Bachelor's Degree in Medicine
We see people where others see patients.
Why study at UIC Barcelona?
- We are the only university in Spain that for 3 consecutive years has achieved a 100% pass rate for students taking their MIR exam.
- We have cutting-edge facilities, which include a one thousand square metre Comprehensive Advanced Simulation Centre that is equipped with the latest technology.
- There is a strong practical element: our professors are active professionals and for clinical practicums the student-tutor rate is one to one. We use active teaching methodologies in small groups: case methods, problem-based learning, clinical simulation, etc.
- The clinical practicums will be undertaken at Hospital General de Granollers, Fundación Althaia, Hospital Universitario General de Catalunya, Hospital Quirón, Hospital Plató, Hospital de Terrassa, Hospital de Mollet and ACEBA Primary Healthcare Centre, etc.
- Our faculty has obtained the best position in a single study of the educational climate that compares different Spanish faculties.
General information about the Bachelor’s degree
How many places are available for the Bachelor’s degree in Medicine?
90 national and 10 international.
How much does the first year of Medicine cost? What type of grants or financial aid can I obtain to study Medicine at UIC Barcelona?
You can check our website for the price of the first year of the degree programme that varies according to the annual Consumer Price Index. You will also be able to find out about your options for grants, discounts, fee waivers and funding options here uic.es/beques.
Do students need to buy books for classes or are there other additional costs?
No, the teaching material can be found on the university’s digital platform and in the library. There are no significant costs related to materials.
What are the class times?
Theory and practical classes are mainly taught in the afternoon. It must be taken into account that practicums also are undertaken as part of different subjects (dissection, laboratories, clinical centres) and these normally take place in the morning.
When do these practicums start?
From first year onwards students are in contact with the clinical environment and at the same time theoretical and practical classes are undertaken in small groups in the university’s facilities. Tutored clinical practicums are considered an important teaching method at UIC Barcelona, and intensify from third year onwards. Until sixth year, students also complete 30 weeks of clinical rotations in national or international healthcare centres.
Access routes to the degree programme
What happens if I finished my baccalaureate/upper secondary education last year?
The pass mark for upper secondary school studies (baccalaureate) is 7 in the case of having taken a scientific or technological baccalaureate, and 8 in the case of other specialisations.
Can I take the upper-secondary/baccalaureate route if I have begun or completed some university studies?
No, the access route for university studies that you have begun or completed is specific and your mark from first year of your upper secondary education cannot be used to access a degree programme.
Can I apply for the entrance examinations if I have a social, humanities or artistic baccalaureate/upper secondary qualifications?
Yes, as long as you meet the entry requirements, in other words, a final mark of above 8.
You must take into account the fact that the entrance examinations involve specific biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics tests at a first year baccalaureate level.
Can I take the entrance examinations if I have taken a higher level vocational training course that is not related to healthcare?
No, only students who have taken higher level vocational training courses in the area of healthcare can take these exams.
Exams and admission processes
When are the exams?
There will be a single entrance examination on Saturday 9 May.
How many people attend the entrance examinations?
Around 600.
Can I look up past papers for the entrance examinations?
We do not provide past papers from previous years. In the case of the specific tests we suggest that you revise based on one or various first year baccalaureate books. In the case of the reasoning test you can search on the internet for examples so you can have an idea of the type of test it is.
Is the examination multiple choice?
Yes, apart from one question that involves the resolution of and commentary on a case. This question requires a written answer.
What level of English is required for the exam?
B2 level or above.
How are the marks from both my academic record and the Entrance Examinations weighted?
10 % is attributed to the marks from your academic record and 90% from the Entrance Examinations.
What are the exam times?
From 9 a.m. to- 2 p.m.
How long do the exams take?
The exams last for between four and five hours. This time is divided up in the following way:
- A psychometric test (30 minutes)
- A reasoning test (45 minutes)
- A specific Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics test (1hr 30 minutes).
- Resolution of and commentary on a specific case (45 minutes)
Students must have a B2 level of English. If they do not, then they will have to take an English level test on the same day as the exam.
I did a scientific/bio-health baccalaureate but I did not do physics in first year. Should I take a physics test in the entrance examination?
Yes, it is compulsory to take all 4 specific tests.
When will I find out about the results of the Entrance Examinations?
The results will be sent via e-mail approximately 15 working days after the exams have been taken.
If I’m on the waiting list, when will I find out the final results?
The waiting list will close two weeks after the start of classes (end of September). Also until the pass marks are published by the state universities there will be little movement on the waiting lists.
If I am accepted, what is the next step?
You will receive a letter of admission containing information about the next steps to take in order to reserve a place on the course, which involves making a payment of 20% of the tuition fees for first year.
If I don’t undertake studies at UIC Barcelona after having reserved a place, will the fee I paid to reserve a place be returned to me?
The reservation fee will only be returned if you do not pass your baccalaureate or national Spanish university entrance examinations exams. This clause can be found in the General Terms & Conditions document.

