International Programmes 2023/2024

International Summer Course: German for Medicine International Summer Course: German for Medicine

University of Münster • Münster

Course location
Münster
In cooperation with

WiPDaF

Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: B2, C1
Date(s)
Target group

This special language course is aimed at students of medicine, medical practitioners in training, and practising doctors who are considering working in Germany and would like to improve their knowledge of German as well as become familiar with the German health system.

Description/content

This is what you can expect from the course:

  • expert presentations regarding medical topics of high practical relevance
  • intensive special language training (practising special medical terminology and the expression of medical language in layman's term in the following areas: anatomy and physical afflictions, case histories and examinations, preparation of medical documentation)
  • an extensive additional programme that will allow you to get to know the German health system (for example, visiting a hospital, the Public Health Office, or a health insurance provider)
Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Other
ECTS points (max.)
5
Average number of hours per week
25
Average number of participants per group/course
14
Dates and costs
This price includes
  • Accompanying programme
  • Course fees
Funding: application for DAAD-HSK scholarship

For this course DAAD university summer course scholarships (usually starting at language level B1) are available. If you wish to apply for this course, you can find all necessary information about the scholarship programme and its application requirements here. To submit your application, please note the reference number HSK-0906. This number can only be used for presence courses. Applying for attending online courses is not possible.

Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: B2, C1
Language requirements

All participants must have a German language proficiency level of B2 or higher.

Submit application to

http://www.wipdaf-deutschkurse-muenster.de/english/courses/german-for-medical-practitioners/how-to-register/

Is accommodation organised?
Accommodation is arranged by the organiser.
Type of accommodation

Private accommodation
For a one-time fee of 50 EUR, a room with a host family or in shared flats can be arranged. The rent is between 380 and 420 EUR per month without meals, but participants have the possibility to use the kitchen. There may be a deposit for the room – if so, you will be notified of this in advance.

Student dormitory
A limited number of rooms in student dormitories can be arranged. The rent is between 320 and 500 EUR.
Bedsheets and cutlery can be borrowed for 10 EUR. On return, you will be refunded 5 EUR.

Meals

You can eat low-cost meals in the canteens of the university. A set meal costs about 6 EUR.

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme

Leisure-time activities outside of class: guided tour of the city, museums, cinema, international buffet, welcome party, visiting a German pub, cinema, sport activities, farewell party

Our optional excursion programme offers three one-day excursions. The cost of this programme is 210 EUR, which covers transport, guided tours, and museum visits.

Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
No

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