MBBS in Germany

Overview

Studying for an MBBS in Germany comes at a higher quality and an affordable price, making it a much-desired option for many passionate medical students from all over the world. The quality of education you'll receive at German universities and relevant hands-on experience during your course will indicate your further career pathway in terms of job opportunities and academic achievements.

As a country that prides on a modern and globally valued medical system, Germany is committed to having the best medical schools in the world to maintain its reputation. So when deciding to enroll a medical degree in Germany you must expect tougher competition. As such, start preparing from now by getting to know how good you have to be and how much you'll need in your bank account to be able to attend a medical course in Germany.

How many years does it take to get an MBBS in Germany?

In Germany, a regular MBBS course lasts for 6 years and 3 months. But since MBBS courses are taught in the German language, those who don't have the proper level of German have to spend an additional year in a language preparatory course before entering the regular course. Thus, an MBBS in Germany may take up to 7 years and 3 months.

An MBBS in Germany covers four main stages:

• Stage 1 (2 years or 4 semesters) – Pre-clinical section: Introduction to major concepts and topics in medicine like the basics of human anatomy. Ends with the Examination for Physicians (Ärztliche Prüfung).
• Stage 2 (3 years or 6 semesters) – Clinical stage: Core concepts and topics in medicine, with significant hospital experience. Leads to the second round of the Physicians' examination test.
• Stage 4 – State Examination and Approbation: After completing your MBBS, you sit for a State examination to prove your theoretical and practical skills. You must also obtain a license (Approbation or Berufserlaubnis) to practice as a doctor in Germany.

What if I have a foreign medical degree?

You can work as a doctor in Germany even if you have attained your medical education in a foreign country. But there are some procedures you have to go through for your academic qualifications to be evaluated according to the German qualifications' framework. If German authorities assess your medical education as equivalent to what is required in Germany they will issue to you the Berufserlaubnis and you can practice your job as a doctor all across the country.

In addition to allowing you to work as a doctor, an Approbation or Berufserlaubnis enables you to specialize in a chosen medical field. At the end of your education, you'll be awarded a medical specialist title known as "Facharzt".

Note that if you find a medical job in Germany for a limited period of time you can get a temporary medical license that lasts for two years.

Language requirement

As a doctor, you're going to have constant engagement with patients and therefore excellent communication skills are a necessity. This being said, to get your medical license in Germany you have to prove your German language proficiency. Though a B2 level is mainly accepted, the language requirement for getting your Approbation in Germany varies among federal states.

Prerequisites and Requirements to apply for an MBBS in Germany

The German medical universities are among the best in the world and because of it are highly competitive. To get a place on an MBBS course you have to show an excellent level of knowledge from a wide variety of topics and subjects related to medicine.

Prerequisites to get admitted at these courses also include personal skills, having to do with the ability to handle the pressure, communication skills, cognitive and critical thinking abilities, and so on.

The most important requirement to study in Germany is getting your German student visa.

The MBBSs in Germany are highly intense programs, containing around 20 to over 30 hours of compulsory classes within a week, examinations often come and apply high standards, and also cover a wide range of topics. As such, you need to show a high level of commitment to withstand its pressure.

The requirements to apply for an MBBS degree course in Germany may vary according to several factors like your chosen university or the federal state where that university is located.

Though to a certain limit, the entry requirements change from a medical university to the other, to apply for an MBBS in Germany you will need the following documents:

• High school certificate - recognized as equivalent to German qualifications if you're a citizen of a non-EU and non-EEA country.
• Grades from previous education - you must have higher grades in particular subjects related to medicine like chemistry and biology.
• German Language proficiency - Because all MBBS degree courses in Germany are taught in German. There are several standardized German language tests you can get. One of them is TestDaf or Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Most German medical universities require a Level 4 in all TestDaf sections at the minimum. Other German proficiency tests accepted at German medical schools are Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH), Geothe Certificate, Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS), Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS).
• Additional examination tests - Some medical schools may also require you to undergo specific examination tests in order to precisely evaluate your strengthen point at particular study areas and your suitability for their MBBS course. Commonly, TestAS or Test for Medical Studies may be required for this purpose.
• Application form
• Motivation letter
• Reference

How much does an MBBS in Germany cost?

German universities don't carry tuition fees, but there are still some administrative fees you need to pay. Taking into consideration the student union fee and public transport ticket the amount of money you must pay during a semester ranges from €150 to €300 at maximum.

On the other hand, there are living costs in Germany that you need to take care of. Fortunately, Germany isn't that expensive to live in compared to other EU countries. Whatsoever, regarding the quality of medical education you'll receive and future prospects it promises an MBBS in Germany is worth every single cent.

Advantages to Candidates

• Work Contract & Employment in German Health Facilities
• Local Support to Candidates till settlement
• Eligibility for PR in Germany after 5 Years
• Eligible for Spouse VISA and Spouse can also work
• Eligible for Free Education for Self & family