Medical Degree Programmes
Each of the Universities in the scheme operate medical degree programmes entirely through the medium of English and all are highly regarded in the International medical field.
At present there are around 1,000 English speaking students who have gone through the C.M.U.C.A.S. medical degree programmes in the various years of study for medicine, plus many more in other departments.
There are also thousands of Czech and other international students who also enjoy communicating in English, and of course all of the academic staff speak English fluently.
Medical Degree Courses
The University operates a semester system for the medical degree courses similar to that of many British institutions.
- The first semester begins at the end of September and ends in December or early in January
- The second semester starts at the beginning of February
The long break allows for revision and examinations. Those who wish to do so can return home during this long break and take the examination at the end of this period.
The medical degree courses are modular with many of the exams assessed orally.
- The average number of hours of instruction per week is around 30
- The year ends in June/July.
The last years at University are fully dedicated to clinical subjects. Bedside teaching, however, starts in the third year.
In order that students will be able to converse with patients and make clinical notes, all students are taught the basics of the Czech language at the beginning of their medical degree courses. A 'crash course' is organised prior to the beginning of the first semester, and during all major holiday periods, which teaches these basics.
Dental and Veterinary courses are also offered through the scheme, for which students should ask for separate details from the Registrar.
Studying at the faculties of medicine exacts high intellectual abilities and good moral qualities from students.
It is not the aim of the faculties to produce a high number of graduates but to educate professionally and morally wellprepared doctors of high quality, who are willing to dedicate their strength to caring for the sick and to the progress of medical science.
Foundation Courses
Students entering The Abbey College for the Foundation Course will begin their studies in early to mid-September, with a four week break for Christmas and two weeks at Easter.
The third term ends in late June with the examination and interviews. Shorter intensive foundation courses are also available commencing in January and April, subject to approval. CMUCAS always advises students as to the best method depending on the individual's results and personal requirements.
Please click here for more details about The Abbey College, the residential private college where the Foundation Course takes place.
The Revision Course
The two-week intensive Revision Course normally begins on the Monday after the release of A level results. The course is all-inclusive and fully residential.
Fully-qualified and experienced instructors cover every aspect of the examinations and help to oversee areas not sufficiently covered by A levels. This highly recomended course has a 100% success rate.
Student Guide
Read our student guide to find out more about CMUCAS