Bachelor's in Health Sciences in Europe

This is a three-year full-time degree focused on clinical, scientific, and technical competencies for rehabilitation and patient care. Year one introduces students to anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pathology, psychology, and clinical practice. In the second year, students explore pharmacology, neurology, pediatrics, rehabilitation techniques, geriatrics, and advanced clinical placements. Year three covers cardiovascular, respiratory, and oncological rehabilitation, along with healthcare management and a final thesis. The program blends theory with extensive hands-on training and clinical labs. It prepares graduates to assess and treat patients across age groups and clinical conditions.

Applicants must have completed at least 12 years of schooling and hold a valid secondary school diploma. Those with 10 or 11 years of schooling may apply if they have also completed 1–2 years of university and passed the related exams. Candidates in their final year of high school may also apply but must provide their diploma by the deadline. International diplomas must be accompanied by either a Declaration of Value—an official document issued by the Italian embassy or consulate confirming the validity of the foreign qualification—or a certificate from CIMEA (the Italian organization that assesses and facilitates the recognition of foreign qualifications for academic use in Italy). Admission is based on an entrance test, and applicants must complete the form and pay a registration fee. False or incomplete information leads to disqualification without refund.

This bachelor's program provides advanced theoretical and methodological training in special needs education, preparing future special needs teachers to help children, young people, and adults with disabilities and impairments improve their cognitive, social, physical, sensory, and perceptual skills, and to support them with life management, rehabilitation, environmental adjustment, and social integration. It is well suited to students with strong empathy, communication and interpersonal skills, and a genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities.

Graduates learn to interpret medical and psychological diagnoses and apply psychological knowledge appropriate to specific disabilities, using modern diagnostic tools to design goal-oriented special needs interventions. These interventions combine general teaching principles with content suited to a particular disability, adapted to a client's age, ability, and socio-cultural background, and can include educational, developmental, therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitation services delivered within institutional care systems. The program spans four years, entirely in English.

The first stage of the program builds a shared foundation, beginning with a choice of social science coursework, such as the sociology of special needs, disability studies, or social policy, alongside general anatomy and neuroanatomy, developmental biology, the psychology of development and education, and an introduction to pedagogy and arts-based methods.

Students then continue with a shared core in special needs education, covering its historical development, values, and institutional and legal context, along with a choice of arts-based methodology coursework, such as drama, movement-based methods, or musical or visual expression. This continues into school hygiene and first aid, the psychology and assessment of special needs alongside an introduction to psychiatry, early childhood intervention and learning disabilities, teaching methodology, and the use of digital technology in special needs education.

From the third semester, students choose one or two specializations, in any combination, from four available tracks.

Students specializing in intellectual disabilities study the pathology of intellectual disability, the psychology and pedagogy of moderate to profound intellectual disability, and methods for adapting teaching to individual needs, before moving into age-specific coursework spanning early skills development, public schooling from kindergarten through vocational training, and lifelong guidance for adults. Further coursework covers basic skill development, cultural techniques, augmentative and alternative communication, and practical life-management knowledge, supported by three periods of supervised pedagogical practice.

Students specializing in hearing impairment study the anatomy, pathology, and diagnostics of the auditory system, pediatric audiology, and the theory and practice of sign language, before progressing through a three-part sequence on the language development of children with hearing impairment, early intervention, and inclusive education. Further coursework covers support for adults with hearing impairment and complex associated needs, again supported by three periods of supervised pedagogical practice.

Students specializing in visual impairment study the anatomy and pathology of the visual system and the fundamentals of educating people with vision impairment, including functional vision assessment and environmental adaptation, before progressing into rehabilitation coursework covering vision training, orientation and mobility, and daily living skills. Further coursework addresses the early intervention, inclusive education, and teaching methodology appropriate for children and adolescents with visual impairment, including those with multiple disabilities, again supported by three periods of supervised pedagogical practice.

Students specializing in physical and multiple disabilities study the functional anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the motor system and the fundamentals of somatopedagogy and human movement science, before progressing through coursework on movement education, assistive communication technologies, and support for adults with physical disabilities. Further coursework covers early intervention and the education of children with physical disabilities in nurseries and schools, again supported by three periods of supervised pedagogical practice. Students combining two specializations also complete additional cross-disciplinary coursework relevant to both areas, such as counselling, conflict management, or creative and therapeutic methods, along with shared coursework relevant to students working with people with profound or multiple support needs.

Across all specializations, students complete a four-part sequence building toward their thesis, covering research methodology, the research plan, thesis writing, and thesis preparation, alongside a substantial free-choice elective allowance drawn from topics such as inclusive education, disability studies, rehabilitation medicine, or cognitive development. The program concludes with an extensive supervised internship and a closing seminar in the student's chosen specialization or specializations.

Graduates work across public education institutions, healthcare services, the child protection system, social care services, non-governmental organizations, and the judicial system, independently delivering nursery, kindergarten, and primary education matched to their specialization, as well as skill development in vocational and general education settings, student residences, and children's homes. Further opportunities include intervention, habilitation, and rehabilitation work in ambulatory care and specialized methodological institutions, with typical roles including early intervention teacher or therapist, class teacher at a specialized school, consulting or supporting teacher in inclusive settings, and rehabilitation instructor for adults with disabilities.

Applicants must hold a secondary school certificate; those still completing secondary education may submit proof of enrollment or expected matriculation instead, provided they present their final certificate by the time of enrollment. Higher education degrees are also accepted in place of a secondary certificate. Required documents include an application form, records from the final two years of secondary school, a CV, a motivation letter, and a valid passport or national ID with photo.

Since the entire program, including exams and practical training, is taught in English, applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level (advanced) English proficiency. This is assessed through the applicant's motivation letter and an online oral interview rather than a mandatory external certificate, though submitting one is recommended.

The entrance process includes both written and oral components: an aptitude assessment, a written and oral English language test, and an approximately 20-minute interview exploring the applicant's motivation and their experiences with and attitudes toward people with disabilities. Final admission is based on a combined evaluation of academic performance from the submitted documents and the results of this entrance assessment.

This bachelor's degree prepares athletic students to become professional sports coaches, combining the latest advances in international sports science with the applied skills needed to work with children, youth, and adult athletes. Students learn sports technique training, competition organization, and how to assess and evaluate athletes' abilities, drawing on training methods informed by the latest technologies, while working alongside experienced lecturers who remain active in international-level sports science and grassroots sports activity. Students may take part in an exchange program that allows study at partner European universities for part of the degree, along with an internship abroad.

The first year builds foundational knowledge through coursework in critical thinking and academic communication, social and psychological wellbeing, the Olympic movement and sports ethics, athletic didactics, functional anatomy, sport pedagogy, and sport psychology, alongside the first stages of coaching science in the student's selected sport. The second year adds the biochemistry of sport, athlete nutrition and anti-doping, special pedagogy and psychology, sports and exercise physiology, sports biomechanics, sports medicine and first aid, and the basics of sports management, along with the program's first supervised internship. The third year covers motor control and learning, athlete training technologies, sports games, and the first stage of research methodology, along with a second internship, while the fourth year adds entrepreneurship and sports law, a second research methodology course, the basics of computerization in sports, a third internship, and the bachelor's graduation thesis, alongside further coaching science coursework and elective modules.

Students choose to specialize in coaching one of several sports, including basketball, boxing, football, judo, personal training, modern pentathlon, rugby, sport dancing, sports for people with disabilities, strength and conditioning, swimming, or volleyball. Graduates are equipped to apply current training technologies with athletes of different ages and skill levels, evaluate athlete performance, design training programs, organize competitions, and carry out sports science research, qualifying them to work in sports clubs and as informal education instructors in schools, colleges, and public or private sports organizations.

Applicants must hold a diploma of secondary education, with an official transcript showing an overall grade average of at least 65% and no individual subject grade below 60%, based on the grading scale stated on the transcript. Educational documents must be officially certified, either through an apostille for countries party to the Hague Convention or through legalization by the relevant foreign ministry or consular office for other countries, and any documents not issued in English must be translated and notarized. Applicants must also submit a detailed CV and demonstrate English language proficiency through one of several recognized tests, including an IELTS Academic score of at least 5.5, a TOEFL iBT score between 46 and 59, a Cambridge English exam score of at least 160, a Pearson PTE Academic score of at least 50, a LanguageCert IESOL result at B2 level, or a Duolingo English Test score of at least 90; this requirement is waived only for applicants whose native language is English. As part of the admission process, applicants take part in a short online motivational interview, the results of which are factored into their overall competitive score, and all submitted qualifications undergo an academic recognition review.

This bachelor's program in medical engineering integrates engineering principles with healthcare applications. Students study anatomy, medical physics, electronics, biomaterials, and medical equipment design. Specializations are offered in areas such as medical facilities, nanomedicine, e-medicine, biomechanics, and business activities in medical engineering. The curriculum also includes medical ethics, sociology, and law, alongside language and communication courses. Hands-on experience is gained through practical placements, study projects, and a final bachelor thesis focused on engineering and design in medical contexts.

To be admitted to this bachelor's program, applicants must have completed secondary education and demonstrate English language proficiency at a minimum of CEFR B2 level.

This master's program offers a structured and comprehensive education in Dentistry, divided into theoretical, preclinical, and clinical phases. Students begin with foundational courses in anatomy, physiology, and chemistry, followed by clinical sciences such as surgery and internal medicine. Core specialization areas include preventive and operative dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthetics, oral surgery, and dental radiology. Practical training is emphasized throughout the program, along with courses in management, ethics, and healthcare legislation. The program uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), enabling study abroad opportunities at partner universities, and concludes with final state exams in key dental disciplines. Graduates earn the professional degree of Doctor of Dentistry (MDDr.).

To apply for this master's program, all candidates must pass an entrance examination covering Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Non-native English speakers must provide proof of English proficiency through standardized tests such as FCE, IELTS (minimum score 6), TOEFL (minimum score 87), PTE Academic (minimum score 59), or take the institution's own English test. Applicants educated in English at the secondary or tertiary level are exempt from the language test. The entrance examination is held only once per academic year.

This bachelor's program combines natural sciences, health sciences, and data science with foundational studies in law, business, and social sciences to provide a well-rounded, practical education. Designed to ease international students into the curriculum, the first semester can be completed entirely online. The program has a strong research focus, especially in laboratory courses, where students engage with complex biomedical topics. It prepares graduates for careers in biotechnology and diagnostic laboratories, research and development, health policy, health administration, and the pharmaceutical industry.

To be admitted to this bachelor's program, applicants need a recognized higher education entrance qualification. This may include a general or subject-specific school-leaving certificate, a vocational or technical college qualification, a degree that qualifies for professional entry, or a combination of early school leaving and relevant vocational training plus two years of work experience. English language proficiency must be demonstrated through tests such as TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Cambridge Certificate, or UniCert. For applicants from Germany, the Abitur certificate typically suffices as proof of English proficiency.

This bachelor's degree offers a comprehensive dental education built around the highest European and North American standards in dental training, with particular attention to updated European benchmarks for graduating dentists. Students are trained in the fundamentals of human health and disease as they relate to the oral environment, following a curriculum closely integrated with the biomedical sciences. Training combines pre-clinical and clinical work in specialized facilities, including anatomy dissection rooms, haptic and dental radiology simulation labs, digital dentistry and planning labs, and an on-campus dental clinic where students treat patients under the supervision of experienced dentists and faculty.

The first two years lay a biomedical foundation through coursework in anatomy, physiology, histology and embryology, cell biology and genetics, medical biochemistry, dental ethics, biostatistics and epidemiology, dental morphology, and biomaterials and dental technology. The third and fourth years introduce microbiology and immunology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, the principles of surgery and internal medicine, general therapeutics, first aid, and the foundational clinical disciplines of dentistry, including early coursework in operative dentistry, endodontics, fixed and removable prosthodontics, periodontology, and oral and maxillofacial radiology. From the fifth year onward, students progressively deepen their clinical training across these same disciplines while adding oral surgery, oral medicine and pathology, digital dentistry and planning, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, dental anesthesiology, ergonomics and infection control, and behavior and communication skills, alongside coursework in the critical appraisal of scientific literature and integrated clinical seminars. The later years also include external clinical rotations and a choice of applied elective topics such as occupational risks in dentistry, legal and forensic dentistry, dental marketing and management, and dental office administration.

Graduates automatically qualify to practice as general dental practitioners across all European Union and European Free Trade Association member states, and may go on to specialize in areas such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, or orthodontics, working in private clinics or private and public hospitals and community clinics.

Applicants must hold a high school leaving certificate or an equivalent qualification, such as GCE A Levels or the International Baccalaureate. For applicants from public and private schools in Cyprus and Greece, admission requires an average grade of at least 18 out of 20 (or the equivalent of a 90% grade) on the high school leaving certificate, along with a pass in Biology plus at least one of Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics; equivalent qualifications from other education systems may also be considered. For applicants from public and private schools in Germany, admission requires an average grade corresponding to at least 2.3 on the Abitur.

This bachelor’s program offers a broad and interdisciplinary foundation in medical sciences, integrating subjects like anatomy, physiology, genetics, pathology, internal diseases, and pharmacology with extensive clinical training. It incorporates topics such as biochemistry, microbiology, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, and neurology. Complementary courses include medical ethics, psychology, public health, and digital health technologies. Practical components are emphasized through clinical rotations, simulation training, and health-related physical education. Students also develop academic research and communication skills and are required to complete a final state examination and research paper.

To be eligible for this bachelor's program, applicants must have completed secondary education and be qualified for university-level studies in their home country or abroad. They must have studied English, Mathematics, and either Biology or Chemistry for at least two semesters and achieved at least passing grades. Physics is recommended but not required. Both final grades and exam results are considered. To understand how your grades compare internationally, you can visit: https://www.studyineurope.eu/grades.

This bachelor's program offers a comprehensive education in general medicine, combining natural sciences with medical ethics and practical clinical skills. It starts with foundational knowledge in human anatomy and physiology, followed by instruction in disease causes, development, diagnosis, and treatment. Students are trained in diagnostic techniques, laboratory interpretation, therapeutic procedures, and managing life-threatening conditions. The curriculum also includes public health, disease prevention, health system organization, and medical ethics. Graduates are prepared for further specialization and meet EU requirements for practicing medicine across member countries.

Admission to this bachelor's program requires passing an online entrance exam administered through a dedicated testing platform that uses AI to maintain testing integrity. The exam lasts 180 minutes and includes 100 biology and 100 chemistry questions. All items are in a true-false format with four possible answers each. Candidates can prepare using materials that include 500 questions from each subject, which use a broader answer format with eight options.

This bachelor's degree offers an in-depth exploration of sport, exercise, health, and physical activity from a scientific perspective, examining the science behind both safe participation and effective performance in sport. Students study how the body's physiological systems respond to different training methods, and how those methods can be used to improve strength, speed, endurance, skill, and performance under pressure, reflecting the central role that science plays in preparing today's athletes.

The program also extends well beyond elite performance, addressing how a lack of exercise or physical activity contributes to conditions such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. Students examine how different types of exercise programs and physical activity can support the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the psychological benefits of exercise and effective strategies for motivating people to exercise regularly.

Admission is competitive and based on the points system used for the country's national university admissions process; meeting a given points threshold in a previous year does not guarantee admission, as places are limited and offers depend on the overall applicant pool each year. Students who are offered a place are also required to undergo background vetting prior to beginning their studies.

This bachelor's program provides comprehensive training in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases. It includes intensive courses in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and pathology during the early years, followed by advanced clinical practice in areas such as oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthetics, periodontology, and therapeutic dentistry. Students gain hands-on experience through preclinical and clinical practices, including rotations in dental clinics and specialized departments. The curriculum also covers essential medical fields like internal medicine, pharmacology, and radiology, along with training in medical ethics and communication. A final thesis and its defense are required to complete the program.

Admission to this bachelor's program requires passing an online entrance exam administered through a dedicated testing platform that uses AI to maintain testing integrity. The exam lasts 180 minutes and includes 100 biology and 100 chemistry questions. All items are in a true-false format with four possible answers each. Candidates can prepare using materials that include 500 questions from each subject, which use a broader answer format with eight options.

This bachelor's program offers a broad foundation in psychology and business, combining theory with practical skills. Students explore subjects such as microeconomics, management, accounting, human resource management, marketing, and international business. A strong psychological component includes courses in social, behavioral, management, political, and organizational psychology. Skills like stress management, ethics, conflict mediation, and cross-cultural communication are also emphasized. Practical learning is integrated through business incubator practice, business coaching, and project management. The program includes English language training and culminates with a bachelor’s thesis and optional electives.

To apply for this bachelor's program, applicants must have completed secondary or vocational education recognized in the host country. Admission is based on a competitive selection process that considers exam results in English and Mathematics. If the English level is below B2 or cannot be proven with an international certificate (such as IELTS or TOEFL), an entrance exam in English is required. Applicants with foreign education do not need national centralized exams but must take an institutional admission test. Applications are submitted online, and original documents must be presented in person or through a representative. An interview may be conducted for international candidates.