Università Campus Bio-Medico
Rome, Italy • Medicine & Surgery • MedTech Innovation Track
Train at the modern Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico in Trigoria, Rome. Combining patient-centered holistic clinical care with advanced medical technology, engineering synergies, and small-group clinical instruction.
Modern University Hospital
Policlinico UCBM
Trigoria, Rome · Integrated Health Center
Medicine Quotas
~36 Non-EU / ~72 EU
MedTech Quotas
~20 Non-EU / ~50 EU
Exam Format
80 Qs CBT (100 Mins)
Seat Deposit
€8,000 Advance Payment
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Programs
MD & MedTech
Hospital
Policlinico UCBM
Exam
80 Qs CBT (+1 / -0.2)
Duration
6 Years (360 ECTS)
Tuition
€16,000 – €18,000 / yr
Campus
Trigoria (Rome), Italy
Human-Centered Medicine at Policlinico UCBM
Founded with the mission of putting the patient at the center of medical science, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma integrates biological rigor, advanced surgical engineering, and profound ethical empathy.
Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico features high-tech operating suites, robotic prosthetics, and oncology clinical research.
Active collaboration with the Center for the Care of the Elderly (Alberto Sordi Foundation) for geriatrics and rehabilitation.
MedTech double-track combining single-cycle MD coursework with biomedical engineering competencies.
High doctor-to-patient and professor-to-student ratios with dedicated tutoring and mentoring throughout 6 years.
UCBM Hospital Ecosystem
400+ Beds
Hospital Capacity
Modern university clinic in Trigoria
AI & Robotics
MedTech Focus
Robotic surgery & neural prosthetics
500,000+
Annual Procedures
Outpatient and inpatient clinical cases
Trigoria Park
Campus Setting
Green biomedical campus in Rome
UCBM Test Specifications
80 Questions in 100 Minutes
The UCBM entrance examination is a computer-based test (CBT) assessing deep scientific competence across biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics with logic.
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Pacing & Strategy
With 80 questions in 100 minutes, candidates have exactly 75 seconds per question. Strategic time management and avoiding blind guesses on negative scoring are crucial.
CBT Exam Subject Breakdown
Cellular biology, bioenergetics, genetics, molecular physiology, human anatomy, histology, and pathology mechanisms.
General, inorganic, and organic chemistry; stoichiometry, thermodynamics, solutions, acid-base equilibria, biomolecules.
Mechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, electrodynamics, optics, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and probability.
Critical thinking, data analysis, deductive problem solving, and interpretation of scientific literature.
Full 6-Year Medical Degree Syllabus
UCBM delivers an integrated biomedical curriculum where theoretical foundations and early clinical ward rotations seamlessly reinforce one another.
Year 1: Molecular Foundations, Chemistry & Human Morphology
Preclinical Sciences, Biophysics, Anatomy & Cellular Biology
Medical Physics & Biomedical Technologies
Radiation physics, biomechanics, biomedical instrumentation, medical electronics, and imaging fundamentals.
Chemistry & Medical Biochemistry
Chemical thermodynamics, metabolic pathways, enzyme catalysis, bioenergetics, protein folding, and lipid metabolism.
Cellular & Molecular Biology
Cell membrane transport, intracellular signaling, gene regulation, cell cycle, apoptosis, and stem cell differentiation.
Histology, Cytology & Human Embryology
Microscopic analysis of human tissues, gametogenesis, fertilization, early embryonic development, and organogenesis.
Human Gross Anatomy I (Locomotor & Thoracic)
Musculoskeletal anatomy, heart, mediastinum, respiratory tract, vessels, nerves, and clinical imaging correlates.
Medical Humanities, Ethics & Anthropological Foundations
Doctor-patient relationship, deontological ethics, clinical anthropology, informed consent, and history of medicine.
First Aid & Clinical Skills Simulation Lab
Basic life support, nursing procedures, patient monitoring, and simulation practice at Policlinico UCBM.
Clinical Clerkship Focus: First Aid Training, Basic Nursing Clerkships & Clinical Skills Simulation Lab at UCBM.
Year 2: Neuroanatomy, Physiology & Pathological Mechanisms
Systemic Physiology, Pathology, Immunology & Microbiology
Human Gross Anatomy II (Neuroanatomy & Viscera)
Cranial nerves, central nervous system pathways, digestive, urogenital, and endocrine organ systems.
Systemic Human Physiology I & II
Cardiac electrophysiology, pulmonary mechanics, renal regulation, gastrointestinal motility, neurophysiology, endocrine axes.
General Pathology & Pathophysiology
Cellular injury, inflammation, tissue repair, hemodynamic disorders, shock, thrombosis, and oncogenesis.
Immunology & Immunopathology
Innate and adaptive immunity, lymphocyte activation, hypersensitivity, autoimmune disorders, and immunodeficiencies.
Medical Microbiology & Virology
Bacterial pathogenesis, resistance mechanisms, viral replication, medical mycology, and clinical parasitology.
Medical Genetics & Genomics
Mendelian genetics, chromosomal disorders, next-generation sequencing, oncogenomics, and genetic counseling.
Physical Semeiotics & Bedside Communication
Chest auscultation, abdominal palpation, neurological exam, and history taking in university hospital wards.
Clinical Clerkship Focus: Physical Semeiotics & Bedside Patient Communication at Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico.
Year 3: Pathology, Pharmacology & Core Clinical Rotations
Systemic Pathology, Clinical Pharmacology & Inpatient Wards
Systemic Anatomic Pathology
Histopathological diagnosis of cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, and skin diseases; biopsy interpretation.
General & Clinical Pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, autonomic pharmacology, cardiovascular agents, antibiotics, chemotherapy, toxicology.
Medical & Surgical Semeiotics (Methodology)
Clinical diagnostic reasoning, differential diagnosis formulation, symptom analysis, and bedside presentation.
Laboratory Medicine & Molecular Diagnostics
Clinical hematology, biochemical biomarkers, coagulation profiling, urinalysis, and point-of-care testing technologies.
Cardiovascular System Diseases
Coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disorders, hypertension, interventional catheterization.
Respiratory System Diseases
COPD, asthma, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, thoracic oncology, and non-invasive ventilation.
Inpatient Bedside Clinical Clerkships
Daily ward rounds in Internal Medicine and General Surgery, patient case management, and morning clinical meetings.
Clinical Clerkship Focus: Daily Bedside Clinical Clerkships at Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico.
Year 4: Specialized Medical & Surgical Disciplines
Organ-System Subspecialties & Multidisciplinary Oncology
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, diagnostic and interventional endoscopy.
Endocrinology, Diabetology & Metabolism
Thyroid pathology, pituitary disorders, adrenal insufficiency, diabetes management, metabolic bone diseases.
Nephrology, Dialysis & Urology
Acute and chronic renal failure, glomerulonephritis, hemodialysis and transplantation, urological cancers, and lithiasis.
Rheumatology & Autoimmune Disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, systemic sclerosis, spondyloarthropathies, vasculitides, and biological targeted therapies.
Hematology & Transfusion Medicine
Leukemias, lymphomas, myeloma, hemolytic anemias, bone marrow transplantation, and hemotherapy protocols.
Medical Oncology & Cancer Immunotherapy
Oncogenesis, molecular tumor profiling, immune checkpoint inhibitors, chemotherapy regimens, palliative care.
Diagnostic Imaging & Interventional Radiology
X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET-CT protocols, interventional vascular and oncological radiological procedures.
Subspecialty Outpatient & Inpatient Rotations
Rotations across specialized clinical units, endoscopy suites, and multidisciplinary tumor boards.
Clinical Clerkship Focus: Specialized Department Internships, Diagnostic Endoscopy Suites & Radiodiagnostic Center Rotations.
Year 5: Neuroscience, Sensory Organs & Maternal-Child Health
Clinical Neurosciences, Head & Neck, Musculoskeletal & Pediatrics
Neurology & Clinical Neurophysiology
Stroke units, epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies, neurocritical care.
Neurosurgery & Minimally Invasive Approaches
Intracranial neoplasms, aneurysms, neurotrauma, spine surgery, robotic and endoscopic neurosurgery.
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Depressive and bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, psychopharmacology, emergency psychiatry.
Orthopedics, Traumatology & Sports Medicine
Fracture management, joint reconstruction (hip, knee), spine surgery, arthroscopy, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Refractive surgery, cataract, glaucoma, retinal diseases, ocular emergencies, and neuro-ophthalmology.
Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck Surgery
ENT oncology, otology, audiology, rhinology, airway management, and reconstructive head and neck surgery.
Dermatology, Venereology & Plastic Surgery
Inflammatory skin disorders, melanoma, cutaneous surgery, aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine
High-risk pregnancy, labor management, gynecological oncology, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, IVF.
Pediatrics, Neonatology & Pediatric Specialties
Neonatal intensive care, growth disorders, pediatric infections, pediatric emergency triage, congenital diseases.
Surgical Theater & Maternity Traineeships
Scrubbed-in surgical training, labor ward assistance, and pediatric emergency clerkships.
Clinical Clerkship Focus: Operating Room Surgical Clerkships, Labor & Delivery Wards, and Pediatric Emergency Department.
Year 6: Critical Care, Evaluative Traineeship (TPV) & MD Thesis
Emergency Medicine, Official Licensing Internship & Degree Defense
Emergency Medicine & Acute Trauma Care
Shock management, mass casualty triage, ACLS protocols, trauma resuscitation, emergency point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
Intensive Care, Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
Invasive monitoring, ventilator management, perioperative care, regional/general anesthesia, palliative analgesia.
Clinical Toxicology & Poisoning Emergencies
Acute drug intoxications, biological toxins, industrial poisonings, antidotal treatments, and dialysis detoxification.
Forensic Medicine, Deontology & Healthcare Law
Medical liability, ethics in intensive care, patient consent, autopsy findings, and professional jurisprudence.
Public Health, Hygiene & Global Health Systems
Hospital infection control, epidemiology, health economics, preventative medicine, and global health policy.
Practical Evaluative Traineeship (TPV Internal Medicine)
Official licensing clinical rotation in Internal Medicine inpatient units.
Practical Evaluative Traineeship (TPV General Surgery)
Official licensing clinical rotation in General Surgery operating and ward units.
Practical Evaluative Traineeship (TPV General Practice)
Official licensing clinical rotation with accredited primary care physicians.
Experimental Research MD Thesis Defense
Independent scientific thesis based on laboratory or clinical investigation defended before the university degree commission.
Clinical Clerkship Focus: Full-Time Practical Sub-Internships in Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units & Primary Care.
The €8,000 Advance Seat Deposit
Unlike public Italian universities where seat confirmation involves nominal fees, UCBM requires admitted candidates to pay a significant initial installment of €8,000 to hold their position. Annual tuition ranges between €16,000 and €18,000, payable in 3 subsequent installments across the academic year.
Extensive Waitlist Scrolling (Scorrimenti)
Because top scorers frequently apply to Cattolica, San Raffaele, and public IMAT universities simultaneously, a high percentage of initially admitted candidates decline their seats or surrender deposits. As a result, UCBM merit rankings experience extensive scrolling rounds (scorrimenti), continuing well into September and October.
8-Step Application & Visa Roadmap
Step-by-step roadmap from CBT exam registration to arriving on campus in Rome.
Select Medicine vs. MedTech Track
Choose between the standard 6-year Medicine & Surgery MD (~72 EU / ~36 Non-EU seats) and the MedTech track (~50 EU / ~20 Non-EU seats) integrating biomedical engineering.
Register on UCBM Online Admissions Portal
Create an applicant profile on the official UCBM portal (unicampus.it), enter personal details, and upload your passport.
Pay Test Registration Fee (€170)
Complete payment of the €170 examination fee before the published deadline to confirm your CBT test slot reservation.
Sit the 80-Question CBT Admission Test
Complete the 100-minute computer-based test covering Biology (35 Qs), Chemistry (25 Qs), Physics & Math (10 Qs), and Logic (10 Qs).
Merit Ranking & The €8,000 Advance Deposit
Admitted candidates must pay a non-refundable deposit of €8,000 within a few working days to lock their seat allocation.
Waitlist Dynamics (Scorrimenti di Graduatoria)
Candidates initially outside the quota should monitor rolling waitlist updates as dozens of rounds occur through autumn.
Universitaly Pre-Enrollment & Legalization
Non-EU students finalize pre-enrollment on Universitaly and obtain their CIMEA Statement of Comparability / DOV.
Student Visa & Matriculation in Rome
Receive your Italian Type D Student Visa, travel to Rome, apply for your Permesso di Soggiorno, and attend campus orientation in Trigoria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions on UCBM admissions, testing, and campus life in Trigoria.
How does the UCBM 80-question exam compare to other tests?
The UCBM test is science-intensive, featuring 35 Biology and 25 Chemistry questions (accounting for 75% of the exam) alongside 10 Physics/Math and 10 Logic questions. With 80 questions in 100 minutes (75 seconds/question), pacing and strategic accuracy on negative marking (-0.2 per error) are critical.
Why is the €8,000 confirmation deposit required?
UCBM requires a substantial initial deposit of €8,000 to ensure that only committed students hold seats. The remaining balance of the annual tuition (€16,000–€18,000) is paid in subsequent installments during the academic year.
How extensive is waitlist scrolling (scorrimenti) at UCBM?
Because top scorers frequently apply to Cattolica, San Raffaele, and public IMAT universities simultaneously, a high percentage of initially admitted candidates decline their seats or surrender deposits. As a result, UCBM merit rankings experience extensive scrolling rounds (scorrimenti), continuing well into September and October.
What is the MedTech track at Campus Bio-Medico?
The MedTech program integrates medical coursework with 30 additional credits in biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced biomaterials, taught in synergy with UCBM faculty of engineering.
Where is the UCBM campus and hospital located?
The university campus and Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico are located in Trigoria, a green suburban district in southwest Rome, offering modern residential facilities, simulation labs, sports grounds, and parkland.
Is Italian language proficiency required before applying?
No prior Italian knowledge is required for admissions. All lectures, examinations, and seminars are in English. UCBM provides Italian language courses during Years 1 and 2 to prepare students for patient bedside rounds in Year 3.
Is the UCBM MD degree valid internationally?
Yes. The degree is fully accredited across the EU (Directive 2005/36/EC), listed in WDOMS, and recognized by the ECFMG (USA) and GMC (UK), allowing graduates to enter residency matches in the US, UK, Switzerland, and Germany.
Does UCBM offer campus accommodation?
Yes. The Trigoria campus features dedicated university residences and affiliated student apartments located within walking distance of the hospital and lecture halls.
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