Medical Doctor (Medicine/MBBS)
Program Overview
Medical Doctor (Medicine/MBBS) at University Of Georgia is an English-taught bachelors degree program designed to build current academic knowledge, applied skills, professional judgment, and readiness for employment or further study. The curriculum combines core study with research, practical learning, and a final integrative component.
Goals, Outcomes & Methods
Biomedical sciences, anatomy and physiology, pathology, pharmacology, diagnostics, clinical medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, public health, ethics, research, and supervised clinical rotations.
Knowledge and Understanding Deep and systematic knowledge of biomedical sciences. Knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, processes, methods and general concepts of behavioral and social sciences. Broad knowledge of clinical sciences in various medical specialties and subspecialties, including critical understanding of theories and principles and some of the latest aspects of knowledge. Broad knowledge of medicines and their appointment, which includes a critical understanding of theories and principles, and some of the latest aspects of knowledge. Broad knowledge of public health: disease prevention and health promotion, disease screening and supervision, epidemiology, resource allocation and health economics, global health and inequality. Broad knowledge of ethical and legal principles related to medical practice and research, including critical understanding of theories and principles, and some of the latest aspects of knowledge. Knowledge of organizing healthcare organizations and systems and understanding the role of the physician in this system. Skills Carry out a consultation with a patient. Assess clinical presentations, order investigations, make differential diagnoses, and negotiate a management plan. Providing first aid in emergency medical situations (First aid and resuscitation measures). Drug prescription. Conducting Practical Procedures. Communicate effectively in a medical context. The use of Ethic and Legal Principles in Medical Practice. Evaluation of psychological and social aspects regarding patients’ disease. The use of knowledge, skills and principles based on evidence. Use information and information technology effectively in a medical context. Ability to apply scientific principles, method and knowledge to medical practice and research. Implementation of health promoting events, engage with public healthcare issues, efficient performance within the healthcare system. Professionalism. Responsibility and Autonomy Appreciate the necessity of lifelong learning and continuous professional development in medical profession. Use ethical, legal principals and protect patients’ rights. Communicate, Negotiate and resolve conflicts in professional context with anyone, despite their social, cultural, religious or ethnic affiliation. Establish relationships with patients and colleagues based on equality, social and liberal values.
Lectures, seminars, guided discussion, case and problem-based learning, individual and group assignments, presentations, practical or laboratory sessions, independent study, digital learning resources, and project or research supervision.
Program Structure & Plan
The program has 360 ECTS and includes 6 years of teaching. It consists of compulsory (326 ECTS) and optional (34 ECTS) components, 12 –of which are for language components. The duration of the academic year is 38 weeks Number of semesters - 2 (each semester 19 weeks) Duration of the study period - 15 weeks Duration of session periods - 2 weeks Make up / Retake - 2 weeks
Tuition & Fees
| Fee Type | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Fees | |||||||
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Tuition Fee
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6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 39,000 |
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Application Fee
One-time · non-refundable
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170 | — | — | — | — | — | 170 |
| Grand Total | 6,670 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 39,170 |
No scholarships are currently available for this program.
Who Should Apply
he program consists of theoretical and laboratory teaching, as well as practice, which is implemented within the courses based on the thematic direction. Theoretical lectures can be concurrently conducted in two and more groups. A semester offers clinical rotations of medical profiles that consider daily and intensive teaching and is organized as in the university campus as well as in the affiliated medical institutions. The students’ number in laboratory and practical groups is not more than 15. The practical training is conducted using mentor system, as for the evaluation of clinical and professional skills the structured (integrated) evaluation system in simulation and clinical setting is used. International students must choose the Georgian language with total of 12 credits, from the block of mandatory elective subjects. If they choose a 6-credit Georgian language subject, it is taken once a year, during the fall or spring semester, which must be completed before the start of clinical studies.
Admission Requirements
Passport, Passport-size photo, Academic transcript, Diploma / certificate
Required Documents
Career Prospects
Medical Doctor (MD) Medical Research Internal Medicine Family Medicine Public Health Clinical Diagnostics Healthcare Management Preventive Medicine
Program Accreditation & Recognition
Program delivered within University Of Georgia's authorized higher-education framework and designed around applicable national medical education standards; recognition and licensing eligibility must be confirmed with the destination regulator.
General Information
he program consists of theoretical and laboratory teaching, as well as practice, which is implemented within the courses based on the thematic direction. Theoretical lectures can be concurrently conducted in two and more groups. A semester offers clinical rotations of medical profiles that consider daily and intensive teaching and is organized as in the university campus as well as in the affiliated medical institutions. The students’ number in laboratory and practical groups is not more than 15. The practical training is conducted using mentor system, as for the evaluation of clinical and professional skills the structured (integrated) evaluation system in simulation and clinical setting is used.
International students must choose the Georgian language with total of 12 credits, from the block of mandatory elective subjects. If they choose a 6-credit Georgian language subject, it is taken once a year, during the fall or spring semester, which must be completed before the start of clinical studies.
Accommodation details coming soon. Contact the university for housing options.
Prepare Visa Documents
Submit Visa Application - The student submits the visa application through the Georgian Embassy, E-Visa portal, or authorized visa center depending on the process applicable to their country.
Verification & Processing - Authorities may verify documents.
Receive Visa Approval - Once approved, the student receives the Georgia student visa (D3 visa) and can prepare for travel.
Travel to Georgia - After arrival, students complete university registration and begin classes.
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) - After entering Georgia, students usually apply for a Temporary Residence Card/Permit to legally continue their stay during studies.
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