Master of Medicine (MMed)
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Student testimonial (in French)
General content
The undergraduate course in medicine comprises six years’ study at two levels; the Master of Medicine (3 years, 180 ECTS credits) is the second level and the logical follow-on from the Bachelor of Medicine (3 years, 180 ECTS credits).
Holders of the Master of Medicine are allowed to take the Swiss Federal Examination in Medicine, which is common to all Swiss Medicine Faculties and is governed by the requirements of the Federal Law on the Medical Professions.
The Master’s course enables students to develop the necessary skills at the right level of knowledge, know-how and behavioural skills to deal with all common medical situations from their first day of practice (according to the requirements indicated in PROFILES, the national reference framework for undergraduate medical teaching).
The university is not responsible for specialist training; indeed, the Diploma in Specialist Medical Practice falls under the remit of the Swiss Institute for Postgraduate and Continuing Medical Education (ISFM, which is independent of the FMH).
Practical information
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Organiser |
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Address |
Bureau de l'enseignement de l'Ecole de médecine |
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Contact |
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Degree awarded |
Master of Medicine (MMed) |
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ECTS credits |
180 |
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Duration |
6 semesters |
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Teaching language |
French. Recommended level : C1. |
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Admission requirements |
The candidate must be a holder of a Bachelor of Medicine from the UNIL or have passed the conversion course to transfer from biology/life sciences to medicine. |
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Enrolment and final dates |
The degree course begins in the autumn semester only. |
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Part-time |
Possible under certain conditions. |
Career prospects
- Clinical Physician (hospital or private practice)
- Research Physician (universities, pharmaceutical industry, etc.)
- Public administrations, international or humanitarian organisations, insurance companies, etc.
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Career prospects after studies
Information and testimonials from alumni
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"First job after study" survey (in French only)
The professional situation of graduates from Swiss universities
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From UNIL to working life (in French only)
Results of the survey specifically concerning UNIL graduates
Exchanges and mobility
The exchange programme in the first year of the Master of Medicine at the School of Medicine provides access to about 40 universities in around 15 European countries. The mobility programme offered in Lausanne is very popular among students and allows around a third of each year’s cohort to gain international experience.
Subject to changes.
The French version prevails. Only the official texts should be considered binding.
Last update: 26 March 2024