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Diplôme de Formation Générale en Sciences Médicales (DFGSM, first cycle of medical studies) at Université d'Orléans

Université d'Orléans, France

Programme overview

The DFGSM is the first step of medical studies in France and validates the first cycle, the first three years of preparation for the State Diploma of Doctor of Medicine. It validates 180 ECTS, the first year being PASS or L.AS, followed by DFGSM2 and DFGSM3.

Faculty: Département de Formation Médicale  |  Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Location: Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire, France

What you will study

Three university years; the first is accessible through the Specific Health Access Pathway (PASS) or the Health Access Licence (LAS). From the second year, students encounter the medical field through hospital and other placements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First year through PASS or L.AS; Orléans Département de Formation Médicale.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee (droits nationaux) listed on the fee schedule; registration fee set by the Ministry, not separate programme tuition. CVEC and any component-specific complementary fee are excluded. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026-2027). Fee listed for students with international mobility status (usagers à mobilité internationale) on the fee schedule; registration fee, excluding CVEC and any complementary component fee. Source

Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS)

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