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Medical education in an international context
English semester Programme in Medicine
2011-2012
Benefit from 45 years of teaching and research experience
Share your knowledge with young academics from different countries and cultures
Enjoy Antwerp’s art and fashion and experience education in the greenest campus in Flanders
About the programme
The English semester within the Faculty of Medicine represents since 2008 a unique opportunity for you all at the University of Antwerp. The English semester consists of 5 modules representing 13 weeks of medical teaching in the second semester (February-June) of the 1st and 2nd master degree.
Additionally you can perform training activities in specific departments of the Antwerp University Hospital or participate in Summer courses, such as the Summer course on Vaccinology for students (webpage: www.ua.ac.be/cev/summerschool).
We offer you clinical lessons based on an interactive and multidisciplinary approach.
Clinical lessons with live patients and skills training guarantee applicability of knowledge in your futureclinical practice.
We will be pleased to welcome you and hope you will enjoy your stay in Antwerp!
Programme2011-2012Master degree 1
Microbiology and infectious diseases - part 2
Semester 2 4 ECTS credits
Immunology (Self and non self) – part 2
Semester 2 3 ECTS credits
Metabolism & Hormones – part 2
Semester 2 4 ECTS credits
Locomotor System – part 2
Semester 2 6 ECTS credits
Master degree 2
Paediatrics (Child and Growth) – part 2
Semester 2 5 ECTS credits
More information about these modules can be obtained by consulting the course catalogue of medicine at the university webpage: www.ua.ac.be/masterprogramme
Admission criteria and application procedureQualifying for the English semesterApplicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or should have completed at least 3 years of study in Medicine.
If training activities at the University Hospital are considered, applicants should be in their second Master year, have sufficient knowledge of medical English, engage in a Dutch language course before starting the exchange period, be vaccinated against hepa-titis B and have a recent negative tbc-test.
Language requirementsLectures, skill trainings and study material are provided in English. Exams can be taken in English for the Erasmus students.
Other medicine courses Registration for other courses and clinical trainings is also possi-ble. However, these courses are taught in Dutch and therefore an intensive Dutch language course is strongly recommended before starting the exchange period. Such language courses are organ-ised in September and January at the beginning of each semester and are free of charge. If the Dutch language is not completely obtained, training activities cannot be guaranteed.
Application procedure and contactsNomination deadline of the students selected by the home uni-versity is May 15th 2011 for 1st semester and full year students and October 15th for 2nd semester students. Medicine students who plan on doing a study period and/or a clinical training, need to be accepted by the faculty of Medicine well before the application deadlines of June 15th 2011 for 1st semester and full year students and November 15th for 2nd semester students.
International Relations Office Nomination, application & general administration:
[email protected] Campus life: [email protected] Student accommodation: [email protected] University website: www.ua.ac.be/english
Faculty of Medicine Study programme & clinical trainings: [email protected] Departmental Erasmus coordinator: [email protected]. EMSA Antwerpen: www.emsa.be
Why study Medicine at the University of AntwerpHigh standards in educationThe University of Antwerp is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive re-search and entrepreneurial approach. Its roots go back to 1852. The University of Antwerp has over 12 000 students, which makes it the third largest university in Flanders, Belgium. Foreign students from all over the world make up 12% of the total student population.
Bologna declarationFollowing the Bologna declaration, the curriculum of Medicine has had a complete transformation into a Bachelor-Master system within the framework of the Dublin Descriptors.
NVAO and VLIR accreditationThe curriculum of Medicine was evaluated favourably by the accreditation commission (NVAO) and the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR). Following the recommen-dations more weight has been put on the public needs and responsibilities, beside knowledge, skills and science.
Competence-driven teaching: CanMEDSThe Faculty of Medicine provides high-quality, student-centred teaching. Tutorials provide you with extra atten-tion and guidance of our professors. Competence-driven education is guaranteed by the integration of all CanMEDS roles in the curriculum, aimed at transforming students into Medical Experts.
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Excellent student support and environmentThe city of Antwerp offers plenty of student accommoda-tion. The University has developed a database of ac-credited student accommodation. With the help of this database, students will have no difficulty finding a suitable room in a private student house.
Antwerp is the largest city in Flanders and is situated in the northern part of Belgium. It is a historic town by the river Scheldt and a bustling trade centre, artistic and cultural with the typical atmosphere of an international port. Antwerp lies at the heart of the world’s diamond trade. It is also known as a city of painters such as Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens and contemporary artists like Panamarenko and Jan Fabre. Antwerp is also a leading fashion centre and is a home to a number of internationally acclaimed designers such as Dries Van Noten en Dirk Bikkembergs. The Faculty of Medicine is located in the green belt to the south of the city at the campus Drie Eiken.
Visit www.use-it.be/ for information about exploring the city at low cost.
