M.D. Doctor of Medicine

The six-year Medicine programme, a bachelor-level programme at New Uzbekistan University, provides comprehensive, scientifically grounded medical training in accordance with internationally recognised educational principles based on German standards. The programme is conducted entirely in English and combines foundational medical sciences with early clinical practice, modern teaching methods, and competency-based learning.

Graduates acquire in-depth knowledge of medical theory, clinical skills, and professional and ethical competencies that prepare them for careers in medicine, further medical training, or international career opportunities.

International Academic Partnerships

The Medicine programme at New Uzbekistan University is being developed in partnership with leading German university hospitals and medical institutions. These collaborations provide academic guidance, institutional models, and international expertise in medical education, clinical training, research, and healthcare innovation.

The programme is supported by cooperation with:

- University Medical Center Freiburg

- Heidelberg University Hospital

- University Hospital Frankfurt

- Technical University of Munich School of Medicine

University Medical Center Freiburg – Integrated University Medicine Model

University Medical Center Freiburg serves as the principal institutional reference model for the project. Freiburg represents one of Germany’s leading university medical centres and demonstrates how an integrated university hospital system combines clinical care, medical education, and scientific research within a unified institutional structure.

Its interdisciplinary centres in oncology, cardiology, neurosciences, transplantation medicine, intensive care, and emergency medicine function simultaneously as treatment units, educational platforms, and research environments.

The partnership contributes expertise in:

- integrated university hospital structures;

- centre-based clinical management models;

- quality management and patient safety systems;

- integration of skills laboratories, simulation centres, and research units into clinical training.

These principles support the development of a modern university clinic in Uzbekistan designed according to internationally recognised standards.

Heidelberg University Hospital – Translational Medicine and Oncology

Heidelberg University Hospital contributes expertise in biomedical research, translational medicine, and comprehensive oncology care. Heidelberg is internationally recognised for its advanced cancer centre, strong clinical research infrastructure, and integration of molecular diagnostics and personalised medicine into everyday clinical practice.

The partnership supports the programme through:

- models for comprehensive oncology care;

- translational research structures linking scientific discoveries with clinical treatment;

- clinical trial governance and research ethics;

- integration of molecular diagnostics and precision medicine into clinical decision-making.

These elements contribute to the long-term development of research-oriented medical education and advanced clinical services in Uzbekistan.

University Hospital Frankfurt – Competency-Based Medical Education

University Hospital Frankfurt provides expertise in competency-based medical education, clinical skills training, and modern assessment systems.

Frankfurt is recognised for:

- structured undergraduate and residency training programmes;

- advanced skills laboratories and simulation centres;

- objective clinical assessment systems;

- innovative clinical teaching methodologies;

- faculty development and pedagogical innovation.

The collaboration supports the implementation of practice-oriented medical education with early clinical exposure and structured clinical training aligned with German medical education standards.

Technical University of Munich – Digital Medicine and Innovation

Technical University of Munich School of Medicine contributes expertise in digital medicine, medical technologies, and healthcare innovation.

The partnership focuses on:

- digitally integrated hospital systems;

- data-driven quality and outcomes monitoring;

- integration of advanced diagnostic technologies;

- artificial intelligence and digital healthcare solutions;

- innovation and technology transfer models.

These principles support the creation of a future-oriented academic medical environment capable of adapting to technological advances and evolving healthcare needs.

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The study of Medicine combines classroom-based teaching with guided and independent self-study. Teaching takes place in a variety of formats, including lectures, seminars, practical exercises, skills labs, laboratory sessions, clinical training, case-based learning, and supervised clinical internships in real healthcare settings.

The programme is designed for a workload of 60 ECTS credits per academic year and follows a structured, sequential curriculum.

The study structure is based on internationally recognised curriculum principles aligned with German standards of medical education. Adjustments and further developments to the curriculum may be made based on regular evaluations, feedback from students and faculty, and external academic reviews.

Year 1 - Fundamentals of Medicine
Semester	Course	Course Content	Course Type	ECTS Credits
Semester 1	Fundamentals of Medicine I	Biology, chemistry, medical terminology	Core	10
	Cell biology & genetics	Cell structure, gene expression, heredity	Core	6
	Introduction to scientific work	Methodology, literature, statistics	Core	4
	Medicine & society	Ethics, professionalism, communication	Core	4
	Practical Fundamentals I	Skills Lab, Laboratory Fundamentals	Core	6
Semester 2	Fundamentals of Medicine II	Biochemistry, Physics for Medical Professionals	Core	10
	Anatomy I	Musculoskeletal System	Core	8
	Histology & Embryology	Tissue, Development	Core	6
	Practical basics II	Skills Lab, Examination Techniques	Core	6
Total Credits				60

Year 2 – Structural & Functional Medicine
Semester	Course	Course Content	Course Type	ECTS Credits
Semester 3	Anatomy II	Organ systems	Core	10
	Physiology I	Cell, Muscle and Neurophysiology	Core	8
	Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine I	Metabolism, Enzymes	Core	6
	Medical communication	Conversation techniques, medical history	Core	6
Semester 4	Anatomy III	Central & peripheral nervous system	Core	8
	Physiology II	Cardiovascular system, respiration, kidneys	Core	8
	Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine II	Signalling Pathways, Regulation	Core	6
	Medical psychology	Behaviour, doctor-patient interaction	Core	4
	Practical Medicine I	Clinical examination	Core	4
Total Credits				60

Year 3 – Disease Mechanisms & Clinical Fundamentals
Semester	Course	Course Content	Course Type	ECTS Credits
Semester 5	Pathology & Pathophysiology I	General pathology	Core	10
	Microbiology & Immunology	Infections, Immune System	Core	8
	Pharmacology I	Active ingredients, fundamentals	Core	6
	Clinical Propaedeutics I	Introduction to clinical thinking	Core	6
Semester 6	Pathology & Pathophysiology II	Special Pathology	Core	10
	Pharmacology II	Therapeutic Principles	Core	6
	Epidemiology & Public Health	Prevention, Statistics	Core	6
	Evidence-based medicine	Study design, evaluation	Core	4
	Clinical Propaedeutics II	Diagnostic strategies	Core	4
Total Credits				60

Year 4 – Integrated Clinical Systems
Semester	Course	Course Content	Course Type	ECTS Credits
Semester 7	Internal Medicine I	Heart, lungs, gastroenterology	Core	10
	Surgery I	General & Visceral Surgery	Core	8
	Diagnostic medicine	Imaging, Laboratory	Core	6
	Clinical Skills I	Simulation, emergency training	Core	6
Semester 8	Internal Medicine II	Endocrinology, Nephrology	Core	10
	Surgery II	Trauma & Orthopaedics	Core	8
	Paediatrics	Development, childhood diseases	Core	6
	Clinical Skills II	OSCE preparation	Core	6
Total Credits				60

Year 5 – Specialised clinical subjects
Semester	Course	Course Content	Course Type	ECTS Credits
Semester 9	Gynaecology & Obstetrics	Women's Health	Core	8
	Neurology	CNS disorders	Core	6
	Psychiatry	Mental disorders	Core	6
	Dermatology	Skin diseases	Core	4
	Medical law & ethics	Law, responsibility	Core	6
Semester 10	Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care Medicine	Acute & Intensive Care	Core	8
	ENT & Ophthalmology	Sensory Organs	Core	6
	Urology	Urogenital tract	Core	4
	Radiology	Diagnostic imaging	Core	6
	General medicine	Primary care	Core	6
Total Credits				60

Year 6 – Final Clinical Year
Semester	Course	Course Content	Course Type	ECTS Credits
Semester 11	Clinical Rotations I	Internal medicine / surgery	Core	30
Semester 12	Clinical rotations II	Electives, specialisation	Core	20
	Transition to Practice	Career preparation	Core	10
Total Credits				60

Educational Background

Applicants must have completed secondary school, academic lyceum, or professional college and provide diploma with academic transcripts.

Minimum English Proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or;
CEFR B2 (51 - 55) or;
TOEFL iBT 46 (Only TOEFL iBT tests taken at approved test centers are accepted. The TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not accepted).

Note: If your English proficiency test certificate is not yet available, please upload it through your personal account by July 13, 2026.

Entrance Exam Requirement

Entrance Exam
Applicants are required to pass the Biology and Chemistry entrance exam.

Exams in both subjects are conducted in English.

Admission Deadline and Exam Dates

Application deadline: 2 July 2026

Exam dates: 11–12 July 2026

Students are eligible to successfully complete the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme if they meet all of the following requirements:

Students must have achieved a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 at the end of the last semester;
Students must have successfully earned 360 ECTS credits (or the number specified in the official study and module handbook);
Students must have successfully completed all prescribed courses, clinical rotations and examinations of the programme;
There must be no outstanding or incomplete achievements (e.g. "Incomplete" or "In Progress") in the transcript of records;
Students must meet all university-wide and programme-specific requirements, including attendance and examination regulations;
All degree requirements must be completed within a maximum period of seven (7) years, including approved leaves of absence, from the date of initial enrolment.

NOTE: The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree is a bachelor-level medical degree. It does not constitute an academic doctorate. A doctorate (e.g. Dr. med. or PhD) requires separate academic research and an independent doctoral procedure.

Tuition Fee for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Tuition Fee for 2026/2027 Academic Year
Local students	94 000 000 UZS per academic year
International students	$ 8 000 USD per academic year

Scholarships

We are committed to supporting our students’ educational journeys through a variety of scholarship opportunities. Scholarships at New Uzbekistan University are categorized into two main types: 1-Year Scholarships and 4-Year Scholarships.

1-Year Scholarships

These scholarships cover tuition fees for one academic year only.

4-Year Scholarships

These scholarships cover 100% of tuition fees for all four academic years.

Graduates of the Medicine programme at New Uzbekistan University receive medical training that is aligned with German standards of medical education in terms of content and structure. The programme is based on the central principles of German medical education, in particular competence-based learning, early clinical integration and structured clinical training.

Graduates are thus well prepared to apply for further medical training (specialist training/residency) or clinical work at home and abroad.

In addition to a clinical career, further career prospects are available in medical research, public health, healthcare and health management, pharmaceutical and biomedical companies, and academia. The programme is taught in English and is oriented towards international and German quality standards, which also enables a high degree of international mobility.