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.
Digital Office Hour via Zoom:
Tuesday: 10 am - 12.30 pm
Please register via the following link: https://uni-koeln.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qf-mvqjoiH9L_zg_mBtFpL5y3ZvWYfxkU
Please note:
1) At "Zeit" you can chose the date.
2) After registration you will get a confirmation email with further information.
3) Please deal with the data protection conditions at https://zoom.us/de-de/privacy.html. When you click on the link, you will be asked to download the zoom client or to install the corresponding app on your mobile phone / tablet. It's best to give it a try in advance.
4) At the beginning of the meeting you will come in a so called "waiting room". Please wait here until we invite you for the couselling.
Questions via e-mail to: studienstart-international@verw.uni-koeln.de