CEPU MEDICAL STUDIES General Medicine and Dentistry in Sofia, Bulgaria

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1 CEPU MEDICAL STUDIES General Medicine and Dentistry in Sofia, Bulgaria

2 CEPU has established a Medical Studies Department at The Medical University of Sofia (MUS) in Bulgaria ABOUT MUS Medical University of Sofia (MUS) - It is the oldest and largest Medical University in Bulgaria. - It has a 96-year-long history. - A State University accredited by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation in the Republic of Bulgaria. - An international training environment. - One of the best universities in Bulgaria, with a reputation for excellence in academics.

3 ABOUT MUS It boasts the most up-to-date equipment It uses innovative techniques Its students have the opportunity to practice in hospitals and medical or dentistry laboratories

4 CEPU MEDICAL STUDIES and MUS CEPU and MUS have a partnership agreement which reserves places for CEPU Medical Studies students who attend the preparatory course and pass the final test, granting them access to Medicine and Dentistry degree courses. Moreover, CEPU Medical Studies provides a tutoring service to assist students in their university studies.

5 CEPU and MUS: the advantages CEPU provides international students with an educational package that is complete with preparation and assistance for the degree courses in Medicine and Dentistry at MUS. Students have the possibility for immediate integration into their chosen faculty. With the assistance of CEPU Medical Studies, students achieve the best academic and professional performances.

6 CEPU and MUS: the advantages CEPU Medical Studies services are all held at MUS University, ensuring educational continuity.

7 The CEPU Department at MUS

8 CEPU and MUS: the advantages After the first year, CEPU remains at the students disposal with a personal support service in order that students maintain their excellent level of preparation. The CEPU Medical Studies Students Office in Sofia takes care of enrolment procedures at MUS, and helps with logistics, accommodation and Visa procedures.

9 CEPU and MUS: the advantages Low cost of living in Sofia Possibility of living on the CEPU campus in Sofia

10 The CEPU campus in Sofia Five floors; 20 flats with kitchenette; possibility of shared or single rooms with private bathroom; reception; bar; study-rooms; underground two-levels parking lot, 20 minutes from University with good public transport links.

11 Our Mission To improve international students level, and bring it up to that required by MUS for admission. To provide study assistance through extra lessons in order to maintain high standard performances.

12 Admission procedures for CEPU Medical Studies students Preparatory Course in Sofia taught in English: Classes: Science; English Language, Medical Terminology in English. Passing the final test of the preparatory course will grant access to MUS Courses.

13 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: MEDICINE Year Description 1 Preparatory course with final test First year at MUS with CEPU Medical Studies extra-university assistance 2-6 Continuation of studies at MUS: five years with the possibility, from the 2nd year, to continue with CEPU Medical Studies for extrauniversity assistance 7 One year of pre-graduate work experience at university hospitals - Final qualifying exam With this qualification students will be able to take part in post-graduate programmes in any EU country.

14 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: DENTISTRY Year Description 1 Preparatory course with final test First year at MUS with CEPU Medical Studies extra-university assistance 2-5 Continuation of studies at MUS: four years with the possibility, from the 2nd year, to continue with CEPU Medical Studies for extra-university assistance 6 One year of pre-graduate work experience at university hospitals - Board Examination Upon passing the Board Examination, students will be able to work as dentists in any EU country.

15 How everything works: University lessons held by MUS Professors are taught only in English. They are held mainly from Monday to Friday in the mornings; In the afternoons, the tutoring service is at the students disposal at the CEPU department located in the University.

16 MUS and other medical universities CEPU Medical Studies at MUS Admission Exam Admission Admission Preparatory course with final test (places at MUS are reserved for CEPU Medical Studies students) Degree in Medicine or Dentistry

17 Entry Requirements: Secondary School Diploma An official Certificate stating subjects studied at Secondary School (certifying that the student has studied Chemistry and Biology) Suitable knowledge of English

18 Guidance interview The CEPU Students Office in Sofia provides support to complete all matriculation formalities and procedures Residency on the CEPU campus in Sofia or in a structure found with the help of CEPU Medical Studies Final test of the preparatory course, whi ch grants admission to MUS Preparatory Course Attendance at University, with the possibility of an expert tutor s assistance Graduation Graduates are qualified to esercise the profession in Europe

19 Statistics for the 2012/2013 Academic Year CEPU Medical Studies students at MUS Pass rates for the 1st semester of 2012/2013 Medicine - Cytology: 95.7% pass rate - Medical Ethics: 100% pass rate Dentistry - Cytology: 85.7% pass rate - Physics: 85.7% pass rate - Chemistry: 100% pass rate Exams are marked from 1 to 6; a mark of 3 or below is a fail

20 Pass rates for the 1st semester of 2012/2013

21 Pass rates for the 1st semester of 2012/2013

22 MUS Degree in Medicine CEPU Medical Studies students at MUS Pass rates for the 2 nd semester of the first year of 2012/2013 passed failed absent Physics 73% Chemistry 85% Biology 85% Latin 88% Bulgarian 90% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Physics Chemistry Biology Latin Bulgarian Serie2 Serie3 Serie4

23 REASONS TO STUDY AT THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOFIA - The University issues students with a European Diploma Supplement which ensures that the degree obtained is recognised in the whole of the European Union and European Economic Area. - The Medical University of Sofia teaches the following degrees: Professional Bachelor s, Bachelor s, Masters and Doctorates for all professions and subjects. - MUS holds first place in the official ratings of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Science for all professional fields Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health and Healthcare.

24 - The University offers hostels for all students in twin rooms at approximately 50 euros per month, including electricity, water, central heating and security costs. - Food in the Medical University of Sofia canteens costs around 3 euros per day for lunch or dinner. - The Socrates and Erasmus programmes are integrated into the University and the exchanging of students and lecturers is carried out with other European universities. - The Medical University of Sofia uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), allowing for a wide mobility of students. - The Medical University of Sofia organises winter and summer camps in the mountains and at the seaside every year for its students.

25 - Students have at their disposal the biggest and best multi-faceted hospitals for practical training. - The educational process at the University is carried out by highly-skilled staff: 1,472 Lecturers, as well as Academicians, Corresponding Members, Professors, Associate Professors and Assistants. - The University is an indisputable leader in the medico-biological field. - Over 7,100 students are currently studying at the Medical University of Sofia, including 2,400 foreign students from 58 different countries - The Medical University of Sofia has educational links with several European countries. - The University is situated in the center of Sofia with excellent transport links. - The Medical University of Sofia takes care of its graduates through the Career Development Center, which helps them in finding jobs.

26 Tuition Fee Options For the first year: - Preparatory Course & CEPU tutoring service during the first year: euros - MUS University tuition fees for the first year: euros TOTAL COSTS FOR FIRST YEAR: euros For the following years: - CEPU tutoring service: euros per year - MUS University tuition fees: euros per year

27 Accommodation - Several options available: flat, hotel or host family, starting from 250 euros per month - Live on the CEPU campus in Sofia: euros per year (no board included)- shared room; euros per year (no board included)- single room. The CEPU Student Office in Sofia provides assistance for: - Enrolment procedures - Completion of all bureaucratic procedures (including help with obtaining a Visa) - Logistics and accommodation