Master's in General Medicine

Palacký University Olomouc stands as one of the country's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. Named after the influential Czech theologian and reformer Jan Amos Comenius, the university has a legacy dating back to 1573. Palacký University is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and the holistic development of its students. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various fields, including humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and health sciences. Palacký University is recognized for its vibrant research environment, fostering innovation and collaboration. With modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and a strong emphasis on internationalization, the university attracts students and scholars from around the globe. Palacký University Olomouc continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the Czech Republic and beyond, contributing to advancements in knowledge, culture, and society.

The degree programme prepares students for their future work as medical practitioners. It is organized according to a credit system fully compatible with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This enables students to undertake part of their studies at European partner universities. Semesters 1-4 include theoretical subjects (Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Medical Biophysics, Medical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physiology, etc.). Preclinical subjects (Pathology, Microbiology, Pathological Physiology, Pharmacology, etc.) are taught in semesters 5-7. Subsequent semesters include clinical subjects (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Dermatology and Venereology, Neurology, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Clinical Oncology, Psychiatry, etc.), together with public health care subjects (Social Medicine, Epidemiology, Forensic Medicine and Medical Law). Adequate attention is devoted to other subjects such as Medical Genetics, Medical Immunology, Medical Ethics, Latin and other foreign languages. An integral part of the course is practical training in the main clinical disciplines (Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics) as well as in a general practitioner's surgery. The course concludes with advanced Master's state examinations in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Medical Law. The course also prepares students for studies on the post-graduate level (in Ph.D. programmes) and for the needs of the health service.