Program Overview

Degree in Medicine

The Degree in Medicine provides an in-depth training that ensures students attain an adequate knowledge of the sciences and techniques associated with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses. This requires a comprehensive understanding of the biological characteristics of human beings and the importance of their relationship with their physical and social environment.

Program Details

• Knowledge branch: Health Sciences
• Field of study: Medicine and dentistry
• Centre: Facultat de Medicina i Odontologia
• Degree code: 1204
• Credits: 360
  • Basic training: 90
  • Compulsory: 237
  • Elective: 27
  • Work Placement/Internship: 0
  • Final Project: 6
• Years: 6
• Places available: 336
• Classes: Face to face
• Language teaching: English, Spanish, Valencian
• First enrolment credit fee: 18.0
• First enrolment credit fee for non-EU and non-communicating students from abroad: 36.0
• Degree Academic Committee President (CAT): Amparo Ruiz SaurÌ
• Degree Coordinator: JosÈ Javier MartÌn de Llano
• Work Placement/Internship Coordinator: Amparo Escudero GarcÌa
• International Coordinator: Guillermo S·ez Tormo

Regulated Professions

The degree certificate qualifies for the regulated profession of Doctor, as per Order ECI/332/2008, of 13 February, BOE of 15 February 2008.

Academic, Scientific, or Professional Interest

Medicine is one of humanity's most ancient professions, providing answers to the reality of illness by attempting to cure or relieve those affected, seeking the best instruments to prevent it, and improving people's health.

Worth Noting

• This degree trains students to work as doctors.
• Students spend the sixth academic year carrying out tutored internships at university hospitals, where they actively participate in the resolution of real clinical cases to acquire practical knowledge.
• From the third academic year onwards, students must take clinical practicum as part of some subjects.
• The following hospitals are linked to the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry: University Hospital Clinic, La Fe University Hospital, General University Hospital, and Doctor Peset University Hospital.