The study programme Medicine serves to impart the basic medical and methodological knowledge and skills for the recognition, treatment and prevention of diseases. The training to become a doctor is carried out on a scientific basis and is both practice- and patient-oriented. The study programme leads to the completion of the state examination. Both the training and the practice of the medical profession are regulated by the Approbationsordnung für Ärzte (Licensing Regulations for Doctors, ÄAppO) and by the Bundesärzteordnung (Federal Medical Code, BÄO).
The study programme is divided into two study sections (lasting two and three years) and a practical year (lasting one year). The first part of the course covers the basics of natural sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics), anatomy, biochemistry and physiology. The second study section includes training in the individual clinical areas. Afterwards, a practical activity of 12 months must be completed as a practical year. After successful completion of the study programme, the licence to practise medicine is granted upon application. It is valid throughout Germany.
After the licence to practise medicine has been granted, almost all doctors go on to specialist training (four to six years), which is usually completed while working and leads to specialization in a particular field (e.g. internist, surgeon, paediatrician, psychiatrist).
The University Hospital offers ideal conditions for our students.
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Changes in the award procedure
Please note that the allocation procedures in the study programmes with nationwide admission restrictions for Friedrich Schiller University Jena have changed significantly since the winter semester 2020/21. You can find information on the allocation procedure here.pdf, 370 kb · de
The special feature of JENOS, the JEnaer Neigungsorientiertes Medizinstudium (literal translation: ‘Jena inclination-oriented medical studies’), is the direct preparation for medical practice according to inclination.
Thus, the University of Jena offers a modern and practice-oriented medical study with interdisciplinary teaching in the entire study programme of human medicine. In the second section of their studies, students have the unique opportunity to choose from an extensive range of options in the lines of clinic-oriented medicine, outpatient-oriented medicine and research-oriented medicine, in addition to a compact core course. These lines impart specific knowledge and skills to make it easier for students to start their careers.
The manageable number of approx. 270 study places also ensures intensive training. Networking with the technology location of Jena offers you a variety of opportunities for involvement in science and research, for example in the Center for Sepsis Control & Care.
Prospects
Doctors work primarily in practice facilities (private or non-private practice), in hospitals, with authorities or corporations as well as in research (universities and pharmaceutical industry).
Personal requirements
Since as a doctor you primarily deal with people, you should be sociable, have social intelligence and language skills.
In addition, interdisciplinary open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity and good observation and judgement skills as well as methodical thinking are indispensable.
Studying medicine requires a high level of motivation and considerable diligence. Memory (a lot of factual knowledge) is of great importance.
In addition to a broad general education, in-depth knowledge of the natural sciences, especially biology and chemistry, is a prerequisite.
Admission requirements
University entrance qualification
A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.
More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.
language requirements
At the moment of application, you have to prove your knowledge of the German language at level DSH-2 (German Language Test for Admission to Higher Educationpdf, 61 kb · de). You cannot start your studies at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena if you have only passed the DSH-1 exam! The following certificates accredited by the German Rectors Conference will be recognized as equivalents:
Goethe Certificate C2 (GDS)
German Language Diploma Level II of the KMK (DSD II)
TestDaF, at least TDN 4 in all four parts of the examination
telc Certificate C1 German for Higher Education
German exam as part of the assessment test at a Studienkolleg
If you do not have sufficient knowledge of German yet, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers you a preparatory language course for the DSH exam. To attend the course, your German knowledge must be at least on level B1.
Additional application documents for international students
CV
Please submit an up-to-date and complete CV in tabular form. Please provide full details regarding your schooling and academic education to date. You can find more information hereExternal link.
University entrance qualification certificate
Please upload the school certificate confirming your university entrance qualification to our application portal. You can find more information hereExternal link.
University degree certificate / previous periods of study
Please upload transcripts of records for all previous periods of study and degrees, as well as, if applicable, your degree certificate, to the portal.
Proof of German proficiency
Proof of sufficient German proficiency must be provided for all German-language degree programmes. The following certificates are recognized as proof of proficiency by Friedrich Schiller University Jena:
German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education, at least level 2 (DSH-2)
Goethe Certificate, C2 (GDS)
German Language Diploma, Level II of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (DSD II)
TestDaF, at least TDN 4 in all four parts of the examination
Telc German C1 University certificate (at least with the grade “satisfactory”)
German exam as part of the assessment test at a Studienkolleg
Please note: We strongly recommend that you submit the required proof of German proficiency at the time of your application.
If you do not yet have the required language certificate, you may apply for our DSH course starting from German level B1. This course ensures optimal language preparation and also gives you the opportunity to get to know Jena while benefiting from student status.
Translation of international application documents
A translation into German or English must be submitted for every application document that was not originally issued in German or English. These translations must be prepared by an authorized translation office.
APS certificate
Applicants with university degrees from India, Vietnam, or the People’s Republic of China must submit an APS certificate.
University entrance examination
Applicants from the following countries must provide proof of their university entrance examination:
Iran (university entrance examination or proof of a foundation year if the school-leaving certificate was obtained before 2019)
Republic of Korea/South Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)
China (GaoKao)
Contacts
Subject-specific academic advisory service - Annett Studenik
Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.
Consultation hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).
