Study medicine as a regular course of study

Table of contents

    1. Content and structure of the program
    2. Information on the practical year (PJ)
    3. What can I do after graduation?
    4. Why study medicine (standard degree program) at TU Dresden?
    5. Information for applicants
    6. Information for students
    7. Contact and advice

Content and structure of the program

The course is based on the licensing regulations for doctors and is divided into three sections: In the first (pre-clinical) stage, students learn the basics of natural sciences and medicine. It lasts 4 semesters and concludes with the first section of the medical examination (Physikum). Admission requirements also include training in first aid and a three-month nursing internship. The second (clinical) study phase comprises 6 semesters (including four-month clinical traineeships) and concludes with the second section of the medical examination. The practical year is the final year of study. It covers the fields of surgery, internal medicine and general medicine or a clinical-practical elective subject. Medical studies are completed after 6 years and 3 months by passing the third section of the medical examination.

Überblick über den Ablauf des Medizinstudiums © MFD

Aufbau des Studiengangs Medizin

Below you will find more detailed information about the first and second stages of the course.

Preclinical study section

The following diagram shows the sequence and content of the first pre-clinical study section over 4 semesters.

Überblick über den Ablauf des vorklinischen Abschnitts © MFD
Clinical study section

The following diagram shows the sequence and content of the second clinical study phase over 6 semesters.

Überblick über den Ablauf des klinischen Abschnitts © MFD

Information on the practical year (PJ)

You can find information on the practical year (PJ) in our practical FAQ collection.

What can I do after graduation?

After successfully completing your medical studies, you will usually go on to train as a medical specialist. In any case, graduates have a wide range of opportunities to pursue their professional career in their own practice or as an employee, e.g. in clinics of various sponsors, in the public health service, in the supply, works or Medical Officer service, at universities and research institutions. Two career paths are presented in more detail in the following alumni portraits.

Female doctors with heart, brain and courage

Portrait von Marie Downar und Oxana Atmann © TUD

Even as medical students, Marie Downar and Oxana Atmann questioned the status quo and dared to try something new. Together with the nationwide non-profit association "Medicine and Humanity", they organized the "Future: Medicine" symposium in Dresden. to the alumni portrait

Forensic medicine is different from television

Portrait von Frau Metzler auf einem Boot © TUD

Until secondary school, Katrin Metzler wanted to become a vet. Then her interest switched to human medicine. But before the now 32-year-old could become a doctor, she trained as a nurse. Today, she is one of the few female forensic doctors in Germany. to the alumni portrait

Why study medicine (standard degree program) at TU Dresden?

The combination of high-quality education, diverse research opportunities and a liveable environment make studying medicine at TU Dresden something special:

  • outstanding teaching and cutting-edge research with staff from 73 nations
  • first-class equipped Medical Interprofessional Training Center (MITZ) for practical teaching on simulated patients
  • renowned medical facilities for clinical-practical studies in an interprofessional setting

  • Special focus on didactics and teaching research in the newly founded Institute for Didactics and Teaching Research in Medicine

  • Opportunities to specialize during the course of study in the optional specialization complexes
  • Numerous opportunities for stays abroad during your studies at one of our European partner institutions with ERASMUS or during the PJ worldwide, e.g. at Flinders University (Australia), Shinshu University (Japan) or King's College (UK).

The campus of Dresden University Medicine

The University Medicine campus is located in the Johannstadt district of Dresden. The premises of our faculty are located on the grounds of Dresden University Hospital and are easily accessible by public transport or bicycle. On the University Medicine campus you will also find the library branch (SLUB), the faculty administration building, a canteen for meals and, of course, halls of residence. Our picture collection provides a small insight for you.

Einblicke in die Medizinischen Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus
Teaser Studienangebot Haus 40
Teaser Studienangebot Haus 40

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Teaser MITZ
Teaser MITZ

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MF Startseite
Hörsaal Haus 19
Hörsaal Haus 19

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Hauptextbox Studienangebot

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Dekanat Vorplatz
Dekanat Vorplatz

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Mikforskopiersaal von vorn
Mikforskopiersaal von vorn

© Medizinische Fakultät der TU Dresden

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Drainagesystem.jpg

© S. Wiegand

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Information for applicants

Prospective students and applicants can find all the important information on our page How do I apply?

Information for students

Are you already studying medicine with us and looking for information? Then please take a look at our Information for students page.

Contact and advice

If you have any questions about studying medicine, our contact persons in the Dean of Studies Medicine | Dentistry will be happy to help you.

Dean of Studies Medicine - Prof. Dr. med. Steffen Heide, MME

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