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MEDICAL COURSES

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Studying Medicine is of high importance nowadays. Russia and Ukraine offer one of the most effective and qualitative medical education.  Medical Universities are among one of the most qualified and worldwide acknowledged by such organizations as UNESCO, WHO, MCI, all African countries and many others. Thousands of hundreds of international students study at them each year.

Advantages of studying a universities:

• High level of educational quality
• Cheaper than European universities
• Experienced professors
• Intensive learning and practice at hospitals
• Bilingual medium of instruction: English/Russian
• Easy admission process
• Worldwide recognition of Degree

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Ukraine and Russia provide studies on Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral levels.

You can study Medicine on the faculties of General Medicine (MD/MBBS), Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Pediatrics, Preventative Medicine, Public Health, Hospital Management, and Clinical Psychology.

Terms of studies and Degrees:

Medical Specializations, available in Ukraine/Russia:
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CURRICULUM

Russian and Ukrainian universities start their academic year on the 1^st of September and finish in the middle of June (depends on the university). The studying year is divided into 2 semesters:

• The 1st semester lasts from September,1 to the last week of January.
• The 2nd semester lasts from the first week of February to the middle of June.

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There are 5 working days (Monday-Friday) and 2 weekends (Saturday, Sunday) at universities.

Classes usually start at 8/9:00 and finish at 16:00.

During their studies, students have lectures, practical lessons (seminars), excursions, hospital practice, unit tests, colloquiums, and final tests. In the end of each semester students have an examination session. If the students pass it successfully, they go on a winter/summer vacation. In case they fail the exams, students get a “tail” and prepare to pass the failed exam once more.

The winter vacation usually lasts from January to February, and the summer vacation – from the mid of June to the end of August. While being on holidays, students can travel all over Russia/Ukraine, CIS countries and European countries as well!

General Medicine Course

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The General Medicine program takes 6  years to get MD/MBBS degree.

There are usually 8-12 students in their groups at classes. For the first 3 years of studies students are mainly focused on theoretical subjects and during the last 3.5 years students have practical and training courses at hospital and clinics in different departments, such as Therapy, Nursing, Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Public Health and Prevention, etc.

Students of Russian/Ukrainian universities work with patients face to face: examine them, put diagnoses, prescribe treatment and fully lead the patients’ healing. This gives students an opportunity to become highly skilled experts in treatment.

MD/MBBS curriculum for 6 years of studies:

• Humanitarian subjects — 1,576 hours;
• Social-economic subjects — 432 hours;
• Fundamental (general scientific) subjects — 2,180 hours;
• Professionally oriented subjects — 6,098 hours;
• Elective courses — 324 hours;
• Practical training — 972 hours;
• Sub-internship (in the 6th year) — 1,892 hours.

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Dentistry Course
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The Dental Undergraduate program takes 5  years to get Bachelor of Dentistry degree.

There are Postgraduate courses for studying Dentistry: PG and PhD. They take 2-4 years of studies. And the awarded degree is BDS – Bachelor of Dentistry and Surgery.

Students of Russian/Ukrainian universities study basic medical and biological subjects, and

clinical disciplines, required for dentists. During the first three years of studies, students learn mostly theoretical disciplines. From the fourth year they finally start studying clinical subjects.

The laboratories of metal-ceramics and high-frequency melting and casting of dental prostheses are specially equipped. Students study the main current problems of dentistry at special dental offices: caries, paradontosis, and diseases of the mucous membrane in the mouth cavity.

Dentistry curriculum for 5 years of studies:

• Humanitarian subjects — 1,026 hours;
• Social-economic subjects — 486 hours;
• Fundamental (general scientific) subjects — 1,854 hours.

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Nursing Course
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Getting a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing  takes 4 years.

The Nursing Course is beneficial for future nurses who are to provide first aid and other occupational duties to patients. As nurses spend a lot of time in contact with patients, they must have great interpersonal and communicative skills. The Nursing Course is focused on an in-depth study of nursing theory and practice of giving help to real people, and the development of clinical skills. To get these skills, students take part in simulations of real-life situations.

The curriculum of Nursing Course at Ukrainian/Russian universities includes theoretical and practical nursing aspects in such areas: health promotion, preventive health care, health education, and a wide range of treatment, rehabilitation, and nursing procedures.

Fields of studies of Nursing Course:

• Biology;
• Chemistry;
• Communication;
• Psychology;
• History;
• Political Science;
• Mathematics;
• Pathophysiology;
• Microbiology for Health Professionals.

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Pharmacy Course

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The Pharmacy Undergraduate Course takes 5 years to get  Bachelor of Pharmacy degree.

There is also PG/PhD course of Postgraduate studies, and it takes 2 years.

Ukrainian and Russian universities provide Pharmacy Course for those students who are interested in the effective use of medications. This program combines the study of Chemical Sciences with Health Sciences for better understanding how different chemical elements influence people’s health. This course informs about safe usage of pharmaceutical drugs. The Pharmacy Course teaches students the ways of correct dispensing and compounding of medicaments. Lecturers also tell students about the importance of continuing health care and existed clinical services, available for citizens. During the course, students will get knowledge in the sphere of health promotion, health information management and communication.
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Pharmacy program’s subjects:

• Human Nutrition
• Physiological Sciences
• Human Molecular Genetics
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Disease Processes
• Pharmacology
• Organic and Physical Chemistry
• Chemistry
• Introduction to Microbiology
• Pharmaceutics
• Introduction to Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmacokinetics
• Organic and Medicinal Agents
• Professional Practice
• Rural Pharmacy Practice
• Therapeutics
• Scientific Statistics

If you want to get professional education abroad, study from experts of their jobs, and become highly skilled specialists in different fields of Medicine, don’t hesitate filling up the application form on Alfred education group’s site.

Here is the list of UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITIES

and RUSSIAN UNIVERSITIES

BUSINESS COURSES

Business study has become very popular nowadays. Thousands of new enterprises appear all over the world every day. And we essentially need competent experts who would be able to promote firms, industries and cooperation societies, etc.

Business study combines elements of accountancy, finance, marketing, organizational studies, human resource management, and operations.

Universities focus on business and financial subjects on their business courses, but other specific topics are also included into the learning program. They are: public relations, accounting, communications, finance, health care, marketing and others. This is done for more detailed and fundamental understanding of the future profession.

Getting a Bachelor Business Degree takes 4 years at both Russian and Ukrainian universities.

CURRICULUM

Universities start their academic year on the 1^st of September and finish in the middle of June (depends on the university). The year is divided into 2 semesters:

• The 1st semester lasts from September,1 to the last week of January.
• The 2nd semester lasts from the first week of February to the middle of June.

There are 5 working days (Monday-Friday) and 2 weekends (Saturday, Sunday) at universities.

Classes usually start at 8/9:00 and finish at 16:00.

During their studies, students have:

— lectures;

— practical lessons (seminars);

— excursions;

— unit tests;

— colloquiums;

— project work;

— final tests.
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In the end of each semester students have to pass an examination session. If the students pass it successfully, they go on a winter/summer vacation. In case they fail the exams, students have to prepare and pass the failed exam once more.

The winter vacation usually lasts from January to February, and the summer vacation – from the mid of June to the end of August. While being on holidays, students can travel all over Russia/Ukraine, CIS countries and European countries as well!

Business subjects:

Foundation of Business

• Nature & Purpose of Business
• Forms of Business Organization
• Public, Privat and Global Enterprises
• Business Services
• Emerging Models of Business
• Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics

Finance and Trade

• Sources of Business Finance
• Small Business
• Internal Trade
• International Business

Economics

• International Economics
• Management
• Accounting & Audits
• Banking & Finance
• International Economics Relations
• Hotel & Tourism Management

After the Business Course, students will be able to:

— understand the meaning of business with special reference to economic and non-economic activities;

— understand the concept of business, profession and employment and differentiate between them;

— appreciate the economic and social objectives of business;

— examine the role of profit in business;

— understand the broad categories of business activities — industry and commerce;

— describe the various types of industries;

— discuss the meaning and examine the role of commerce, trade and auxiliaries to trade;

— understand the concept of risk as a special characteristic of business;

— examine the nature and causes of business risks;

— identify and explain the concept, merits and limitations of sole proprietorship and a partnership firm;

— understand the types of partnership on the basis of duration and liability;

— state the need for registration of a partnership firm;

— discuss types of partners –active, sleeping, secret, nominal and partner by estoppel;

— identify and explain the concept, merits and limitations of cooperative societies;

— understand the concept of consumers, producers, marketing, farmers, credit and housing cooperatives, etc.

! Many people worry about what to do after finishing the Business Course. So, here is the list of Possible Careers:

• Business analyst.
• IT risk specialist.
• Systems analyst.
• Business systems developer.
• Business software project manager.

IT COURSES

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We live in the century of information technologies. Every child can use a phone, a computer and different technological appliances.

IT Course is the field of study for those who want to move our society forward in IT sphere and new virtual inventions.

Getting IT Bachelor’s Degree at  universities takes 4 years.

While studying IT Course, students will get proper knowledge of software and hardware, software engineering, web design, information systems, programming and graphic design. In the process of studies, our students will gain theoretical and practical information and take part in a number of team and individual projects.

You are free to choose your major and minor subjects.

For example, you can choose software engineering as your main subject, and graphic design as elective or something else.

CURRICULUM

Universities start their academic year on the 1^st of September and finish in the middle of June (depends on the university). The year is divided into 2 semesters:

• The 1st semester lasts from September,1 to the last week of January.
• The 2nd semester lasts from the first week of February to the middle of June.

There are 5 working days (Monday-Friday) and 2 weekends (Saturday, Sunday) at universities.

Classes usually start at 8/9:00 and finish at 16:00.

During the IT Course, students will have such types of classes: lectures, practical lessons, unit tests, group and individual project work, and final tests.

In the end of each semester students have to pass an examination session. If the students pass it successfully, they go on a winter/summer vacation. In case they fail the exams, students have to prepare and pass the failed exam once more.

The winter vacation usually lasts from January to February, and the summer vacation – from the mid of June to the end of August. While being on holidays, students can travel all over Russia/Ukraine, CIS countries and European countries as well!

IT fields of studying:

• Computer Engineering
• Computer sciences
• Computer systems & Networks
• Information Technology
• Information Technology Engineering
• Computer Hardware & Sofware Engineering
• Telecommunication
• Telecommunication Engineering

LAW COURSES

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Law Course is of high popularity now. This field of studies provides us with different means of resolving conflicts impartially. Law provides a framework and rules to help in deciding disputes between individuals.

Studing Law at  universities is very affordable and much cheaper than in Europe. Law classes combine theoretical knowledge with real life practice. Future graduates are well-respected by employers. Law Course has a bilingual

Getting a Bachelor Law Degree takes 4 years at both  universities. This degree is worldwide acknowledged by many countries and organizations, that is one of the reasons of such course’s popularity among international students.

CURRICULUM

Universities start their academic year on the 1^st of September and finish in the middle of June (depends on the university). The year is divided into 2 semesters:

• The 1st semester lasts from September,1 to the last week of January.
• The 2nd semester lasts from the first week of February to the middle of June.

There are 5 working days (Monday-Friday) and 2 weekends (Saturday, Sunday) at universities.

Classes usually start at 8/9:00 and finish at 16:00.

During their studies, students have:

— lectures;

— practical lessons (seminars);

— unit tests;

— colloquiums;

— project work;

— final tests.

In the end of each semester students have to pass an examination session. If the students pass it successfully, they go on a winter/summer vacation. In case they fail the exams, students have to prepare and pass the failed exam once more.

The winter vacation usually lasts from January to February, and the summer vacation – from the mid of June to the end of August. While being on holidays, students can travel all over Russia/Ukraine, CIS countries and European countries as well!

Here is the list of subjects at Bachelor’s Level:

• Legal Method
• Family Law
• Law of Evidence
• Corporate Law
• Civil Procedure Code
• Labour Law
• Constitutional Law
• Jurisprudence
• Taxation Law
• Human Rights and International Law
• Administrative Law
• Property Law

LANGUAGE COURSES

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Foreign Languages Course is one of the most prestigious studies in Ukraine and Canada.

Ukrainian and Canadian universities provide all levels of education: Bachelor, Master, PG/PhD, and Doctoral programs.

The duration of the courses:

➢ Bachelor’s Degree: 4 years

➢ Master’s Degree: 2 years

➢ PG/PhD: 3-4 years

The Medium of Instruction for foreign students is available in English/Russian.

CURRICULUM

Russian and Ukrainian universities start their academic year on the 1^st of September and finish in the middle of June (depends on the university). The year is divided into 2 semesters:

• The 1st semester lasts from September,1 to the last week of January.
• The 2nd semester lasts from the first week of February to the middle of June.

There are 5 working days (Monday-Friday) and 2 weekends (Saturday, Sunday) at universities.

Classes usually start at 8/9:00 and finish at 16:00.

During their studies, students have:

— lectures;

— practical lessons (seminars);

— excursions;

— unit tests;

— colloquiums;

— project work;

— final tests.

In the end of each semester students have to pass an examination session. If the students pass it successfully, they go on a winter/summer vacation. In case they fail the exams, students have to prepare and pass the failed exam once more.

The winter vacation usually lasts from January to February, and the summer vacation – from the mid of June to the end of August. While being on holidays, students can travel all over Russia/Ukraine, CIS countries and European countries as well!

University provide a wide range of languages to learn! You can study English, German, French, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Turkish, Ukrainian and Russian, Italian, Spanish, Arabic.

Language fields of studies:

• Computational Linguistics
• Contact Linguistics
• Descriptive Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Language Acquisition
• Morphology
• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Pragmatics
• Prosody
• Psycholinguistics
• Semantics
• Sociolinguistics
• Syntax
• Typology

ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING

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Architecture & Engineering Course provides students with the skills and knowledge how to design, build and operate buildings from their imagination in reality.  This course includes introduction to the basics of engineering, structural analysis, and building design. Students will learn how to guarantee, manage and organize architectural or engineering structures and infrastructures related to nature. They will work with software and technologies of last generation.

Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture & Engineering takes 4 years 

CURRICULUM

Russian and Ukrainian universities start their academic year on the 1^st of September and finish in the middle of June (depends on the university). The year is divided into 2 semesters:

• The 1st semester lasts from September,1 to the last week of January.
• The 2nd semester lasts from the first week of February to the middle of June.

There are 5 working days (Monday-Friday) and 2 weekends (Saturday, Sunday) at universities.

Classes usually start at 8/9:00 and finish at 16:00.

During their studies, students have lectures, practical lessons, excursions, project work and final tests. In the end of each semester students have to pass an examination session. If the students pass it successfully, they go on a winter/summer vacation. In case they fail the exams, students have to prepare and pass the failed exam once more.

The winter vacation usually lasts from January to February, and the summer vacation – from the mid of June to the end of August. While being on holidays, students can travel all over Russia/Ukraine, CIS countries and European countries as well!

Architecture & Engineering fields of studies:

• Architectural Design.
• Architectural Interior.
• Theory of Architecture.
• Building Technology.
• Building Utilities.
• History of Architecture.
• Professional Practice.
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Architecture Engineering
• Oil & Gas Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Biomedical
• Biomedical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Geology
• Geodesy
• Land Planning & Management

Here are some of possible careers of an Architect/Engineer:

• Landscape Architect
• Urban Planner
• Restoration Architect
• Research Architect
• Lighting Architect
• Political Architect
• Extreme Architect
• Artist
• Industrial Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Engineer

HUMANITIES

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Humanities Sciences are disciplines that study aspects of human society and culture. Humanities

include learning of such subjects as ancient and modern languages, literature, philosophy, archeology, history, law, politics, religion, art and economic geography.

Humanitarian Course helps students to better understand who we are, our national, social and cultural identity, and how to organize our societies to rich our goals.

Awarded degree – a Bachelor of Humanitarian Sciences. It takes 4 years of studies at both Russian and Ukrainian universities.

CURRICULUM

Universities start their academic year on the 1^st of September and finish in the middle of June (depends on the university). The year is divided into 2 semesters:

• The 1st semester lasts from September,1 to the last week of January.
• The 2nd semester lasts from the first week of February to the middle of June.

There are 5 working days (Monday-Friday) and 2 weekends (Saturday, Sunday) at universities.

Classes usually start at 8/9:00 and finish at 16:00.

During their studies, students have:

— lectures;

— practical lessons (seminars);

— excursions;

— unit tests;

— colloquiums;

— final tests.

In the end of each semester students have to pass an examination session. If the students pass it successfully, they go on a winter/summer vacation. In case they fail the exams, students have to prepare and pass the failed exam once more.

The winter vacation usually lasts from January to February, and the summer vacation – from the mid of June to the end of August. While being on holidays, students can travel all over Russia/Ukraine, CIS countries and European countries as well!

Fields of Humanities studies:

• Anthropology
• Archeology
• Literature
• History
• Linguistics & Languages
• Law & Politics
• Philosophy
• Religion
• Arts

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Sometimes people don’t know how they can apply their Humanitarian knowledge in life. So, here is the list of some proper jobs:

• Graphic Designer
• Technical Writer
• Interpreter of Sign Language
• Travel Agent
• Teacher
• Editor
• Copywriter
• Personnel Specialist

LIFE SCIENCES

Life Sciences is a branch of study that deals with living organisms and life processes. This field of studies examines living things on the whole planet: from bacteria to a whale. Life Scientists want to learn everything about life on the Earth.

Life Sciences Course produces knowledge to students in the following fields: Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Biophysics, Ecology, Evolution and Environment, Medicine, sometimes Anthropology and Sociology.

Life Sciences Course lasts 4 years at both Russian and Ukrainian universities.

After being graduated from this course, students will get a degree of Bachelor of Life Sciences.

CURRICULUM

Universities start their academic year on the 1^st of September and finish in the middle of June (depends on the university). The year is divided into 2 semesters:

• The 1st semester lasts from September,1 to the last week of January.
• The 2nd semester lasts from the first week of February to the middle of June.

There are 5 working days (Monday-Friday) and 2 weekends (Saturday, Sunday) at universities.

Classes usually start at 8/9:00 and finish at 16:00.

In the process of studying, students will attend lectures and seminars, visit excursions to the museums of flora and fauna, write unit tests and pass colloquiums, and make individual and group projects. In the end of each semester, students have to pass an examination session. If the students pass it successfully, they go on a winter/summer vacation. In case they fail the exams, students have to prepare and pass the failed exam once more.

The winter vacation usually lasts from January to February, and the summer vacation – from the mid of June to the end of August. While being on holidays, students can travel all over Russia/Ukraine, CIS countries and European countries as well!

Of course, we all want to apply our knowledge and skills in real life.
So, here are several jobs, connected to Life Sciences:

• Biochemist
• Biologist
• Computational Biologist
• Biotechnologist
• Biomedical Scientist
• Ecologist
• Environmental Consultant
• Industrial Pharmacist
• Life Sciences Teacher
• Clinical Research Associate
• Researcher & Reseach Assistant
• Environmental Impact Expert
• Microbiologist
• Plant Specialist
• Conservation Scientist