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Medical University of Varna

Varna Medical University is one of well known medical university in Bulgaria and beyond. Medical university of Varna has English (medicine, dentistry) and Bulgarian programs.  It was established as Higher Medical Institute by Decree № 414 of the Presidium of the National Assembly of Republic of Bulgaria from 12. 11.1960.
Medical student at Medical university of Varna can study in English Medicine (6 year program) and dentistry (6 year programs).  For international medical student in Bulgarian language, the university organise also one year preparatory course of Bulgarian language. Varna medical university has one of the biggest multiprofile bases for practical training of medical specialists in Bulgaria.
In Romanian language, medical students can choose   among large programs: Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing Management, Assistant pharmacist, sanitary inspector, sanitary inspector, sanitary inspector, X-ray laboratory assistant, Medical laboratory assistant, Dental technician, Physiotherapy assistant, social activities, Social activities, Medical Cosmetics.

Why Varna medical university?

Among the reasons international medical students chose Medical university of Varna are:

• Reasonable tuition fees (€ 8.000 per annum) and living costs (approximately 5,000 a year);

• Fully valid Degree in EU/EEA, recognized globally, and internationally accredited medical university;

• Available financial aid (Student Loans) from local affiliated financial institutions;

• Varna Medical University is a state medical university and is accredited by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation at the Council of Ministers in execution of the Law on Higher Education in Republic of Bulgaria.  All diplomas are recognized in all European Union Countries, European Economical Area countries and beyond;

• Varna Medical University  has more than University has more than 50 years of history in both training Bulgarian and foreign students;

• Medical students  at Varna Medical University  have the opportunity to participate in educational exchange programs abroad;

• Varna Medical University has a safe and great location of the university campus; wonderful accessibility. Varna Airport serves many major destinations. The city benefits of excellent road and rail links to other bigger cities;

• Varna Medical University  has a good value living conditions and sea capital advantages: Varna has been selected for the best city in Bulgaria offering the  best living conditions;

Varna medical University by its international students

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Medical transfer students to Varna

Varna Medical University accepts medical transfer students seeking to transfer from other accredited medical universities. Students transferred from other universities that have different curricula can continue studying at Medical University of Varna on condition that they make up for all the outstanding work (study the courses from previous years that have not been recognized or ever taken and sit for examinations in these courses against payment of the instituted administrative fees and in compliance with the developed schedule by the relevant Faculty).

Varna medical university tuition fees:

Varna medical university tuition fees vary within different medical specialities.

Compared to University of medicine in the world,  Varna medical University remains one of the cheapest medical school, with  diploma recognised all over the world and English program in medicine and dental medicine.

Application for Admission to Varna Medical University

The prospective Varna medical student applicant have to submit the following documents on time:

• Varna medical university application form including brief biographical data, educational history and the courses for which the student are applying;
• Copy of Diploma (certificate) of completed secondary education and an academic transcript stating the disciplines studied;
• Document issued by relevant authorities, certifying the right to continue education in higher schools and universities in the country of origin of the secondary school attended by the applicant student;
• Medical certificate issued not earlier than one month prior to application;
• Four 4/5 cm photographs (passport size);
• University transcripts (only for medical transfer students);

The diploma, academic transcripts, medical certificate and document certifying the right to continue education in higher schools must be translated into Bulgarian and legalized according to official state directives.
The applicant students must sit for a basic Biology and Chemistry entry test (high school level). The admission to medical university of Varna is based on the Biology and chemistry test results, highs school grades in Biology and chemistry and the average of high school grades.

Varna medical university program curricula in English

Varna medical university program curricula in English includes the curriculum for general medicine and dental medicine in English. Both curricula lead to medical degrees valid in all EU/EEA countries and recognised in all over the word. Ranking as the second medical university of Medicine in Bulgaria and one of the bet university in Europe, the graduate students found medical position and are highly appreciated in all over the word.
From the first year, students at Varna medical University learn Bulgarian language weekly so they can be able to communicate with patients starting with the third year (clinical and internship period). 

Varna medical university Medical program (M.D. program)

Varna medical university M.D. program is a six year medical program designed for high school graduate students with good command of English and solid base in biology and chemistry (high school level).
The six year medical program at Varna medical university is divided in 3 parts:

• Preclinical studies (theoretical training): first two years of medical school includes an overview of fundamental or basic science courses: first year is devoted to general understanding of biological, chemical and physical sciences applicable to the practice of medicine; second year focus progressively narrows down, channelling the studies towards those biomedical sciences that are most relevant for a practicing physician.The theoretical training of the course of studies is conducted by obligatory, optional and facultative disciplines, in form of lectures, seminars, practical exercise and self-training.

• Clinical studies: examine the application of the biomedical sciences mastered during the first two years of medical school. The theoretical training of the course of studies is conducted by obligatory, optional and facultative disciplines, in form of lectures, seminars, practical exercise and self-training.

• Internship in the hospital: last year of medical studies has exclusively practical purposes. During the last year, students work under the direct guidance of the assistants and instructors with high academic positions in the clinics. Final assessment of six year medical program at Varma medical university by the State Examination Board Committees at comprehensive theoretical and practical state examinations leads to Master's degree along with the professional qualification “physician"- Doctor of Medicine. A European supplement to the medical Diploma issued in English language is also provided to the medical graduates upon graduation.

Varna medical university Dental Medicine

Dental medicine at Varna medical university is a six year medal program available both in English and in Romanian. The dental medical program covers ten semesters and pre-graduation practice after the 10th semester (135 working days or 1080 hours) including two training practices of 30 calendar days duration (after the sixth and the eighth semester- each training covers 150 hours).
and includes three stages. During the first two years, students are trained in medical and biological subjects (first stage).
Dental medicine program offered by Varna medical University is organized in 3 states during which in the first two years, students are trained in medical and biological subjects:

• Preclinical studies (theoretical training) include both optional and facultative disciplines, in form of lectures, seminars, practical exercise (clinical work with dental patients) and self-training. The student acquires a solid foundation in biomedical sciences. 

• Clinical and medical training: from second to tenth semester and includes specialized training in general medical and clinical disciplines. Practical training is conducted by practical studies during the semester training, training practices and pre-graduation practice. The practical instruction of students includes specific volume of practical therapeutic activity. This knowledge forms the basis for understanding the wide variety of diseases that a dentist must diagnose and treat; it also forms the foundation for the effective practice of preventive dentistry
• Pregraduation internship: last year of medical studies has exclusively practical purposes. During the last year, students work under the direct guidance of the assistants and instructors with high academic positions in the clinics. Final assessment of six year medical program at Varma medical university by the State Examination Board Committees at comprehensive theoretical and practical state examinations leads to Master's degree along with the professional qualification “physician"- Doctor of Medicine. A European supplement to the medical Diploma issued in English language is also provided to the medical graduates upon graduation.mination.

The dental medicine at Varna medical university leads to the professional qualification of "Master of Doctor in Dental Medicine" and education and qualification degree "Master". Master of Doctor in Dental Medicine along with European supplement to the Diploma of completed higher education, issued in English language, provided to graduates of the program upon graduation enables the holder to practice dental medicine in EU/EEA countries and beyond.

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