Single-Cycle Master's
Medicine and Surgery (equivalent to MBBS/MD) – UM
Course Overview
The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (International Medical School – IMS) at the University of Milan is a 6-year integrated MD programme (360 ECTS) taught entirely in English. The curriculum combines foundational biomedical sciences with early clinical exposure, problem-based learning, simulation training, and extensive clinical rotations in leading teaching hospitals across the Lombardy region.
Students develop competencies in diagnosis, patient care, preventive medicine, medical ethics, communication, evidence-based practice, and clinical research through small-group learning and interdisciplinary education. The programme emphasizes innovation, scientific research, international collaboration, and hands-on clinical experience, preparing graduates for postgraduate residency training, medical licensing examinations, and medical practice worldwide, subject to the regulations of the destination country.
Entry Requirements
- Completion of 12 years of school education with a High School Diploma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) that is recognized as equivalent to the Italian secondary school diploma and eligible for admission to higher education in the country where it was obtained.
- Qualified NEET-UG scorecard and IMAT (International Medical Admissions Test) qualifying score
- English Language Proficiency (B2/C1 Level certificate or IMAT qualification)
- Universitaly portal pre-enrollment & EU/Non-EU visa verification
- Declaration of Value (DoV) or CIMEA State ment of Comparability
Career Outcomes
- Specialist Trainee in Clinical & Surgical Specialties in Italy/EU
- General Practitioner / Primary Care Physician
- Emergency Room & Locum Physician
- Clinical Research Fellow / Biomedical PhD Researcher
- Public Health Officer / Medical Consultant in Global Healthcare & Biotech
Scholarship Available
- Yes (DSU Regional Need-Based Grant & University Merit Scholarships)
