University of Traditional Medicine

Why Study Medicine in English at the University of Traditional Medicine in Armenia?

• Entry to the course is guaranteed with no exams required.
• Tuition fees of $3,000 (approx. £2,100) per year.
• Graduate Entry offered to BSc holders.
• Entry is every October.
• Qualifications recognised around the world.

+  Why choose the University of Traditional Medicine?

• The University of Traditional Medicine is a private university established in 1991.
• It has since become one of the leading medical educational institutes in the region.
• The university made a lot of progress in just 10 short years, eventually receiving full accreditation in 2001.
• It is renowned for its outstanding teachers and research in the areas of medicine and dentistry and is a recognised and approved university by the WHO.
• It is home to students from all parts of the world, including from across Europe and India.
• Many of the graduates now successfully work as physicians, researchers, lecturers, health organizers in leading medical institutions both in Armenia and abroad.
• The university boasts a very active student council that arranges frequent cultural events, entertainment programmes and sports competitions.

+  What does the Medicine programme involve?

• The medicine course is taught fully in English and lasts for five years.
• The first two years of the programme pay special attention to pre-clinical theory and study, with the next four years much more focused on clinical study.
• The final year includes a one-year medical internship and you will also need to complete all state exams for licensing.
• Graduates may choose to continue with their specialisation in Armenia, but their degree and licence will also entitle them to go to a country of their choosing worldwide.
• Thousands of graduates from Armenian universities practise around the world so the choice is entirely yours and there are great opportunities for employment in the US, the UK and India.

+  What does the Graduate Entry in the Medicine programme entail?

• Candidates who have already obtained a Bachelor’s (BSc) degree in a field of study related to the sciences may be eligible for Graduate Entry.
• The Graduate Entry pathway is ideal for those who want to continue their education, expand their job opportunities and accelerate the process of getting a Medical degree.
• If they meet the requirements, Graduate Entry students may enrol in a later year without taking entrance exams.
• As part of their application, graduates will have to provide analytical transcripts of the courses they have completed in addition to the other necessary admission documents (see the below list).

+  How much does the programme cost?

Programme	Programme Starts	Annual Fees (£)
Medicine	October	2,100

Living Costs	Monthly (£)	Annually (£)
Rent (Private Accommodation)	100–200	1,200–2,400
Food	120	1,200
Books	–	150
Electricity & Gas	18	180
Water	2	20
TV Cable/Internet	8	80
Public Transportation	7	70
Total	255–355	2,900–4,100

+  Admission to University of Traditional Medicine

Applicants are required to submit the following information:

1. An application with the following details: a bio, education history, the course for which you are applying.
2. A copy of your secondary education results with information on the subjects studied.
3. Documentation from your home country authorising that you’re allowed to study in Armenia.
4. A health certificate obtained within the last month and verified by the country where you plan to study.
5. Two 4-5cm photos are required.

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

+  Life in Yerevan

• Yerevan is the largest city in Armenia, with a population of more than 1 million.
• The economy has come a long way in recent years and the progress since the early 2000s has been particularly impressive.
• The city is now full of superb restaurants, great cafes and many retail outfits for shopping at evenings and weekends.
• There is cheap public transportation throughout the city including a subway, trolleys, buses, vans, and trains.
• With its low cost of living, Yerevan is an ideal choice for international students on a budget.
• It is also home to many impressive landmarks such as the Erebuni Fortress, the Saint Gregory Cathedral and the beautiful Katoghike Tsiranavor Church.

+  Life in Armenia

• With a population approaching 3 million, Armenia has enjoyed consistent economic progress since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
• It is an economy with a strong focus on agriculture and this makes up 20% of Armenian GDP.
• Armenia’s economy has seen particularly steady growth since 1995, with inflation now the lowest it’s ever been.
• Many new industries are now flourishing in Armenia, such as jewellery making and IT, while tourism has also seen excellent growth in recent years, particularly in major cities like Yerevan.
• Armenia is being rewarded for its economic progress with ever-increasing support from international institutions like the IMF who are looking to further progress the Armenian economy with grants and loans as required.
• Nature lovers will delight in Armenia’s unspoiled countryside and its many beautiful national forests and reserves.