Overview

The Universidad Santiago de Compostela Facultade de Medicina e Odontoloxía is located in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. The university was founded in 1495, and the Faculty of Medicine was established in the 16th century, though the exact year is not specified. It offers a Bachelor of Medicine (Grado en Medicina), Bachelor of Dentistry (Grado en Odontoloxía), Bachelor of Nursing (Grado en Enfermaría), Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Grado en Ciencias Biomédicas), Master’s programs in medical and health sciences (e.g., Master in Biomedical Research, Master in Public Health), and PhD programs in medical and health sciences. It is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

Programs Offered

The Universidad Santiago de Compostela Facultade de Medicina e Odontoloxía provides the following programs:
– Bachelor of Medicine (Grado en Medicina)
– Bachelor of Dentistry (Grado en Odontoloxía)
– Bachelor of Nursing (Grado en Enfermaría)
– Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Grado en Ciencias Biomédicas)
– Master’s programs in medical and health sciences (e.g., Master in Biomedical Research, Master in Public Health)
– PhD programs in medical and health sciences

Accreditation and Recognition

The faculty holds accreditation from the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. Its programs are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

Global Standing

The Universidad Santiago de Compostela is ranked 701-750 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Enrollment and Tuition Fees

The faculty enrolls approximately 2,000-3,000 students across all programs. Tuition fees are structured as follows:
– Bachelor of Medicine: Approximately €1,000-€2,000 per year (for EU students); €6,000-€8,000 per year (for non-EU students).
– Bachelor of Dentistry: Approximately €1,000-€2,000 per year (for EU students); €6,000-€8,000 per year (for non-EU students).
– Bachelor of Nursing: Approximately €1,000-€2,000 per year (for EU students); €4,000-€6,000 per year (for non-EU students).
– Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences: Approximately €1,000-€2,000 per year (for EU students); €4,000-€6,000 per year (for non-EU students).

Application Requirements

Prospective students must meet the following requirements:
– High school diploma or equivalent with strong academic performance in science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics).
– Proficiency in Spanish (DELE or equivalent language test scores for non-native speakers).
– Submission of academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
– Entrance examination (Selectividad or equivalent for international students).

Admissions

The Universidad Santiago de Compostela Facultade de Medicina e Odontoloxía admits both male and female students. International students are welcome to apply. For inquiries, contact the admissions office at informacion@usc.es.

Contact Information

For further information, reach out to the admissions team via email at informacion@usc.es.