The Integrated Cycle of Studies for the Master's Degree in Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto lasts 12 semesters. The first 6 semesters (180 ECTS) confer the degree of Licenciado in Basic Health Sciences and the last 6 (180 ECTS) the degree of Mestre in Medicine and thus the qualification required for access to all medical specialties.
The curricular organization allows students early contact with health care units and patients and intense practical training, comprehensive and adapted to the needs of future physicians. Through optional curricular units, students also have the opportunity to differentiate and personalize their training and to participate, very early in their academic career, in diverse activities, namely biomedical research.
At the end of the cycle of studies, the student should have acquired solid scientific training and have developed all the competencies indispensable for the proper and responsible exercise of Medicine.

Employment Prospects

Medical Careers; Medical Research; Consulting in the Pharmaceutical Industry; Medical Education.

Information

May apply for the Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine (MIM) students who have completed the 12th grade, or have a legally equivalent qualification, and have taken the annually announced national entrance exams.

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