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Staatsexamen Medizin at TU Dresden

TU Dresden, Germany

Programme overview

Staatsexamen programme in medicine at Dresden University Medicine, favouring cross-disciplinary, problem-oriented courses, small-group teaching and clinical-practical courses.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine "Carl Gustav Carus"  |  Duration: 12,5 semesters (6.25 years) full-time  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Based on the medical licensing regulations in three sections; the first section lasts 4 semesters and ends with the first part of the medical examination (Physikum). From the seventh semester a clinical practice day is offered.

Career pathways

After the degree plus a five-year specialist training, graduates can work as doctors in their own practice or in employment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent. Within the university selection quota and the additional aptitude quota, the TMS medical aptitude test and recognised service (at least 11 months) or completed vocational training in a relevant health profession are part of the selection criteria; no selection interview is held. German language proficiency is required. Application deadlines for the first subject semester (German applicants and Bildungsinländer): Application period: mid April – 31 May (for earlier school-leavers); mid April – 15 July (für Neuabiturienten); 1 April – 30 April (zum Auswahlgespräch); 15 January – 29 February (für die Landarztquote). International applicants: Application period non-EU applicants: 1 April – 15 July; Application period EU applicants: 1 June – 15 July; mid April – 31 May (for earlier school-leavers); 1 April – 30 April (zum Auswahlgespräch). Application is made online through the TU Dresden application portal.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 12,5 semesters (6.25 years) full-time

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