Bachelor in Medicine

Medicine trains students to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness through a curriculum that combines the basic biomedical sciences with clinical training. The early years of a medical program typically cover anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, and pharmacology, giving students the scientific foundation needed to understand how the human body functions and how disease processes disrupt it. As the program progresses, instruction shifts toward clinical subjects such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology, usually paired with supervised rotations in hospital and clinical settings where students observe and assist in patient care under the guidance of practicing physicians. Communication skills, medical ethics, and public health are also woven into most curricula, reflecting the broader responsibilities physicians hold beyond diagnosis and treatment. Given the length and structure of the training, medical degrees are among the longest undergraduate-entry programs, and graduates typically continue into supervised residency training before practicing independently or pursuing a specialty. This bachelor's-level medical program is offered by Maltepe University in İstanbul, Turkey, delivered in English over 6 years. İstanbul's large hospital network provides substantial opportunities for the clinical rotations that make up the later years of medical training. Students considering a medical degree taught in English in Turkey should note that eventual licensure to practice medicine depends on the regulatory requirements of the country where they intend to work, which often includes additional exams or recognition procedures. Applicants are encouraged to confirm accreditation status and any specific admission or progression requirements directly with the university.