Medicine at University of Traditional Medicine in Armenia

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

Admission

No entry exams

Tuition fees

Medicine: $3,000/year

Undergraduate Entry

Medicine: 6 Years

Intake

October

Living Cost

£2,900–£4,100/year

Graduate Entry

Offered with BSc Degree

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.

Graduate Entry Medicine Programme

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	3,000

Admission to University of Traditional Medicine

Applicants are required to submit the following information:

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