Program Overview

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Medicine (Grado en Medicina)

Presentation

The Bachelor's Degree in Medicine at the CEU Cardenal Herrera University is a six-year degree that provides students with a comprehensive education in medicine, preparing them for a career as a medical doctor. The program is taught in both English and Spanish, with a focus on practical training and clinical experience.

Program

The program is divided into six years, with the first two years focusing on theoretical foundations, the third and fourth years on pre-clinical training, and the fifth and sixth years on clinical training.

First Year

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Physiology
• Introduction to Medicine and Research Methodology I

Second Year

• Anatomy: Locomotor and Nervous System
• Physiology: Locomotor and Nervous System
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Bioethics

Third Year

• Pharmacology
• General Pathology
• Pathological Anatomy
• Microbiology and Immunology

Fourth Year

• Mental Health
• Pathology of the Digestive System
• Pathology: Hematology and Oncology
• Pathology of Locomotor system

Fifth Year

• Pathology: Nefrourology
• Obstetrics and Ginecology
• Pediatrics
• Pathology: Endocrinology

Sixth Year

• Supervised Practices
• Final Year Project

Professors

The program is taught by a team of experienced professors from the Department of Biomedical Science, Department of Medicine and Surgery, and other departments.

Practical Training

The program includes practical training in hospitals and clinics, as well as in the university's simulation center.

Mobility

The university has partnerships with other universities in Europe and internationally, allowing students to participate in exchange programs and study abroad.

Calendar and Timetable

The academic calendar and timetable can be found on the university's website.

Quality and Regulations

The program is accredited by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA) and is subject to the regulations of the Spanish Ministry of Education.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers as medical doctors in public or private healthcare, research, teaching, or healthcare administration.

Academic Fee

The academic fee for the program can be found on the university's website.

CEU Merit Program Grants

The university offers merit-based grants to Spanish students, providing a reduction in annual student fees of between 75% to 100%.

CEU Merit International Program Grants

The university also offers merit-based grants to international students, providing a reduction in annual student fees of up to 100%.

Collaboration Grants

The university offers collaboration grants to students who provide assistance in different areas of the university's activities.

Dual Degrees

The university offers dual degree programs, allowing students to earn two official university degrees in a shorter period of time.

Research Areas

The program includes research areas in biomedical science, medicine, and surgery.

Competencies

The program aims to develop the following competencies in students:

• General competencies:
  • Knowledge acquisition
  • Knowledge application
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Autonomous learning
• Specific competencies:
  • Professional values, attitudes, and ethic behavior
  • Scientific foundations of medicine
  • Clinical competencies
  • Communication competencies
  • Health care systems
  • Dealing with information
  • Critical analysis and research

Suggestion Mailbox

The university has a suggestion mailbox where students can submit suggestions, complaints, or messages of thanks.

Regulations

The university has regulations governing the organization and operation of the program, including regulations for continuation of studies, continuous assessment, and recognition and transfer of credits.

Monitoring

The program is subject to external monitoring by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA) and internal monitoring by the university's quality assurance system.

Survey Results

The university conducts surveys to gauge student satisfaction with the program and to identify areas for improvement.

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar for the program can be found on the university's website.

Contact

For more information, please contact the university's admissions office.