Medicine, Candidatus

Language skills

required, minimum level of B2

Programme length

3 years.

Study mode

Face-to-face learning

Application status

International students:

Students with Icelandic or Nordic citizenship:

The mission of the medical programme

To provide Icelandic society with physicians who deliver high quality healthcare nationally and internationally through excellent education and innovative research.The medical programme educates exemplary physicians who collaborate to practice science based and socially responsible medicine.

The vision of the medical programme

The medical programme at the UI aims to become an example to other medical schools while also positively impacting the health and well being of Icelandic society through its education and research.

Ugla svarar ekki

This programme does not offer specialisations.

Ugla svarar ekki

I've always wanted to be a doctor, driven by the desire to help others. Medicine is demanding and requires significant dedication, but it's incredibly rewarding. The field offers diverse opportunities, from general practice to specialised surgery and research. Medicine is challenging, but the impact you can make makes it worthwhile.

Medical studies are demanding yet enjoyable, structured in modules for focused learning. Despite the workload, peer support and class camaraderie are crucial. The programme offers an excellent social life and various extracurricular opportunities.

Medical studies are long, with six years of undergraduate study followed by specialisation, totalling at least a decade of training. The first three years focus on theoretical knowledge, while the last three involve practical training at the National University Hospital. The programme is demanding, time-consuming, and challenging, but also enjoyable, diverse, and rewarding, fostering lifelong friendships.

The first three years of medical studies cover basic subjects like anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and pathology. Each year focuses on different areas: anatomy in the first year, physiology and biochemistry in the second, and pharmacology and pathology in the third.