Single-Cycle MD in Medicine and Surgery (Rome)

Single-Cycle MD in Medicine and Surgery (Rome)

Largo Agostino Gemelli, Milan & Rome, Italy

 

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Program Overview

The Single-Cycle MD in Medicine and Surgery (Rome) at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan & Rome, Italy, is a prestigious 6-year single-cycle Master\'s degree taught entirely in English. The program combines rigorous biomedical sciences with early clinical training at leading university teaching hospitals.

Graduates are awarded the title of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MD), which is directly recognized across the entire European Union, the United Kingdom (GMC), the United States (USMLE pathway via ECFMG), and international healthcare boards.

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Location

Largo Agostino Gemelli, Milan & Rome, Italy

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Score

IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | TOEFL: 85

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Tuition Fee

€16,000 / Year

Years 1 & 2: Pre-Clinical Biomedical Foundations

  • Anatomy & Histology, Medical Chemistry & Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Medical Genetics
  • Physiology & Biophysics, General Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology & Parasitology
  • Early Clinical Immersion & Medical Communication Skills

Years 3 & 4: Clinical Sciences & Pathophysiology

  • Clinical Pharmacology, Diagnostic Imaging, Anatomical Pathology
  • Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases, Respiratory Sciences
  • Clinical Clerkships in Hospital Wards (Bedside Teaching)

Years 5 & 6: Advanced Clinical Clerkships & Specialization

  • Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Oncology
  • Practical-evaluative clinical training (TPVES) qualifying directly for medical licensing
  • Final Medical Degree Thesis & Clinical Dissertation (360 ECTS total across 6 years)

Admission to the Medicine & Surgery MD program at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore:

  • 12-Year Secondary Education: High school diploma with strong academic performance in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
  • National Medical Entrance Exam: IMAT (International Medical Admissions Test) administered by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) or university-specific test (e.g. HUMAT for Humanitas).
  • Language Requirement: English B2/C1 level (IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent).
  • Document Validation: Legalized high school credentials with CIMEA or Declaration of Value.

Tuition Fee: Approximately €16,000 / Year per academic year (progressive scale based on ISEE).

Scholarships: Regional need-based scholarships (covering full tuition waiver, free dormitory, and living stipend up to €7,000/yr) and university medical merit awards.

Graduates of Single-Cycle MD in Medicine and Surgery (Rome) enjoy a 100% employment rate. With the qualifying MD degree, doctors enter specialty residency training in Italy, the EU, NHS United Kingdom, or US residency programs via the USMLE.

Career Paths:

  • Resident Physician / Medical Specialist (€26,000 – €32,000 residency stipend | €60,000 – €110,000+ specialist)
  • Clinical Researcher in Pharmaceutical & Biomedical R&D (€45,000 – €80,000)
  • International Healthcare Officer with WHO, MSF, and European Health Agencies

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