Studienstart International
for Students of the Faculty of Medicine
Human Medicine
Your curriculum in Studienstart International
- Practical tutorial “Biology for Medical Practitioners” (performance assessment: written exam)
- Tutorial on German terminology (attendance)
- If necessary, an event to improve language competence (performance assessment: written exam)2
- Tutorial “German for Medical Practitioners” (performance assessment: written exam) - Requirement: level IV
- Orientation series (attendance)
- Seminar “Intercultural Awareness” (performance assessment: essay)
- Study skills course (performance assessment: oral presentation)
- Lecture and tutorial “Chemistry for Medical Practitioners” (voluntary)
Requirements for admission to the degree programme:
- Passing the above-mentioned performance assessments1
- Regular participation in the above-mentioned events
If you have not reached level IV in the semester, you will be required to take part in the following course during the lecture-free period after you have completed Studienstart International:
- Pre-semester course (5-6 weeks) in “German as a foreign language” (20 SWS)
If you do not pass, you can repeat Studienstart International once.
[1] You will be very well prepared for the exam in a tutorial. You have three attempts to pass the exam this semester. Experience has shown that the majority of students pass in their first attempt.
[2] You will take a placement test of the UoC’s “German as a Foreign Language” Department. If you are placed in level IV (or lower), you will take part in the event.
Neurosciences
Your curriculum in Studienstart International
- Cognitive Neurosciences I (clinical exam)
- Thematic lecture series (attendance)
- Tutorial on German terminology (attendance)
- If necessary, an event to improve language competence (exam performance: written exam)2
- Tutorial “German for Medical Practitioners” (performance assessment: written exam) - Requirement: level IV
- Orientation series (attendance)
- Seminar “Intercultural Awareness” (performance assessment: essay)
- Study skills course (performance assessment: oral presentation)
- Lecture and tutorial “Chemistry for Medical Practitioners” (voluntary)
Requirements for admission to the degree programme:
- Passing the above-mentioned examinations performance assessments1
- Regular participation in the above-mentioned events
After successful completion of Studienstart International plus, you can transfer directly to the first semester of your degree programme – without having to apply again.
If you do not pass, you can repeat Studienstart International once.
Dentistry
Your curriculum in Studienstart International
- Lecture “Biology for Dentists”
- Lecture “Materials Science I” with practical exercises (performance assessment: practical exam)
- Tutorial on German terminology (attendance)
- If necessary, an event to improve language competence (performance assessment: written exam)2
- Tutorial “German for Medical Practitioners” (performance assessment: written exam) - Requirement: level IV
- Orientation series (attendance)
- Seminar “Intercultural Awareness” (performance assessment: essay)
- Study skills course (performance assessment: oral presentation)
- Lecture and tutorial “Chemistry for Medical Practitioners” (voluntary)
After successful participation in Studienstart International, admission to the first semester is granted.
Requirements for admission to the degree programme:
- Passing the above-mentioned performance assessments1
- Regular participation in the above-mentioned events
After successful completion of Studienstart International plus, you can transfer directly to the first semester of the degree programme – without having to apply again.
If you do not pass, you can repeat Studienstart International once.