Medical Doctor Program

School of Medicine is running full-time studies – at the six-year Medical Doctor Program in English (12 semesters).

The university uses international education standards to prepare prospective doctors for medicine in the 21st century. The extended curriculum is based on strict European and U.S. standards and integrated educational experience. All lectures, seminars and practical training are conducted in English.

Students have plenty of opportunities to join research teams in many academic departments, get experience in research. Studies of the Medical Program are preparing to work in the medical profession. Students enquire about the skills of interviewing the patient, examination, proper diagnosis, and treatment of the patient, and provide them with the necessary assistance.

During the studies, students gain knowledge and practical skills in prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation which are necessary to practice medicine, further training, and further research. Students learn the moral principles of conduct towards patients and their rights, rules of professional doctors co-operation and moral norms in medical research. Is aware of the legal and professional responsibility. After graduation student has theoretical knowledge and practical skills to practice medicine, also has the opportunity to specialize in different areas of medicine.

After graduation students will receive a diploma of Medical Doctor (MD), which allows for applying for a license to practice medicine in the USA, Canada, Europe, and many other countries.

More information about the program:
https://wl.uwm.edu.pl/en/candidates

Qualification rules

"Secondary School Leaving Certificate" Candidates

The admission of a Secondary School Leaving Certificate candidates is based on 2-stage procedure:

1. Knowledge Competency Exam in the field of Medical Terminology from BIOLOGY and the choice of CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS. The language of the exam is English.
2. Total amount of points obtained on the Secondary School Leaving Certificate from 3 subjects:

• BIOLOGY (compulsory)
• CHEMISTRY or MATHEMATICS or PHYSICS or ENGLISH (2 subject chosen by the candidate)
  • BIOLOGY (compulsory)
  • CHEMISTRY or MATHEMATICS or PHYSICS or ENGLISH (2 subject chosen by the candidate)

The subject scores are converted according to the UWM announced scale.

Only those candidates who passed the Knowledge Competency Exam are allowed to enter the 2nd stage of the admission procedure.

European Baccalaureate (EB) candidates

The admission of an EB candidate is based only on the number of points obtained during the secondary school leaving examination (matriculation), whose result is specified in the EB (minimum score -60 points) is multiplied by the factor of 6.0. The converted result shall rank the candidate in the competition (ranking) of the secondary school leaving certificates. Candidates with an EB are required to submit to the University Admission Committee a statement/certificate of his/her result issued by authorized bodies latest by July, 2025.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme candidates

The admission of an IB Diploma candidate is based only on the number of points obtained during the secondary school leaving examination (matriculation), whose result is specified in the IB diploma (minimum score - 24 points) is multiplied by the factor of 13.33. The converted result shall rank the candidate in the competition (ranking) of the secondary school leaving certificates. Candidates with an IB Diploma are required to submit to the University Admission Committee a statement/certificate of his/her result issued by authorized bodies latest by July, 2025.

Candidates with Medical College Admission Test "MCAT"

The admission of an MCAT candidate is based on the number of points obtained during the MCAT exam (taken not earlier than 2022). The converted result shall rank the candidate in the competition (ranking) of the secondary school leaving certificates. Candidates with an MCAT certificate are required to submit to the University Admission Committee a statement/certificate of his/her result issued by authorized bodies latest by July 2025.

Candidates with University Clinical Aptitude Test "UKCAT/UCAT"

The admission of a UCAT candidate is based on the number of points obtained during the UCAT exam (taken not earlier than 2022). The converted result shall rank the candidate in the competition (ranking) of the secondary school leaving certificates. Candidates with a UKCAT/UCAT are required to submit to the University Admission Committee a statement/certificate of his/her result issued by authorized bodies latest by July, 2025.

Candidates with Graduate Medical School Admissions Test "GAMSAT"

The admission of a GAMSAT candidate is based on the number of points obtained during the GAMSAT exam (taken not earlier than 2022). The converted result shall rank the candidate in the competition (ranking) of the secondary school leaving certificates. Candidates with a GAMSAT are required to submit to the University Admission Committee a statement/certificate of his/her result issued by authorized bodies latest by July, 2025.

Candidates with National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test"NEET"

The admission of a NEET candidate is based on the number of points obtained during the NEET exam (taken not earlier than 2022). The converted result shall rank the candidate in the competition (ranking) of the secondary school leaving certificates. Candidates with a NEET are required to submit to the University Admission Committee a statement/certificate of his/her result issued by authorized bodies latest by July, 2025.