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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC Rome)
Master your pathway into one of Europe’s premier medical institutions: 6-year English MD degree, Gemelli hospital rotations, 65-question exam structure, €18,000 tuition and Meditaliano application support.
Independently prepared by Meditaliano. Official specifications based on UCSC admissions calls.
Clinical excellence
Policlinico Gemelli
Rome, Italy · Top European Teaching Hospital
Degree
LM-41 Medicine (6 yrs)
Quotas
70 Non-EU / 30 EU
Exam questions
65 Questions (65 Mins)
Annual tuition
€18,000 / year
Degree
Medicine & Surgery
Hospital
Policlinico Gemelli
Language
English (Italian clinical)
Duration
6 Years (360 ECTS)
Quotas
70 Non-EU / 30 EU
Campus
Rome, Italy
Academic structure
Integrated curriculum combining basic biomedical sciences with clinical clerkships at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS.
Core Modules:Medical Physics, Chemistry & Biochemistry Foundations, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Human Anatomy I (Musculoskeletal & Cardiovascular), Medical Histology & Embryology, Theology & Bioethics I, Medical Italian.
Core Modules:Human Anatomy II (Neuroanatomy, Splanchnology), Human Physiology I & II, General Pathology & Immunology, Medical Microbiology & Virology, Biostatistics & Research Methodology, Theology & Bioethics II.
Core Modules:Anatomic Pathology I, Laboratory Medicine & Clinical Diagnostics, General Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Semeiotics & Medical Methodology, Cardiovascular & Respiratory Diseases, Theology III.
Core Modules:Gastroenterology, Endocrinology & Metabolic Diseases, Nephrology & Urology, Rheumatology, Hematology & Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging & Radiation Oncology, International Foundations of Medicine (IFOM) Exam Prep.
Core Modules:Neurological Sciences, Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Dermatology & Venereology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics & Child Health, Orthopedics & Traumatology.
Core Modules:Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care, Forensic & Occupational Medicine, Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Practical Evaluative Traineeship (TPV for Italian/EU MD License), Experimental MD Thesis.
Cattolica International Entrance Exam
Computerized test testing logic, biology, chemistry, ethics, math, physics, and general knowledge. Minimum pass threshold is 20 / 65 points.
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Admissions roadmap
Confirm eligibility under the 70 Non-EU seats or 30 EU seats. Candidates require a 12-year secondary diploma (with the last 2 years in the same education system). If 11 years, 1 year of completed university courses or foundation program is required.
Register on the Università Cattolica international admissions portal and upload passport and secondary school transcripts.
Complete the €200 registration fee before the late February deadline to secure your computerized test session.
Complete the 65-minute multiple-choice test remotely (Logic 20, Biology 18, Chemistry 12, Ethics 5, Math 4, Physics 4, GK 2). Only 2 blank calculation sheets and pen permitted with invigilator approval.
Results published in early April. Candidates must score at least 20 / 65 points to qualify for admission. Tie-breaker favors younger candidates.
Admitted candidates must pay the initial €4,000 deposit within 2 weeks of rankings (deducted from the €18,000 annual tuition) and submit IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 80+ proof.
Meditaliano support
Led by current Italian medical students, our team provides 65-question practice drills, CIMEA/DoV verification, portal guidance, and Rome orientation.
Comprehensive review of 12-year schooling eligibility, IB/AP credit equivalents and CIMEA Statement of Comparability roadmap.
Guided assistance for certified Italian translations, Apostilles, Declaration of Value and Universitaly pre-enrollment.
End-to-end guidance through online registration, fee payment verification, and direct liaison with Cattolica International Admissions.
Dedicated question drills in logic, biology, chemistry, physics, math, and Catholic ethical-religious reasoning topics.
Timed simulation drills, negative-marking penalty control (+1/-0.25), and remote testing technical compliance checks.
Comprehensive support covering Universitaly pre-enrollment, Type-D student visa, Italian tax code, housing in Rome, and Gemelli orientation.
Meditaliano is an independent educational consultancy and preparatory platform. Admission offers, visa grants and qualification recognition are the exclusive authority of Università Cattolica and government bodies.
Common Questions
The program offers 70 seats for Non-EU candidates and 30 seats for Italian/EU candidates.
The test consists of 65 multiple-choice questions in 65 minutes: Logic (20), Biology (18), Chemistry (12), Ethical-Religious Culture (5), Mathematics (4), Physics (4), and General Knowledge (2).
Candidates must score at least 20.00 out of 65 points. Any score below 20 is disqualified regardless of rank position. Correct answers award +1 point, incorrect -0.25 points, and blank 0 points.
Annual tuition is €18,000 (tiered between €16,000 and €25,000 based on household income). Admitted students must pay an initial €4,000 deposit within 2 weeks of merit ranking publication.
English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 80+ / English-medium high school certificate) is required at the time of formal enrollment, not at initial test registration.
Clinical training and bedside rotations take place at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS in Rome, Italy's premier hospital center.
Yes. Meditaliano provides complete pre-screening, 65-question practice drills, document verification, and personalized enrollment support led by current medical students.
Connect with Università Cattolica’s international team or review official course publications.
Reach out to Meditaliano for an initial eligibility profile evaluation and custom study roadmap.
