MEDICAL PREPARATORY PROGRAM
PRE-DEGREE STUDY PROGRAM
Do you have a passion for medicine and do you wonder about the right way to get into med school?
Then our Medical Preparatory Program (or MedPrep) is just the right choice for you! Acquire funda- mental knowledge in medical studies and natural sciences, gain hands-on practical experience through laboratory courses and medical internships and boost your chances to obtain a study place in medicine!
The two semester pre-degree program is taught in both English and German. It provides a professional qualification schedule for medical school entry in Germany and other attractive study locations in Europe. Also the entry into other health care-related study programs like Clinical Psychology or Public Health will be facilitated. The curriculum includes individual application training as well as entrance exam preparation for formats such as TMS, HamNAT and MedAT. International admission testing for the SAT is also included.
As a MedPrep student you will take full advantage of the manifold learning opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. Visit challenging undergraduate classes in the natural sciences, partici- pate in professional skills courses covering topics such as medical ethics, patient consultation or academic learning skills and sharpen your intercultural skills.
With its international campus Jacobs University offers you a truly unique study experience in Germany. Join the community with students from over 100 nations and immerse yourself in the inspiring world of academic rigor. Carrying the spirit of Jacobs University, the four residential colleges offer a safe and sound learning environment. Our acclaimed academic mentoring system ensures that everybody receives support and guidance.
So, if you look for an ideal starting point to become a medical doctor or dentist, then MedPrep is the right program for you!
MEDICAL PREPARATORY PROGRAM (MEDPREP)
GET YOUR MEDICAL
CAREER STARTED!
In consultation with professors, medical practitioners and career counselors, we have designed a program that offers you the best possible preparation for medical studies and that provides optimal guidance for your applications to medical schools. As a MedPrep student, you create your own personal study plan based on your background and your personal career goals. Central elements of the study program include:
EXPERT GUIDANCE IN YOUR TRANSITION TO MEDICAL STUDIES
Prepare an excellent application to the German medical school system, learn about other possi- bilities to pursue medical studies outside of Germany and be sure not to miss any important registration deadlines.
MEDICAL BASICS
Prepare yourself for the challenge of studying medicine; brush up and expand your knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics and acquire first knowledge in physiology and anatomy while earning up to 45 transferable ECTS credits in university level courses.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Gain hands-on lab experience and apply your acquired knowledge during a short internship in medical care.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TRAINING
Obtain effective learning strategies for medical school and prepare for your career with courses in medical ethics, medical English, an introduction to the German health care system and much more.
TEST PREPATION
Get ready for your university entrance examinations! MedPrep offers intensive training for the most common medical entrance examination tests such as the TMS, the HAM-Nat or the Austrian MedAT.
Furthermore, the program will give you the opportunity to prepare for university admission tests to English-language programs such as the SAT.
PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION AND CAREER COUNSELING
The field of health care offers a variety of diverse career opportunities. Explore different professional fields and – together with our instructors – determine the path that is right for you. Seize the oppor- tunity to participate in the various orientation possibilities that the curriculum at Jacobs University offers. Explore majors outside the field of medicine to learn more about alternative career opportu- nities in psychology, business, the natural sciences and many more.
THE PROGRAM
MEDPREP MODULES
CORE CURRICULUM
ELECTIVES After consultation with the academic advisor, students select 2-3 further modules.
UP TO 5 CREDITS
APPLIED MEDICAL STUDIES (GERMAN) Internship (Hospital) Lab Course Medicine
UP TO 5 CREDITS
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL SKILLS (GERMAN)
Learning strategies, scientific and experimental skills, career counseling, medical ethics, structures of
the health sector, medical English
SAT TRAINING (ENGLISH)
Intensive test preparation for admission tests to English language university programs CREDITSO
UP TO CREDITS10
FOUNDATIONS IN MEDICINE (ENGLISH) Biology/Physiology
Anatomy UP TO
CREDITS15
UP TO 15 CREDITS
CREDITSO
TEST PREPARATION (GERMAN)
Intensive test preparation for TMS, HamNat, MedAT
MODULE 8 MODULE 7 MODULE 6 MODULE 5 MODULE 4 MODULE 3 MODULE 2 MODULE 1
CAREER ORIENTATION (ENGLISH)
Overview lecture series in economics & management, social sciences & humanities, life sciences & natural
sciences, computer sciences & engineering UP TO
CREDITS5
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE MODULE (ENGLISH)
Predefined elective course modules in chemistry, biochemistry, psychology, neurosciences, etc.
FOUNDATIONS IN NATURAL SCIENCES (ENGLISH)
Organic Chemistry Physics
SERVICES
COSTS
HOW AND WHERE CAN I APPLY?
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Academic preparation for studies in human medicine and dentistry with a strong focus on the natural sciences.
Hands-on practical experience through medical internships and laboratory courses.
Organization of the medical internship.
Preparation for German and international medical school admission procedures, including intensive training for standardized admission tests (TMS, HamNAT, MedAT) and support with the preparation of application materials – we guarantee that you will not miss any deadlines!.
Career counseling with regard to career options in the health sector in and outside of Germany.
Orientation Week to facilitate the transition to Jacobs University.
Accommodation in residential colleges with modern single rooms.
In-college cafeterias with full board.
Fully-equipped sports center and multimedia rooms.
General support (airport pick-up etc.).
University campus with 24-hour securityThe total cost of the MedPrep program is € 25,000. The fee includes all costs associated with the program, including tuition, room and board in the residential colleges, medical internships, excursions as well as public transportation within Bremen.
For a complete application to the MedPrep Program, please submit the following documents:
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the online application form.
a short motivation statement.
your high school transcripts.
a reference letter from a teacher or a guidance counselor.
a proof of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate or equivalent).
a proof of German language proficiency (B 2) if German is not your native languageThe rolling admission process for Fall entry begins the year before on September 15 and ends on August 15, two weeks prior to the start of the program. Students who require a visa for Germany should apply by June 15.
Jacobs University is a private university located in Bremen. It is one of the most international universities in Germany, characterized by a truly intercultural community. The university, which was founded in 2001, attracts highly talented and open-minded students from all over the world; more than 1,300 students from over 100 nations currently live and study on our residential campus.
Jacobs University is a research-oriented, state-accredited university with a broad portfolio of undergraduate and graduate study programs from the natural and social sciences to engineering and economics. Programs are typically taught in English.
Research and education at Jacobs University are structured in three distinct focus areas:
MOBILITY – OF PEOPLE, GOODS AND INFORMATION HEALTH – FOCUS ON BIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES DIVERSITY – IN MODERN SOCIETIES
At Jacobs University, class sizes are small, professors act as individual personal mentors and academic advisors to students. Students are actively involved in research from their first year of study. In research and teaching, our faculty members follow a transdisciplinary approach, addressing issues from multiple perspectives. In Germany’s most comprehensive and detailed university ranking by the Center for Higher Education (CHE), Jacobs University has consistently achieved top marks since first participating in 2005.
Jacobs University is based in the north of Bremen – a city with a maritime atmosphere and 1,200 years of history. About half a million people live in Bremen, and it is easy to get around the city, which has a high quality of living. The historical market square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famous for Bremen’s mascots, the Town Musicians from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. More than 30,000 students live and study in Bremen and nearby Bremerhaven. Bremen boasts a great cultural life with great restaurants, theater plays, concerts, festivals, or flea markets. The city is home to the Freimarkt, Germany’s oldest funfair, and the traditional Christmas Market is a popular destination not just for locals. Centrally located in Europe and with an international airport close to the city center, Bremen is an ideal starting point for trips to destinations such as Hamburg, Berlin, Paris, Rome or Amsterdam.
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