Medical education in the Czech Republic

Entering a medical speciality in the Czech Republic is the most complex compared to any other speciality, and a proper assessment of the possibilities will help to avoid useless expenses and save time and nerves. There are a total of 8 medical faculties in the Czech Republic, which are part of 4 universities. All medical faculties offer general medicine and 5 of them offer dentistry.

Students are required to have a proven level of Czech A2 before starting the course. Medstudy offers courses from A0 to A2 online, the cost is 1000 euros.

Popular medical specialities at universities in the Czech Republic:

Všeobecné lékařství or general medicine (medicine) - duration of study is 6 years, the student acquires the title of MUDr. or Medicinae Universae Doctor (Doctor of Medicine) without specialisation. During the next few years, once fully certified, the doctor can practice independently.


Where to apply?

• 1. lékařská fakulta Univеrzity Karlovy v Praze
• 2. lékařská fakulta Univеrzity Karlovy v Praze
• 3. lékařská fakulta Univеrzity Karlovy v Praze
• Lékařská fakulta Masarykovy univеrzity
• Lékařská fakulta v Hradci Králové (UK)
• Lékařská fakulta v Plzni (UK)
• Lékařská fakulta univеrzity Palackého v Olomouc
• Lékařská fakulta Ostravské Univеrzity

Zubní lékařství or dentistry - duration of study is 5 years, the student receives the title MDDr. or medicinae dentium doctor (doctor of dental medicine).

Where to apply?

• 1.lékařská fakulta Univerzity Karlovy v Praze
• 2 Lékařská fakulta Masarykovy univerzity
• 3 Lékařská fakulta v Hradci Králové (UK)
• Lékařská fakulta v Plzni (UK)
• Lékařská fakulta univerzity Palackého v Olomouci

To become a medical student in the Czech Republic, you need to pass the C1 language exam, undergo the procedure of recognition of your previous education (nostrification), apply to universities correctly and on time, as well as seriously prepare for and pass the entrance exams.

Where do Czech medical graduates work and how much do they earn?

The salaries of doctors and other medical professionals in the Czech Republic can vary considerably depending on specialisation, level of experience, place of work and other factors:

1. Specialisation: Doctors with certain specialisations, such as surgery, oncology or cardiology, tend to earn higher salaries than those working in general medicine or family practice.
2. Experience: Physicians' salaries typically increase with experience. Doctors with more years of experience can usually expect higher salaries.
3. Location: Salaries can vary depending on whether a doctor works in a public or private clinic, hospital or private practice.
4. Region: Salaries can also vary depending on the region of the Czech Republic. For example, doctors who work in large cities tend to earn higher salaries than those who work in small towns or rural areas.

In general, highly specialised doctors such as surgeons, oncologists, cardiologists and neurosurgeons can generally expect higher salaries than general practitioners or family physicians. Approximate salary range for different physician specialisations in the Czech Republic:

1. General practitioners: The average salary for general practitioners in the Czech Republic can range from around CZK 40,000 to CZK 100,000 per month, depending on experience, location and region of the country.
2. Specialists: Doctors with more specialised areas such as cardiologists, oncologists, surgeons and others tend to earn higher salaries. The average salary for specialists can range from around CZK 60,000 to CZK 200,000 per month, depending on specialisation and experience.
3. Nurses and nursing staff: Salaries for nurses and other nursing staff are generally lower than for doctors and can range from approximately CZK 20,000 to CZK 40,000 per month.
4. Dentists: The salaries of dentists can be comparable to general practitioners, depending on experience and specialisation, and can range from approximately CZK 50,000 to CZK 100,000 per month.

It is also important that a degree from a Czech university is recognised not only in the Czech Republic, but also throughout the European Union, as well as in the USA and Canada.

Entrance examinations for medical schools in the Czech Republic

In all universities without exception, admission is based on the results of entrance examinations. The examination usually consists of a test in chemistry, physics and biology. In some cases, there is also a general prerequisites test and an oral interview before the admission committee.

1. Test in chemistry, physics and biology

The knowledge required for successful admission corresponds to the secondary school programme, but there are significant differences with the Czech secondary school programme. Each faculty publishes compendiums with model assignments, which can be purchased on the university websites

2. Examination on general prerequisites for learning in test format

It tests the applicant's ability to understand and critically analyse text and argumentation, to work with information as such, as well as verbal and non-verbal thinking, analytical and logical abilities. An example of the general prerequisites test can be found on the university website.

3. Oral interview

It is conducted only at two Prague faculties of Charles University (2nd and 3rd Faculty of Medicine). The purpose of this examination is to determine the candidate's communication skills, his/her ability to defend his/her own opinion and demonstrate interest in the chosen speciality. The topics you will discuss are rather secondary, the most important thing is the ability to speak competently and confidently. You can see a list of topics that have been encountered in previous years, for example on 2.LF.

Additional conditions for foreigners

At all universities, the language of instruction is Czech, as are the entrance examinations. The competition for all faculties is general and there are no special places for foreigners, so you compete with Czechs. Therefore, you should pay special attention to language learning in your preparation. Some faculties (1. Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and the Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Plzeň) require from foreigners a certificate of knowledge of the Czech language at the C1 level, which is the maximum possible level that can be awarded to a non-native speaker. It is very difficult to pass the C1 exam without good preparation. Good spoken Czech will come in handy at the oral interview, so do not underestimate this part of your preparation.

We have prepared a free detailed guide to applying for medical specialities in the Czech Republic. To receive the guide, fill in the application form at the link.

It is quite difficult to cope with all the stages of preparation for admission on your own, so students and parents entrust their education to Medstudy.

Preparing for admission with Medstudy includes:

• Intensive study of the Czech language with native speakers up to the level required for university studies;
• Assistance in selecting a university, submitting all necessary documents, monitoring deadlines;
• Analysis of academic progress and regular monitoring of attendance;
• Preparation for entrance examinations and specialised subjects (physics, biology, chemistry). We also conduct mock entrance exams so that you feel confident and relaxed at the real exam;
• Full visa support, assistance with the embassy interview, accommodation in Prague;
• Meeting you at the airport/train station, transfer to your accommodation, assistance in adapting to the new country;
• Assistance with medical insurance, accompanying the student to the hospital, if necessary;
• Cultural programme for the year, advice on all everyday and academic matters.
  

We make the process of enrolling in even the most challenging majors comfortable and efficient.

Do you dream of becoming a medical student? Leave an application form and our manager will give you a free consultation or try your hand at a practice test.