformed degree programme, it is thematically structured and provides both basic know-how regarding the functions of the human body and hands-on patient care practice.

Duration: 13 semesters (6.5 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Ethical principles and code of conduct of practitioners of medicine; Medical interaction; Medical skills; Academic thinking and acting; 41 medicine-related subjects and cross-disciplinary fields; Fundamental science in medicine.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work as medical practitioners in hospitals and doctor’s practices; in academia; in health care management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission-restricted programme (numerus clausus). Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: the ability to grasp new concepts quickly; good interpersonal skills; team spirit.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 13 semesters (6.5 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/application-non-eu-citizens

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