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.
Course unit title |
ECTS
credits
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Course unit title |
ECTS
credits
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1 semester
Compulsory Courses
Human Anatomy I/II
Human Biology and Genetics
Human Histology I/II
Introduction to Medical Studies
Latin and Specialty Language
|
30.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
|
2 semester
Compulsory Courses
Biochemistry
Human Anatomy II/II
Human Histology II/II
Human Psychology
Psychology, Basics of Professional Communication and Psychosomaty
General Education Modules
|
30.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
|
3 semester
Compulsory Courses
General Microbiology and Immunology
Human Physiology II/II p.
Nursing Practical Skills Development
Public Health
The Propedeutics of Internal Diseases and the Basics of Clinical Oncology I/II p.
General Education Modules
|
30.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
|
4 semester
Compulsory Courses
Applied Anatomy, Fundamentals of Radiology
Medical Microbiology
Pathology I/II p.
Pharmacology I/II p.
The Propedeutics of Internal Diseases and the Basics of Clinical Oncology II/II p.
General Education Modules
|
30.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
|
5 semester
Compulsory Courses
Anesthesiology and Reanimatology; General Surgery
Obstetrics
Pathology II/II p.
Pharmacology II/II p.
Pulmonology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Chest Surgery I/II p.
Radiology
|
30.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
|
6 semester
Compulsory Courses
Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat
General Pediatrics and Neonatology I/II p.
Gynecology
Infectious Diseases and Dermatology I/II p.
Ophtalmology
Pulmonology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology; Chest Surgery II/II
|
30.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
|
7 semester
Compulsory Courses
Gastroenterology and Abdominal Surgery
General Pediatrics and Neonatology II/II p.
Infectious Diseases and Dermatology II/II
Laboratory Medicine
Neurology and Neurosurgery I/II p.
|
30.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
|
8 semester
Compulsory Courses
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
Clinical Practical Skills Development
Methodology of Scientific Work and Biostatistics
Neurology and Neurosurgery II/II p
Traumatology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine
|
30.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
|
9 semester
Compulsory Courses
Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Childhood Diseases and Surgery I/II p.
Clinical Genetics and Bioinformatics
Nephrology and Urology
Rheumatology, Endocrinology
|
30.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
|
10 semester
Compulsory Courses
Childhood Diseases and Surgery II/II p.
Clinical Pharmacology, Emergency Medicine
Critical Care Medicine, Transfusiology and Toxicology
Domestic Diseases, Family Medicine, Hematology, Geriatrics
Medical Ethics, Medical Law, Forensic Medicine
|
30.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
|
11 semester
Compulsory Courses
Internship and Graduation Thesis I/II p.
|
30.0
30.0
|
12 semester
Compulsory Courses
Final Examination
Internship and Graduation Thesis II/II p.
Internship exam
Master Final Thesis (Study field: Medicine)
|
30.0
5.0
20.0
3.0
2.0
|
*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.