Foundation Year for Medical Studies

Required level of English language proficiency: B2 level (IELTS min. 5.5. or TOEFL IBT minimum 72 or equivalent)
Duration: 2 semesters - The first semester starts in October and finishes in January, while the second semester starts in January and finishes in May.
Fees and Finances

The Foundation Year for Medical Studies Program has been designed for students who would like to continue their studies at one of the medical universities in Hungary, and who, therefore, first need to and wish to extend and deepen their knowledge in the subjects required at the entrance examinations of those universities. In addition, the program also prepares future students of dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy and veterinary medicine for their university entrance examinations.

WBS reserves the right to test its students English language knowledge upon arrival in Hungary and prior to the commencement of the foundation programs.

SUBJECTS

Biology

• Cell Biology
• Physiology
• Genetics 

Chemistry

• General Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry 
• Organic Chemistry
• Introduction to Biochemistry

Physics

• Basic Physics
• Introduction to Biophysics

Linguistic Knowledge and Skills

• General English
• Medical English
• English for Professional Communication
• Hungarian

Please, note that each course will demand a considerable amount of out-of-class preparation and self-directed learning. Regular attendance, active participation, completion of in-class and out-of-class assignments are also required. Final grades will be based on continuous assessment and end-term examination results.

NB: The topics of the above subjects will cover the requirements of the entrance examinations of Hungarian medical universities, and mock-exams based on previous entrance exam questions will be organised. Students must note that the chances of their acceptance to the university will depend on their diligence and academic performance.