Studying medicine in bulgaria or romania

Hi there again,
I was also debating on this topic, whether to apply as a backup. But have you thought about getting a biomedicine degree here first? Then you could apply for graduate entry, or the normal A100 course. And if this doesn't work out you always have the abroad plan.

Pros- cheap in terms of tuition fees and living costs. Before you could come back and apply for fy2 posts without taking the plab exam. But I am not sure how in 6 years it will work especially regarding Brexit.

Cons- quality of education ? Are you ready to learn a whole new language and live independently abroad, while taking on one of the hardest courses?

Good luck

Hello haha.
Yeah I considered doing neuroscience but I'm thinking its even more difficult to get into medicine via being a graduate but its certainly an option. It says on a lot of the bulgarian and romanian medical schools that its degree being GMC approved will not be affected by brexit, so that shouldnt be a problem. Yeah the quality of the education might not be as good. im not sure which bulgarian uni is the best in terms of quality of education So i'm not sure haha[/QUOTE

Oh ok that's good to know. I haven't thought about the Bulgarian ones. Looking at the Romanian ones. Sorry..

do u know anyone studying medicine abroad?

Be very aware that although the course may be taught in English, the rest of the University and the city you are in will not be English speaking.

Do not underestimate the sense of isolation, homesickness and culture/communication problems this will create. The reality of studying in a different country where you don't speak the local language is very different from what the Universities offering such courses might imply. Remember - all they are interested in is your money and they will always suggest that studying overseas is problem-free.

Also remember that if you start a Medicine degree overseas, you will not be able to transfer back to a UK Uni to complete your degree here, so if you start a Medicine degree in Romania or Hungary you'll be there for the entire course, and you wont be part of the NHS system for post-qualification foundation years.

true but they'll be other students similar to u, so its not like you're completely isolated. But can't you not return to the UK once you've completed your degree as its GMC accredited

Be aware that all the patients you will be treating will be Rumanian/Bulgarian and are very much less likely to be able to speak English than the staff at the university. Are you quite sure you will be able to understand what they are saying about their symptoms in their native language? How confident are you in your ability to diagnose their illness in this situation?

i was told that they provide translators for u?

i was told that they provide translators for u?

While you are studying, I imagine. I doubt that would last once you had graduated. As I see you have already asked the question, I am glad you are considering how easy it is to transfer back to the UK, because they may not make it easy.

I wouldn't bank on this. This would be highly expensive. The staff you work with may translate on an ad hoc basis, but I was always under the impression that you would be expected to gain a good grasp of the language for clinical years.
Plus if you don't speak the language how can you be sure you're truly getting the correct message via the translator. Not that they would lie, but so much crucial information lies in the patient history, you'd want to be able to take it first hand. Not to mention, conducting every consultation via a translaotion would be incredibly frustrating.

that is very true. But surely they must have a way to make this easier cause nearly all the students wont have a good grasp of the language.

do u have any advice on my situation; I am a scottish student and I have just finished school. I got an A in advanced higher biology and a B in Advanced Higher Chemistry. 5As in Higher Psychology, chemistry, biology, geography, mathematics and a B in Higher Modern Studies. 7As in National 5/intermediate 2 biology, chemistry, mathematics, modern studies, geography, german, accounting and a B in National 5 English. I am about to take a gap year, I'm still to do the ukcat, but if I do mess up my ukcat would do u reckon i should do. I have an offer for neuroscience second year entry as well. Any advice would be much appreaciated

that is very true. But surely they must have a way to make this easier cause nearly all the students wont have a good grasp of the language.

I think you need to consider how you would feel if your doctor didn't speak a word of your language when you consulted him or her.

yeah that would be very fustrating