Medicine

Programme structure

In the first 2 years, basic medical science is taught as a series of courses organized into four concurrent themes: molecular/cellular aspects of medicine, human structure and function, healthcare in the community, and early clinical and professional development. The integration of science and clinical practice starts at the beginning of the courses. Through a series of lectures, seminars, and visits to general practices and hospitals, you will be familiarised with patient contact and learn the principles of clinical history taking and examination. Student-selected components allow for the study of topics in depth. Following this, you will move into the clinical phases to rotate through a series of placements at major teaching trusts throughout the region and community.

*There are three State Graduation Exams for the study programme Medicine – Surgery, Internal Medicine, Women’s and Child diseases.

Please note: Internship is integrated into the curriculum of Medicine study programme and is an obligatory step of the programme. However, students are free to choose where to complete the internship – in Lithuania or other countries. Those who are willing to do their internships in Lithuania must have at least B1 level in Lithuanian Language. B1 level in Lithuanian Language is also required when applying for a license of health care professionals. Lithuanian Language course is an optional course in Medicine/Dentistry study programme and is available for all who are willing to choose it.

Important information regarding the Lithuanian Language course during the studies

• VU Faculty of Medicine offers students a FREE OF CHARGE Lithuanian Language course;
• B1 level of Lithuanian language is achieved after four semesters of attendance;
• One semester course is 2,5 ECTS credits;
• The student shall attend classes two times per week.

Why taking the Lithuanian Langue course is important:

• During the clinical courses to communicate with patients. Knowing the language eases communication and considerably helps the learning process.
• Easier to obtain licensing in the country of choice. After graduation from integrated Medicine studies, having B1 level of Lithuanian, graduates may apply for a doctor’s medical practice license according to The Law on Medical Practice of the Republic of Lithuania. That means graduates could get licenses issued in Lithuania. Later on, they could start the practice in Lithuania or another country where the LT license is valid or might help get a license in that country faster and easier. Applying for licenses in Lithuania is not mandatory but might shorten the procedures and time required to obtain a license in another country.

Key Learning Outcomes

A Medical doctor possesses skills in using main clinical methods, including taking and writing a detailed medical case history, performing physical examination and assessment of mental status, interpretation of patients’ case history results, physical, laboratory and instrumental examination, identification of patients problems, determination of preliminary diagnosis, assessment and treatment plans. He/she also possesses the main clinical skills including basic and advanced life support, venous puncture, as well as scientific research, communication, professional ethics, informational technology skills.

Programme Specific Requirements

The applicants must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for admission:

•  Must take an entrance examination. The examination is conducted online on 7 April/ 16 June/ 12 July 2022 at 14:00 (UTC+3). An applicant must register for an examination and choose a suitable date. The registration form is here. An applicant can take an examination only once per one application period. Further information regarding the examination you will find here.
• If an applicant has taken either SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M or MCAT test not earlier than 2 years before the submission of application, the applicant can apply without taking the entrance examination (SAT and MCAT scores are valid for 2 years).

Minimum applicable score in SAT Biology Test: 600

Minimum applicable score in MCAT Test: 500

• Applicants applying through the agencies that VU are in cooperation with, including MediStart, StudiMed, Med-Prep Europe, are not obliged to take an entrance examination. Those applicants can apply with completion of either Biology or Chemistry/Physics at the secondary education level.
• Completion of Biology (or Natural Science/Science) course at the secondary education level is compulsory.
• Completion of either Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry course at the secondary education level is an advantage.
• Applicants who have graduated from Biomedical Sciences/Health Sciences can apply with completion of either Biology or Chemistry/Physics at the secondary education level. Please submit your diploma and transcripts when applying. It will also be individually decided if an additional entrance examination is required.
• Applicants taking an entrance examination are not required to submit any additional English language proficiency document.
• Online interview (only for the selected candidates).

In addition, all applicants have to fulfil general admission requirements.

For Transferring Students

The Faculty of Medicine accepts transfer students strictly only to the 2nd and 3rd semesters (not any later semesters). If interested, please send a copy of a transcript of academic records from your current university to the coordinator of international studies at the Faculty of Medicine, Kateryna Liubomudrova, e-mail:  for the initial evaluation.