Overview

The access to the Single cycle degree Course in Medicine and Surgery from University of Messina is organized at national level and the competition test, called International Medical Admission Test, is carried out simultaneously in all Italian Universities that provide a Study Course in Medicine and Surgery in English, and in some locations abroad.

What you'll study

The course of study lasts six years which include altogether 360 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), in accordance to current Italian and European legislation. At least 60 ECTS are to be acquired through training activities aimed at the maturation of specific professional skills.

The professional activities are essentially carried out in the Operative Units of the "G. Martino" University Hospital in Messina, where care and assistance to the patient are combined with teaching and scientific research, and in the studios of the General Practitioners.

During the first two preclinical years the Course provides the harmonious and progressive acquisition of knowledge provided by basic sciences, which is preparatory to the acquisition of clinical skills through the study of the characterizing disciplines, the development of professional activities and the preparation of the thesis, which all together occupy the remaining period of study. The students can also personalize their study plan with elective didactic activities in fields of their own interest which allow for total acquisition of 8 ECTS (seminars, monographic courses, participation in conferences and congresses, clinical and research internships in Italy and abroad, etc.). It is possible to carry out training periods abroad at partner Universities both in Europe and outside the EU.

Learning outcomes

The Course ends with the discussion of the thesis which is worth of 18 ECTS. Pursuant to article 102, paragraph 1, of law decree no. 18/2020, the final exam of the Single Cycle Medicine and Surgery Degrees relating to the LM-41 class in Medicine and Surgery has the value of a state exam enabling the exercise of the profession of Medical Doctor, after passing the practical-evaluation traineeship governed by the Decree of the Minister of Education, University and Research 9 May 2018, n. 58.

The graduate may also, after a public exam, access the Specialization Schools, the Specific Training Courses in General Medicine, or continue his/her studies in Second Level Master's Programs and PhD programs.

Degree requirements

The official language of the Course for lessons, practical activities and exams is English (minimum level of knowledge required for access: B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference of languages (CEFR) In order to guarantee productive learning during professional activities at the patient's bed, Italian language courses are organized, in the first two years, at the University Linguistic Center (CLAM), or equivalent Organization, which will attest the achievement of the minimum level of knowledge required: B1 (CEFR).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Physics,
Statistics and Bioinformatics,
Living Matter,
Molecular and Cellular Biology,
Genetics, Histology and Embryology,
Body Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

360 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Messina, Italy

Disciplines

Biology Medicine Molecular Sciences 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

An Italian secondary school diploma or a certified foreign equivalent demonstrating 12 years of study is required. It is mandatory to pass the IMAT (International Medical Admission Test) exam for admission.
Transcript of records;
Copy of a valid passport.
English language certificate. Students who have studied in an English-language based school or come from a country where English is the official language are not required to submit the above.

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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

156 EUR / year

≈ 156 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

156 EUR / year

≈ 156 EUR / year

Additional Details

A fixed rate of € 156.00 is due during the enrolment process. Unime tuition fees can be paid in one single instalment or in three instalments.

Living costs

Messina

Italy

680 - 1000 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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