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WELCOME TO YOUR FUTURE 1N MEDICINE
1 want to express my satisfaction that you are interested in studying at Medical University - Pleven, which is one of the most dynamic and advanced higher medical educational institutions in Bulgaria.
Choosing the right р lасе to study is one of the most important steps in a person's 1ife. 1t is with pleasure that 1 welcome you to our academic community. Our members from а11 over the wогlд , are united by the desire to learn, discover, create and make a difference.
Medical University - Pleven is an institution of academic ехсеllепсе, having a community of distinguished scholars and professors with high standards and personal responsibility in teaching and research. For over forty years we have been offering high-quality educafion to medical doctors and health professionals, equipping them with а 11 the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to meet the challenges of healthcare in the 21st century.
From your first day at Medical University - Pleven we wi11 show you that even though our educational institution is young, it is growing and developing very fast, with an emphasis on implementing advanced technologies in education and clinical practice. Our medical school has two robotic systems for performing robot-assisted surgery with simulators for training and research. This ranks us among the leading European educational centers in robotics surgery. We are advancing the practice of i,; ;, robotic surgery, performing Live Surgery in 3D format at our own Telecommunication ~ Endoscopic Center. This facility, which houses it's own dedicated experimental
Medical University - Pleven is committed to celebrating cultural diversity and in 1997 was the first university in Bulgaria to introduce a Medicine program taught in English, bringing the benefits of inedical education to a broader group of aspiring medical professionals from across the globe. ~_ ~ As newly-admitted students at our university, you are embarking on a significant ; i ,~ period of transition in your 1ife, in which you wi11 be challenged intellectually, enriched academically and rewarded, both personally and professionally.
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MEDICALUNIVERSITY- PLEVEN
Esta Ыished in 1974, Medical University - Pleven has always prided itself on being an innovative university, committed to training the world's future medical professionals who wi11 carry the meaning of our motto, Non Sibi Sed !'ti~►~;~~ . Omnibus (not for oneself but for а 11) with them in their future careers. ~. As a truly international and research intensive 1. Providing high quality, research informed university, Medical University - Pleven recognizes education with a commitment to serving Ч~ the importance of constantly developing its the community. Sa,~ education and facilities, to provide students 2. Creating a stimulating environment for learning with the knowledge and skills to make a positive which supports the continuing professional contribution to the ever changing health needs of development of 11 students. an increasingly globalized society. а 3. Encouraging individual excellence and Every year we are delighted to welcome an collaborative creativity. increasingly diverse enrollment of students and are one of the most popular medical universities 4. Engendering a culture of team work and a in Europe. Students from over forty-five countries belonging to the institutional and wider academic choose Medical University - Pleven. community.
We are honored that so many students choose 5. Observing the highest ethical standards in Medical University - Pleven as the first step to their education, research and риЫ iс activity. careers in тедь'cine and our commitment to а11 of our students is enshrined in our core values of:
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MEDICINE PROG RAM
Medicine has been taught in English at Medical University - Pleven since 1997 and was the first English taught medicine program in Bulgaria. The program has grown in scope and scale and now the university welcomes around one hundred and seventy students per year from а11 over the world.
The program opens the door for hundreds of students who share the passion and determinafion for a сагеег in Medicine. Designed for students graduating from high school, the program is a combined undergraduate and graduate education in medical science.
~ , Thе program i5 5ix year5 in length compri5ing of three parts: • Pre-Clinical Studies 1
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Academic Year Language
The Academic year starts in February Whi1e а11 teaching and assessment at the every year, consisting of two semesters university is in English, during the first of 16 weeks. Each 5emester concludes three years of your studies you wi11 learn with an assessment period lasfing Bulgarian. This is an essential part of the ' г between 30 - 45 days. program and when you commence the clinical part of your training, you wi11 begin The summervacation normally runs to communicate with patient5 in Bulgarian. from the second week ofJuly until the second week of September. You wi11 Learning our language is an enjoya Ыe part also have two, one week vacations for of studying at Pleven. The university is Christmas and the Bulgarian Easter period. here to support you and there are атрlе opportuniHes to develop your language 5ki11s away from the classroom. t Medical University - Pleven lnternational Prospectus 7
What we look for Contributions to the medicine program come from At Medical University - Pleven, we want а 11 sections of university departments: students who are going to grow into ambassadors for the university and the • Anatomy, Histology, Cytology and Biology medical profession. • General Biology and Pathological Physiofogy • Are you аЫе to tackle pro Ыems • Experimental & Clinical Pharmacology, Dermatology and Venereology head on and effectively деаl with the academic and clinical challenges you • Chemistry and Biochemistry аге going to face in your education • Microbiology, Virology and Medical Genetics and career as a doctor? • General and Clinical Pathology • Аге you able to maintain integrity and professionalism regardless • Neurology and Neurosurgety of the situation you find yourself in? • Roentgenology and Radiology • Are you the type of person who • Propaedeutics of Surgical Diseases sëes challenges as opportunities for 5eif-develapment? • Propaedeurics of lnternal Diseases
• Are you compassionate, putting • Surgical Diseases your patients at the heart • Cardiology, Pulmonology and Endocrinology of eve ything you do? т • Nephrology, Hematology and Gastroenterology 1f the answe г is y.es, then Medical • Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Care U пiversity - Pleven is ready to help you fu1fi11 your aspirations to be • Obstetrics and Gynecoiogy a world-class doctor. • Pediatrics • Otolaryngology о • Oncology
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CURRICULUM
For the specialty Medicine for educational qualification Master's degree - duration of study 6/5+1/ years Medical Univer5ity - Pieven, Faculty of Medicine
State requirements 15 acad. weeks Tota1 No I Compulsory disciplines . { (total academic hrs) Lettures Practicals credits 1 Cytology and Hi5tology 90 60 30 6 2 Phy5ic5 90 45 45 6 3 Chemistry 90 45 45 6 4 Biology 105 45 60 7 5 Latin language with Medical Terminology 60 0 60 4.5 315 90 225 16 Ь Anatomy 7 Biophysics 60 30 30 6 8 Phy5ical Education and SportS 0 120 4 Bulgarian language 0 510 6 9 Physiology 195 75 120 11 10 Biochemistry 180 90 90 10.5 30 60 6.5 11 Social Medicine and Medical Ethics 120 15 15 2.5
12 Microbiology 135 60 75 10.5 13 Medical Genetics 60 30 30 4 14 Pathological Physiology 105 45 60 6 15 Pathoanatomy and Cytopathology 210 90 120 • 12 16 General and Operative 5urgery 165 60 105 9 17 Propeudeutics of lnternal Di5ea5e5 240 75 • 165 12.5 18 Hygiene, Ecology and Occupational Diseases 150 75 75 9 19 Roentgenology and Radiology 105 45 60 6 20 Disaster Medicine 45 30 15 2.5 21 Pharmacology , 150 60 90 7.5 22 Otorhinolaryngology 90 45 45 5 23 Ophthalmology 75 45 30 4 24 ObStetric5 and Gynecology 210 75 135 10 25 Neurology 120 60 60 5.5 26 Orthopeadics and Traumatology 90 30 60 5 27 Anaesthesiology and lntensive Care 60 30 30 3
lnternal Di5ea5es and Therapy, Clinical 195 405 33.5 Laboratoryand lmmunology
1DT - Clinical Laboratory 30 30 3.5 1DT-Pulmology 30 60 5
1DT - Endocrinology 15 45 3 28 600 1DT-Cardiology 45 90 7
1DT - Gastroenterology 30 60 5.5
1DT - Nephrology 15 45 3.5
1DT - Hematology 15 45 3.5 1DT- lmmunology 15 30 2.5 29 Neurosurgery 8 8 1
30 Surgery Di5ea5e5 & Oncology 270 90 180 13.5 31 Dermatology and Venerology 90 30 60 5 32 Urology 45 15 30 3 33 Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 45 15 30 3 34 General Medicine 60 15 45 3 35 Forensic Medicine and Deontology 75 30 45 4.5 36 Pediatrics 210 60 150 11
Epidemiology,lnfectiou5 Di5ea5e5, 150 60 90 7.5 37 Medical Parasitology and Tropical Medicine 38 Psychiatry 75 30 45 4.5 39 Clinical Pharmacology 30 15 15 2 Tota1 hours: 4965 1943 3668 295 lnternational Prospectus Е Regulations Medical University - Pleven І
REGULATION
Optional and Medical University - Pleven is a self-governed, Facultative subjects accredited state university and regarded as one of Bulgaria's leading medical institutions. 1 lnformatics 15 15 1.5 2 Medical Psychology 15 15 1.5 3 Medical Statistic5 15 15 1.5 4 Training in 4 26 1.5 Communication Ski11s 5 Clinical A1lergology 15 15 1 6 Clinical Toxicology 15 15 1 7 Emergency Medicine 30 45 2 8 Oncology 30 45 2 Tota1 hours: 139 191 12 1 Para5itology-protozoa g and helminths 12 1 2 CourSe in Medical 0 30 1 Latin language 3 Topographic Anatomy 16 14 1 and lmage Diagnosfics 4 Clinical Homeopathy - 22 0 1 treatment method Physiology of Physical Work 5 and Valuatibn of the Functional 15 0 1 Capacity of the Human Body 6 Neurosurgery 16 0 1 7 Tropical Medicine 10 0 1 8 Pathological biochemistry 15 15 1 9 Acupuncture 15 15 1 10 Sports Medicine 30 15 1 11 programs at the University are accredited and recognized by the А Mini-ivasive manipulations 15 30 2 11 in medical practice Ministry of Education and Science and by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency at the Council of Ministers. This Agency monitors Physical Education and 0 60 2 12 Sports - 5pecialized the ability of institutions to provide high quality education and scientific о 16 0 1 13 Pulmonary Medicine research and is a fu11 member of the following two European bodies: 14 G1oba1 Health 10 5 1 Totai hours: 188 196 16 • The European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education - ENQA
Clinical Practices • The European QualityAssurance Registerfor Higher Education - EQAR
4weeks after 5 1 lпternal Disease and Surgery Згд year Diseases lnternational Recognition 2 Obstetrics and 4 weeks after 5 Gynecology, 4th уеаг The medicine program at Medical University - Pleven is recognized across Endocrinology, the world and we are proud that many of Medical University - Pleven Pulmology, Neurology graduates are working at the cutt Эng edge of inedical practice in a variety of countries. for fu11 registration with the State Clinical Practice/lnternship European graduate5 are eligi Ыe to аррlу regulatory bodies (e.g. the General Medical Council of the Untied Kingdom) in а11 member state5 of the European Economic Area. 1 lnternal DiseaSes 12 weeks 14 Graduates from Medical University - Pleven are also eligi Ыe to аррlу 2 Obstetrics and Gynecology 7 weeks 10 to sit for the United States Medical Licensing Examinations to work 10 weeks 12 3 Surgery Diseases in the USA as we11 as the Medical Council of lndia examinations. 4 Pediatrics 6 weeks 8 Medical University - Pleven is included in the Wor1d Directory 5 Hygiene,lnfectious 7 weeks 10 diseases, Epidemiology of Medical Schools. and Social medicine 6 Emergency cases in Medicine 3 week5 3 7 Optional Clinical Practice 3week5 3 i Teaching Methodology Medical University - Pleven lnternational Prospectus ј 1,
TEACHING I METHODOLOGY
The university implements a Ыеnдед learning approach that ; progressively awards the student greater autonomy as they progress through the program. I
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There is a special focus on practical and sma11 group teaching. This is supported by large group lectures covering theoretical aspects of the program, seminars and tutorials as required by individuals or sma11 groups.
Whi1e many universities have abandoned fu11 body dissection as part of their anatomical training, we believe this is an invalua Ыe way of learning anatomy. You wi11 have the opportunity to study your anatomy in unbeata Ыe detail in the specialized dissection ha11s at the university 11 Assessment Medical University - Pleven lnternational Prospectus
A55ES5MENT
During the program you wi11 be assessed by various methods aligned to the knowledge and skills acquired during the teaching modules.
Continuous assessment is implemented Summative assessments are held at across the program and you wi11 Ье the end of each semester with varied expected to prepare for sma11 tests, assessment strategies utilized including: assignments, as we11 as individual and • Ora1 examination group projects and presentations. • Written examination
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• Practical skills assessments
Following the internship year (year six) уои wi11 sit for your state licensing examinations, which is made up of theoretical and practical components.
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PLEVEN
The northern Bulgarian town of Pleven is the ideal рlасе to study towards your future career in medicine. As the seventh biggest town in Bulgaria, it is large enough to provide а11 of the modern entertainment services that you require but retains it's atmosphere and natural beauty, making it a vibrant yet safe environment.
1n 1877, Pleven was the site of a siege that was the turning point Although you may not have heard of this battle, at the time it in the liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottoman Empire. Whi1e was read about across the world and to this day is remembered the town possesses many monuments to the siege, the largest in many countries. Today five towns in the USA and Canada are of these is the Pleven Panorama, which is the third largest named Plevna; the о1д name of modern day Pleven. panorama painting in the world. This is an essential рl асе to see when you first arrive in Pleven.
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Pleven and its surroundings are rich in opportunities for relaxation and exploratзon.
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Officially know as the Pleven Epopee 1877, this building dominates the Pleven skyline. The museum was opened in December of 1977 ' to mark 100 years since the Siege of Pleven.
The centerpiece of this monument is the huge Panorama painting, which was created by thirteen artists from Russia and Bulgaria. Whi1e Pleven has nearly two hundred monuments to this battle, the Panorama is by far the largest and most we11 known.
Other rooms in this impressive building depict the period preceding the baitle and then the retreat and eventual surrender of the occupying Ottoman army which had been present in Bulgaria for nearly 500 years.
Situated in Skobelev Park, you can v гsit the Panorama and walk directly through the park into the center of Pleven.
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On the southern outskirts of Pleven, you wi11 find Kaylaka. This park is spread over ten square kilometers and boasts sheer cliffs that are popular with rock climbers, tennis court5, сусlе paths, hiking trail5, а5 we11 as lakes and reservoir5, which offer opportunities for tho5e interested in boating.
1п the spring and summer the park is extremely busy and boasts its own restaurants, cafes, hotels, spas and an outdoor swimming роо1. This makes it very popular with students at weekends and it presents a welcome break from studies.
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As a state university, we are aware of the need to constantly develop our facilities and provide you with access to high quality infrastructure for your studies. Every year we invest in learning technology to benefit а 11 students at а 11 1evels in the university.
Library
The central library of Medical University - Pleven provides you with а11 the resources to support your studies. lt is the only dedicated medicallibrary for the Northwest and Central-North Bulgaria and has been 5upporting the work of the university and the university hospital since the university was inaugurated over forty years ago.
You wi11 have access to a broad range of physical and electronic resources to support and enhance your learning as you progress through the course. This includes а 11 the major medical journals, latest textbooks, e-books and literature search databases.
The Library benefits from a dedicated periodical reading room, 1Т suite and a dedicated copy center. " Facilities
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Sport ~ Sport is an integral part of the curriculum, and the university boasts is own dedicated sports center. This center - renovated L ~ in 2014 - provides students with the Я opportunity to engage in various sports including football, volleyball, tennis, ~ , tiadminton, basketball and table tennis.
The university even has its own ski and snowboard c1ub, which makes regular trips ' ~ to Bulgaria's world famous ski resorts. ~~ ~~ 1;~ .✓ .
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Locatëd in a purpose built facility, the Telecommunication Endoscopy Centre for Robotic Surgery is the first of its kind in the Balkans and was opened in 2007 by the President of the Repu Ыic of Bulgaria. The center includes two ultra modern auditoria, one of which benefits from a direct video conferencing facility, ena Ыing you to observe live surgery and ask questions to surgeons during live operations.
The rest of the center is dedicated to the training of surgeons in the Da Vinci-S surgical system with surgical simulators and a specialized surgical room for doctors to advance their surgical skills.
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APPLICAT10N5 AND ENROLLMENT
Applications can be made to the university directly or through one of the university's many approved representatives. The English taught program enrolls every February with applications to be made by 1st Qctober of the previous calendar year.
How to Арр1у: The following documents should be Visa Requirements (Non European Union applicants) submitted to the university or to one of the university's 1f are not a citizen of a European Union state, you wi11 appointed representatives. уои require a Туре "D" visa to 5tudy at Medical University - Pleven. 1. Completed application form Once your documents have been received and your 2. A medical certificate stating that you are free from any application deemed successful, the university wi11 seek communicaЫe disease and have su(ficient mental and approval from the Ministry of Education and Science for physica! health to pursue Medicat studies your studies at the university.
a. Applicants from out5ide of the European Union wi11 After approval, the university wi11 issue you an need to have this document 1egalized and issued with an "Accommodation Certificate': The Ministry approval and apostille certificate.lf your country is not аЫе to issue Accommodation certificate wi11 be sent to you so you can apostille certificate5, thi5 document must be 1egalized in then аррlу for your vi5a at the neare5t Bulgarian embassy. your country and also 1egalized by the nearest Bulgarian Citizens of lndia and Russia wi11 need to pay the 6rst embassy. semester tuition fees in fu11 before the Accommodation 3. Six recently taken color passport sizes photograph5. certificate is issued.
4. Copy of the personal details page of your passport Most embassies require the following to make an application for your visa and we would advise contacting the embassy 5. Secondary-school-leaving certi6cate in advance to verify this and book an appointment where a. Biology and Chemistry must have been studied and an this is necessary. average mark of 62% across these subjects is required to be • Application form and two passport-size photographs considered for a рlасе on the medicine program. • Passport b. А11 applicants wi11 need to have thi5 document 1egalized and issued with an apo5ti11e certificate.lf your country • A certificate from the Ministry of Education and is not аЫе to issue apostille certificates, this document Science showing that the applicant has been admitted must be 1egalized in your country and also 1egalized by for tuition during the respective academic year (an original the nearest Bulgarian emba55y. ог a certified сору is required)
б. A document stating you are eligi Ыe to continue your • A money transfer document issued by a Bulgarian bank university education in your own country • The number of the bank account to which the fee has a. А1) applicants wi11 need to have this document 1egalized been transferred and issued with an apostille certi6cate.lf your country • Evidence of accommodation and address in Bulgaria is not аЫе to issue apostille ceti6cates this document must be 1egalized in your country and also 1egalized • Evidence of sufficient funds to cover the student's by the nearest Bulgarian embassy. living expenses.
Applicants for the visa are normally required to submit English Language Requirements а11 document5 at the emba55y in person. 1f you are from a country where English is not the official language, you wi11 be required to demonstrate evidence of sufficient competence in EngliSh. Our usual requirements are:
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I ARRIVALS 1 GETTING TO PLEVEN
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Sofia Airport is the closest airport to the university and is serviced by direct flights from most major European cities as we11 as Doha, Dubai and Te1-Aviv.
GetHng to Pleven from Sofia is simple; there are regular intercity bus connections to Pleven from 5ofia's central bus station, as we11 as direct trains to Pleven from Sofia's main railway station.
A direct transfer from Sofia airport to Pleven can be arranged by the universityand costs оп lу €70`.
; Did you know? - А11 newly enrolling students are met at the airport by the university! 'The cost of this transfer is correct at the time of going to print I and is subject to change.
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You wi11 have a variety of accommodation options when you come to Pleven. The university has access to two hostels, which provides rooms on a room share basis with ~ shared bathroom and cooking facilities.
Most international students decide to rent a private apartment п as the cost is significantly lower than in most WeStern European or American cites. Apartments closer to the university can cost ~ slightly more than those a 1itt1e further away. Students can save by sharing a two bedroom apartment with a fellow ~+ medical student. 4 ~ ~ The popularity of the university means that a range of new apartment Ы ocks are being built. 1 The university has an agreement with a centrally located hotel providing a large discount if уои require a short hotel II ~ stay in Pleven. % 1~ І
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STUDENT FINANCE
Studying at Medical University - Pleven offers an afforda Ыe pathway to your career in medicine, with competitive tuition fees and lower living costs than most European cities.
Tuition fees €7500 per year (six years) payabie per semester
Estimated monthly living costs*
Expense Budget,
Accommodation in University Hostel €70
Private apartment €150 €300
Room in private apartment €75 - €150 Utility Bi11s €50
Food and general living expenses €100 -€250
Се 11 phone and mobile internet €10 -€20
СаЫе internet in apartment €7 Student travel card €8
Entertainment Varia Ыe
*А11 costs are estimated and provided as a gener.al guide only. Medical University - Pleven cannot be held responSi Ы e for any inaccuracies in these estimated costs. FAQS Medical University - Pleven I lnternational Prospectus
Bŭ lgarian students are very open to welcoming international students !`to Pleven. 1t can be dif б cult to come to a new country and different culture. We enjoy meeting new students and introducing them to our university.` ' Alexander Bulga,ria '
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FAQS `1
How much does it cost to study Medicine at Medical ~ University - Pleven?
The tuition fee is €7500 per year рауаЫе per semester. You can рау your fees by transferring the money electronically into the university account or in cash at our bank. i' What is the currency in Bulgaria?
The currency is the Bulgarian Lev, which is fixed to the Euro at a rate of 1.95583, so around two Lev is equivalent to one Euro.
How can 1 open a bank account in Bulgaria?
Opening a bank account is relatively simple and some banks have special accounts for students. To open an account, simply take your passport, evidence of your Bulgarian residential address and some Bulgarian Lev with you. There is usually a sma11 fee to open a bank account and you wi11 receive a debit card roughly one week from opening your account.
Most hotels, supermarkets and shops accept credit cards.
Are there any scholarships availa Ы e?
Unfortunately there are no scholarships availa Ыe to study at Medical University - Pleven. ,•
Wi11 my mobile/се11 phone work in Bulgaria? Any tri-band phone or smart pone wi11 work in Bulgaria and you can purchase a pre-paid S1M frorn any of the major providers of mobile services. Simply pop this into your unlocked phone and you wi11 have ° a Bulgarian number. Alternatively, you can arrange a mobile contract should you wish to.
How good is the lnternet in Bulgaria?
Bulgarians enjoy one the fastest internet connections in the world.
Most restaurants, cafes and other entertainment esta Ыishments provide free WiFi for patrons. ~ ~
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