Medicine

Programme structure

Please note that certain changes in programme are possible.

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In the first 2 years, basic medical science is taught as a series of courses organised into four concurrent themes: molecular/cellular aspects of medicine; human structure and functions; healthcare in the community; and early clinical and professional development. The integration of science and clinical practice starts at the beginning of the courses. Through a series of lectures, seminars and visits to general practices and hospitals, you will become familiar with patient contact and learn the principles of taking the clinical history and examinations. Student-selected components allow for the study of specific topics in depth. Following this, you will move into the clinical phase, where you will rotate through a series of placements at major teaching trusts throughout the region and community.

*There are three State Graduation Exams for the Medicine study programme: Surgery; Internal Medicine; and Women and Children’s Diseases.

Please note: An internship is integrated into the curriculum of the Medicine study programme and is an obligatory step. However, students are free to choose where to complete the internship – in Lithuania or in other countries. Those who are willing to complete their internships in Lithuania must have at least a B1 level in the Lithuanian language. A B1 level in the Lithuanian language is also required when applying for a licence as a health care professional. The Lithuanian Language course is an optional course in the Medicine/Dentistry study programme, and is available for all who choose it.

Important information regarding the Lithuanian Language course during the study programme:

• VU Faculty of Medicine offers students a Lithuanian Language course FREE OF CHARGE


• A B1 level of Lithuanian language is achieved after four semesters of attendance


• One semester course is 2.5 ECTS credits


• A student shall attend the classes two times per week

Why taking the Lithuanian Language course is important:

• During the clinical courses, it is necessary to communicate with patients. Knowing the language eases communication and considerably helps in the learning process.


• It is easier to obtain licensing in one’s country of choice. After graduating from the integrated Medicine study course, and having a B1 level of the Lithuanian language, graduates may apply for a doctor’s medical practice licence according to the Law on Medical Practice of the Republic of Lithuania. That means graduates can obtain the licences issued in Lithuania. Later on, they could start a practice in Lithuania or in another country where the LT licence is valid, or it might help them to obtain a licence in that country faster and easier. Applying for licences in Lithuania is not mandatory, but it might shorten the procedure and the time required to obtain a licence in another country.

Key Learning Outcomes

A Medical Doctor possesses skills in using the main clinical methods, including taking and writing a detailed medical case history, performing a physical examination and an assessment of the patient’s mental status, interpreting a patient’s case history results, performing physical, laboratory and instrumental examinations, identifying a patient’s problems, and determining a preliminary diagnosis, assessment and treatment plan. He/she also possesses the main clinical skills including those relating to basic and advanced life support, venous punctures, as well as scientific research, communication, professional ethics and informational technology skills.

Specific Programme Requirements

The applicants must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for admission:

• They must take an entrance examination. The examination is conducted online on 2023 m - February 23, 2023, 14:00 (UTC+2) / April 13, 2023, 14:00 (UTC+3) / June 22, 2023, 14:00 (UTC+3).


• An applicant must register for the examination and choose a suitable date. The registration form is available here. An applicant can take an examination only once per one application period. You will find further information regarding the examination here.


• If an applicant has taken either the SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M or the MCAT test, not earlier than 2 years before the submission of the application, the applicant can apply without taking the entrance examination (the SAT and MCAT scores remain valid for 2 years).

Minimum applicable score in the SAT Biology Test: 600

Minimum applicable score in the MCAT Test: 500

• Applicants applying through the agencies that are in cooperation with VU, including MediStart, StudiMed and Med-Prep Europe, are not obliged to take an entrance examination. Those applicants can apply following the completion of either a Biology or Chemistry/Physics course at the secondary education level.


• Completion of a Biology (or Natural Science/Science) course at the secondary education level is compulsory.


• Completion of either a Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry course at the secondary education level is an advantage.


• Applicants who have graduated from a Biomedical Sciences/Health Sciences programme can apply with completion of either a Biology or Chemistry/Physics course at the secondary education level. Please submit your diploma and transcripts when you are applying. It will be decided if an additional entrance examination is required on an individual basis.


• Applicants taking an entrance examination are not required to submit any additional English language proficiency document.

In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.

For Transferring Students

The Faculty of Medicine only accepts transfer students in the 2nd and 3rd semesters (not any later semesters). If you are interested, please send a copy of the transcript of the academic record from your current university to the Coordinator of International Studies at the Faculty of Medicine, Kateryna Liubomudrova, e-mail: for an initial evaluation.