Overview

The Medicine and Surgery, 6Y Combined master programme from University of Pavia arises from the need for an international (i.e. English language) medical school in Italy.

The curriculum combines the long-established Italian teaching methods with the modern paradigms of interactive learning. Harvey trainees evolve into well-rounded doctors through a new wide-ranging programme of study and extensive practical training in the in the renown Pavia clinics and their research laboratories. This includes a rigorous and practical seminar programme provided by Harvey’s carefully selected local and international lecturers consisting of top-of-the-line clinicians, professors and scientists.

Programme structure

The Harvey medical Course is structured in six years of studies: the first three years cover the pre-clinical raining period; the last three years mainly focus on clinical training, hospital rotations and internships in Italy or abroad, and final thesis preparation.

Career opportunities

The international dimension of the course and the in-depth study of global health topics prepare graduates in Medicine and Surgery to pursue international pathways in specialization, work, and research. The main career opportunities for Medical Doctors include:

Specialized medicine in hospital facilities or specialized centers, public or private clinics, national and international health and humanitarian organizations;

General practice;

Healthcare management;

Clinical research in universities and IRCCS (Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization, and Healthcare);

Public or private research institutions.

Moreover, the international dimension of the course and the inclusion of global health topics prepare graduates in Medicine and Surgery to undertake international paths in specialization, work, and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Sciences (BAS)

Determinants of health

Biochemistry
Living Molecules (LIM)

Scientific Foundations of Medicine (SFM)

Structure of the Body

Laboratory of histology

The Patient with Disability

Ultrasound Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

Language

English

Credits

360 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pavia, Italy

Disciplines

Medicine View 12 other Bachelors in Medicine in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma/secondary education certificate with at least 12 years of schooling;
For UK and US applicants, 3 A-Levels in Scientific Subjects or 3 AP's in scientific topics are required.
Entrance exam: IMAT (International Medical Admission Test)

Normally the IMAT is held at the beginning of September and the registration to take the test is supposed to be in July. Each year a call with detailed information regarding the registration and the IMAT test date, time, test place is announced in June/July.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

400 EUR / year

≈ 400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

156 EUR / year

≈ 156 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU: fixed fee of 156 EUR + a variable calculated fee
NON-EU: fee is set based of the student’s citizenship and area of study: from €400 to €4.500 per year.

Living costs

Pavia

Italy

600 - 950 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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