How long is MBBS in Poland for me as an Indian student, and how is the course organised?
Medical programmes in Poland take six years, or 12 semesters, and carry at least 360 ECTS credits. You can join after Class 12 without a separate bachelor's degree. The course moves from pre-clinical sciences in early years (often years one to three) to clinical rotations in years five and six.
Medical programmes in Poland take six years, which is 12 semesters with at least 360 ECTS credits, and you can join after Class 12. The course moves from the science behind medicine towards patient care and hospital training. The split between pre-clinical and clinical years varies by university, with pre-clinical teaching often covering years 1 to 3.
Typical year-by-year structure
| Years | Focus and learning methods |
|---|---|
| Years 1 and 2: Pre-clinical sciences | Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, histology, genetics and medical biology; lectures, laboratory work and simulation classes |
| Years 3 and 4: Applied medical sciences and early clinical training | Pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, diagnostics, internal medicine and surgery; classroom learning, clinical-skills sessions and hospital training |
| Years 5 and 6: Clinical rotations and patient care | Internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, psychiatry, neurology, emergency medicine, family medicine, and obstetrics and gynaecology; rotations, clerkships, electives and patient-based learning |
Degree title
- After finishing the curriculum and earning at least 360 ECTS credits, you receive the professional title of Lekarz, which is considered equivalent to an MD.
- MBBS is the term commonly used on Indian education platforms, but it is not the official degree title used by Polish universities.
My Advice
Plan for the full six years and for the clinical training that comes in the later years. Remember that the degree is called Lekarz in Poland, so use that term when you read official university and licensing information. Read each university's curriculum page for details of its own course.
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