Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine is offered by the Faculty of Medicine of the School of Health Sciences at the University of Patras. It is a study program focusing on medical science, the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, and the promotion of health. Students acquire knowledge in basic and clinical medical sciences, pathology, surgery, pharmacology, and bioethics, as well as skills in clinical practice and medical research. The program contributes to the development of graduates with a high level of scientific, clinical, and professional training.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at skills enabling careers in medical science, clinical practice, biomedical research, and public health. It includes clinical education, practical training, and links with hospital institutions, preparing graduates for hospitals, research institutes, healthcare units, medical laboratories, and health organizations.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a secondary school leaving certificate and successful participation in national-level examinations or placement examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Medicine aims to educate scientists with knowledge in basic and clinical medical sciences, the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, as well as the promotion of public health. Students develop skills in clinical assessment, medical practice, biomedical research, and the application of modern therapeutic and diagnostic methods.
Skills
The program equips students with skills in clinical assessment, medical diagnosis, therapeutic treatment, biomedical research, and the application of modern medical methods. It includes basic and clinical medical sciences, pathology, surgery, pharmacology, and public health, with primary training taking place in university clinics, hospitals, and research laboratories.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in basic and clinical medical sciences, developing students’ abilities in clinical assessment, medical diagnosis, therapeutic treatment, and biomedical research. Graduates gain capabilities in the scientific and professional approach to issues of health, prevention, treatment, and public health.