What Is The Duration, Cost And Application Process For Study MBBS In France? 2023

Among all most up-to-date destinations for MBBS studies, France has its unique image. MBBS study in France is divided into three cycle named as General Medicine, DCEM and PCEM. There are top 100 worlds ranked medical universities in France. Medical Universities in France are well equipped with advance technology and highly qualified staff.

A number of students prefer MBBS study from France because of the following described reasons

• Admission process to French medical universities is very easy and smooth
• Medical universities in France are PMC and WHO approved
• Cost of living in France is affordable
• World class infrastructure and faculties
• MBBS degree from French medical university has global acceptance  
• Great destination for living, learning, study and travel
• Developed French hospitals offer practical training to medical students
• Student can avail 100% tuition fee grants by applying for grants
• Multiple job options for MBBS graduates, after getting the DES (diploma of specialized study)

Duration Of MBBS In France

Total duration of MBBS study in France is 8-11 years for domestic as well as international students for other specialists such as surgeon and pediatricians it takes 10- 12 years. The entire medical (MBBS) course in France is divided into three phases including

First Cycle (PCEM)

The first cycle is of one academic preparatory years in the general medicine course

Students get only two chances to pass the first year. Students must have to pass a competitive exam at the end of the first year. International students have to qualify the exam with good marks to enter into the second phase.

Second Cycle (DCEM)

The second cycle lasts for four years. Students of the fourth year must have successfully completed the second cycle and passed theoretical exams in order to reach the third stage. Students also have to validate all internship periods in the hospitals and participate in seminars.

Third Cycle (DES)

Two study programs are included in the third cycle, General Medicine and other specialties, both of which enable students to obtain a Diploma of Specialized Studies.

Additionally, students may complete some specialties in order to obtain the complementary specialized studies certificate DESC, which takes two years of study. The student can prepare and discuss a thesis for obtaining the country’s PhD in medicine afterwards.

Affiliation Of French Medical Universities

French medical universities are affiliated with

• World Health Organization (WHO)
• Pakistan Medical commission (PMC)
• Ministry of Education, France

Cost Of Study MBBS In France

International students have to pay 2500- 3000 euros annually if they get admission in public medical universities and in private universities they have to pay 20,000 euros annually that is expensive compare to public medical universities.

Vacations During MBBS In France

Summer and winter holidays are announced for MBBS students in July and February respectively.

Career opportunities In France After MBBS

Career options for MBBS graduates in France are following

• Student can start post-graduate course
• They can apply to join medical research work in France
• Can practice and apply for job in private hospitals in France
• Students can also apply for highly paying jobs in any country of choice

Admission In French Medical Universities

France is most popular destination for MBBS for the following academic year. Students should have to take admission in PMC and WHO accredited universities for MBBS degree.

Admission Process

To get admission in French medical university for MBBS have to follow the described admission procedure

• Submit online applications for admission
• Student have to visit the relevant university’s website and submit all required information
• Then student have to pay the application fee
• The fee structure different fir each university, so student have to check the individual university about application fee
• Here is a list of common steps that student have to follow to proceed for admission
• Search for medical university of interest
• Visit university’ website for information
• Fulfill the admission requirements of relevant university if it require any admission test
• If university accept the student’s application and provide her/ him an offer letter for admission the student have to apply for visa

Intakes In French Medical Universities

Intakes for MBBS may vary, mostly the admission start from April to June.