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speciality: Medicine And Surgery

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What Is a Medicine Degree?

Saving someone’s life is perhaps one of the most remarkable feelings in the world. Even so, not so many of us have the chance to experience this. It takes passion, a strong personality and years of study to be able to work in the medical field.

Pursuing a Medical degree is not only challenging and demanding but also competitive. Medical degrees are shaped for people who show high motivation and commitment as well as interest for sciences. 

Throughout a Medicine degree, candidates are equipped with a wide range of competences, from practical abilities required for specialized hands-on tasks to communication skills needed to interact with the patients. Thus, any medical students will be able to take a simple blood sample as well as perform a complex surgical procedure.

Benefits of a Medical Degree

Undoubtedly, medicine is one of the most vital fields of work – therefore there will always be a high demand of workforce needed. The employment rate for a medical graduate student is of 90%.

Due to its diverse branches, graduates from a Medical course have a variety of career choices, according to their expertise. Nursing, radiology, anaesthetics are just some of the many specialities offered in this field. Regardless of the speciality, the most important aspect needed to be taken into consideration is that medical professionals are well-respected and well-paid all over the world. 

Additionally, graduates possess a series of transferable skills, such as logical reasoning, critical appraisal, listening, written and oral communication and many others. These assets are sought and highly valuable in most fields of work.

Medical Degree Structure

Medical courses are usually a six-year commitment, but it can vary according to the university. Most of the modern universities integrate clinical education with basic sciences from the beginning of the academic curriculum, while traditional institutions divide them into preclinical and clinical education. 

Most schools understand the importance of practical knowledge, especially in this field, therefore they encourage the students to observe professional healthcare practitioners. Another way to gain practical experience is to go to different clinics and receive specialised training, followed by actual practical work. 

No matter the practices of the university, always keep in mind that medical courses are structured differently in every country. Therefore, medical qualifications gained in one country are not necessarily recognised in another country. 

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    Learning to be the best

    I’m really enjoying my time at UniMi! The advisors are super helpful and tailored to my needs. The classes are well-organized, and I’m learning a lot. The campus and surrounding area are amazing, and I love the vibe here. What I appreciate most is how responsive the university is to student issues, and the professors are really committed to helping us succeed, they push us to do our best.

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    Programme: Medicine
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2027
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Milano
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    Bachelor degree in medicine

    Good quality of lessons and teaching, considered by most to be on par with the private universities. The only downside for me is the overall quality of material and physical spaces given to students, which is kind of lacking.

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    Programme: Medicine and Surgery
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2029
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Milano
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  • Medicine
    Viola
    Transition quality

    My time studying here has been truly remarkable, with professors bringing world-class expertise from around the world. While the pandemic has forced the school to adapt quickly, it has handled the transition impressively. If I were to suggest an improvement, it would be more robust language support to meet the program’s global ambitions.

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    Programme: Medicine
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2023
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Milano
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    Raphael
    Experienced professors

    Studying here was an incredible experience, with a faculty comprising experts from global backgrounds. The pandemic tested the school’s agility, but it rose to the challenge. For me, the only missing piece was more comprehensive language training to complement the program’s international focus.

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    Programme: Medicine
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2023
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Milano
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  • Medicine
    Francis
    Exceeds your expectations

    The University of Milan exceeds my expectations, offering an exceptional academic experience. The seamless integration of theoretical foundations and practical applications fosters a comprehensive understanding. Furthermore, the university’s diverse community and Milan’s vibrant cultural landscape provide an ideal environment for intellectual exploration and personal growth.

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    Programme: Medicine
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2025
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Milano
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    Nicole
    Exceptional education

    Choosing the University of Milan was one of the best decisions I ever made. The rigorous academic programs, collaborative research projects, and internship opportunities have prepared me for a successful career. The university’s location in the heart of Milan provides unparalleled access to industry leaders and cultural experiences. I wholeheartedly recommend the University of Milan to anyone seeking an exceptional education.

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    Programme: Medicine
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2025
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    Campus: Milano
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    A welcoming place for international students

    Studying at the University of Milan has been both rewarding and challenging. The courses are well-designed and many of the professors are engaging and approachable. I have found that while the work is stimulating, it is manageable and professors are open to collaborating with students. I wouldn’t change a thing about this school if I had the chance! The University of Milan is quite diverse as well. As an international student, I feel welcome and included, with many professors and classmates addressing me by my first name

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    Programme: Medicine
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2025
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    Campus: Milano
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    Excellent teaching but poor facilities

    I personally love my Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. The various subjects are often interesting, even if obviously all exams cannot be expected to be appreciated by every student. The professors are prepared and very available when you need clarification. Furthermore, I find it very positive that they try in every way to make people passionate about the subject they explain. Among the negative aspects, I must say that, due to the way the degree course is structured, in the first three years the laboratories and exercises are relatively few. For example, I would find it useful for the study of Human Anatomy and suggestive to be able to see real organs and not just plastic models, despite the fact that the latter proposed by the professors are still very detailed and useful and therefore not to be put aside. Furthermore, for the first three years (I am in the second) there is a complete lack of real hospital experiences, but perhaps this is done to stimulate students to acquire solid knowledge preparatory to clinical experience. Finally, the whole area of Città Studi, where there are not only the students of Medicine and Surgery (from the Central Pole, since there were then the Vialba and San Paolo poles separated from mine) but also students of many other scientific faculties (eg Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Earth Sciences), lacks facilities useful to students. First of all, a canteen where you can even just eat the food you have prepared at home, but I must say that libraries are also lacking: there is the BICF, beautiful but with absolutely limited places.

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    Programme: Medicine
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2026
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    Campus: Milano
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    My University Experience

    My university is good because it has many choices of study and is divided into several locations throughout Milan. This is an economic university and helps those who have difficulty to pay taxes. On the other hand, I am particularly critical of my degree program as there is a bad organization of the secretariat for the students and the study environments are narrow and neglected.

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    Programme: Medicine
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2018
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