Bogomolets National Medical University

• Bogomolets National Medical University (BNMU) is one of the oldest and best-regarded medical universities in Kiev and all of Ukraine.
• BNMU’s heritage of clinical and academic excellence combined with its modern facilities make it one of the most innovative and robust urban tertiary environments.
• The medical programmes at BNMU currently attract over 10,000 students including a strong international community of 1,300 students from over 55 countries.
• The study and research culture of the university is based on respect and inclusivity, with a competitive study offering in medical disciplines backed by international academic partnerships.
• BNMU is engaged in scientific and educational cooperation with institutions including the United Kingdom’s Oxford University and Sweden’s Carolina Institute.
• Graduates from BNMU’s dentistry programmes currently practise all over the world including the UK, the USA, Australia, and Canada.

• The programme is 5 years in duration offered entirely in English, each year is split into two semesters.
• The university has devised the curriculum in accordance to EU rules.
• The first two years are dedicated to pre-clinical subjects while the final three years focus on clinical subjects.
• The course is taught through a variety of formats including: lectures, class-based learning, labs, workshops, seminars and consultations.
• The faculty members are dynamic, experienced, versatile and fluent in English. They strive to incorporate all the latest methods into their teaching.

Applicants must provide the following information:

1. An application which includes the following details: bio, education history and course for which you are applying.
2. A copy of your secondary education results with subjects studied.
3. Documents from your home country confirming that you are authorised to study in Ukraine.
4. Two small photos of 4-5cm.

All documents need to be translated into Ukrainian to satisfy state directives.

• Graduate entry is not allowed in Ukraine since local medical universities refuse to recognise non-Ukrainian Bachelor’s degrees; this is due to contrasts between the curriculum of the dentistry course and the foreign Bachelor’s degree. As a result, subjects completed in a BSc degree cannot be displayed on Ukrainian dental transcripts.

• Those wishing to study medicine at a local medical university must relocate to Ukraine because online learning is not permitted for any dentistry programmes according to Paragraph 3 of Order, No 1541 of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

• Many of the world’s Medical Councils require that the Medical School that awarded the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (DMD) be listed on the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDMS).
• Additionally, each region has its own requirements:
• UK: The General Dental Council (GDC) specifies a minimum of 1,600 hours of clinical experience which comprise hours spent completing appropriate investigations and/or administering dental treatment and not the time spent observing dentists or assisting other dentists/dental students.

• Kiev is a fascinating fifth century city and the capital of Ukraine.
• The city is home to over two million residents and one of Europe’s largest cities.
• Ukraine’s capital draws in residents and visitors with its history, cultural density, traditional cuisine, and range of attractions.
• Residents and visitors can easily navigate the city and regional cities with public transport options including buses, trams, a metro, and trains.
• Kiev is a major destination capital yet it offers fantastic quality of life despite having comfortably low costs for living and lifestyle options.

• Ukraine is the largest country in Europe and the second largest on the European continent.
• The country is famed for its wealth of culture, nature and architecture as well as its complex history.
• Ukrainian culture is highly unique based on its folk traditions, language, history, and society.
• Visitors are attracted to the spectacular scenery including glacier melt, waterfalls, Black Sea coastline, ancient forests, mountains, and steppes.
• Ukrainian people are friendly, openhearted, proud and hospitable.