Hungary

Below is the full academic schedule used in Hungarian medical universities (Semmelweis University, University of Szeged, University of Debrecen, University of Pécs).
All programs follow a unified 6-year medical curriculum taught in English, German, or Hungarian.


🇭🇺 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — HUNGARIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (MD PROGRAM – 6 YEARS / ~360 ECTS)

Structure Summary

PhaseDurationFocus
Basic Medical SciencesYears 1–2Foundations: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry
Preclinical Sciences & PathologyYear 3Disease mechanisms + introduction to clinical work
Clinical Training (Clerkships)Years 4–5Rotations in all major specialties
Internship / Final Clinical YearYear 6Full-time hospital practice + state exams

📘 TABLE: Detailed 6-Year Curriculum (Hungary)

YearMain ModulesDetailed Subjects / Course ComponentsSkills & Competencies
1Basic Sciences IAnatomy I, Histology I, Embryology I, Physiology (intro), Biophysics, Biostatistics, Medical Chemistry, Cellular BiologyDissection, microscopic anatomy, scientific foundations
Professional SkillsCommunication skills, Medical Latin, IT in MedicineAcademic and professional orientation
2Basic Sciences IIAnatomy II, Histology II, Embryology II, Physiology I–II, Biochemistry I–IIIntegration of structure & function; lab work
Intro to Pathology & MicrobiologyMicrobiology I (intro), ImmunologyUnderstanding host defense
3Preclinical SciencesGeneral Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Pharmacology I, Microbiology II, Parasitology, Medical Genetics, PathophysiologyDisease mechanisms, drug fundamentals
Clinical IntroductionPropedeutics of Internal Medicine, Clinical Skills I, Radiology basicsHistory taking, physical exam techniques
4Core Clinical Rotations IInternal Medicine I, General Surgery I, Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology I, Neurology I, Psychiatry IBedside teaching, ward rounds, outpatient clinics
Diagnostic & Supporting SciencesRadiology, Laboratory Medicine, Forensic Medicine, DermatologyDiagnostic reasoning, imaging interpretation
5Core Clinical Rotations IIInternal Medicine II, Surgery II, Orthopedics, Traumatology, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology & ICU, Emergency MedicineProcedural skills, intensive clinical exposure
Public Health & Community MedicineEpidemiology, Preventive MedicinePublic health practice
6Final Clinical Year / InternshipLong-term clinical blocks in: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Family Medicine, Emergency, plus electivesFull clinical responsibility under supervision (similar to European “intern doctor”)
State Examination PreparationFinal complex exam (written, oral, and practical)Licensing qualification for MD degree

🎓 Upon Completion

ComponentDescription
Degree AwardedDoctor of Medicine (MD) recognized across EU
EU-wide RecognitionAutomatic recognition under EU Directive 2005/36/EC
Postgraduate TrainingResidency (Specialization) 4–6 years
EligibilityGraduates may practice across EU/EEA after residency

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