Studies in English

STRUCTURE OF THE ENTRANCE EXAM

The entrance exam consists of a written part and a personal interview.

The written part includes two multiple choice questionnaires (MCQ), one that covers biology, and one that covers general and organic chemistry. Each test consists of 20 questions with one correct answer (out of four) and all questions are based on the high school educational programme (see Topics for the Entrance Exam below). Every correct answer is scored with one point, so each test can bring to an applicant up to 20 points (i.e. 20% of total score). Selected examples of questions from the previous entrance exam tests can be seen here.

Please note that the test in Chemistry for the Entrance Exam involves several questions with chemical calculations. The questions with chemical calculations cover the following topics: Solutions (concentrations of solution), Energetics and Ionic product of water, pH and pOH. Example problems can be seen here.

The personal interview is conducted by the teaching staff of the UBFM (members of the Admissions Committee). Its main purpose is to evaluate the applicant's motivation, sensitivity, and interpersonal skills, as well as his/her English language skills. It is also designed to help the interviewers develop an understanding of how prospective student views the physician's role. It can bring to an applicant up to 20 points (i.e. 20% of total score).

The language of the entrance examination and interview is English.

At the entrance exam there is grading threshold for passing the exam and every applicant must successfully pass the entrance examination. The minimum passing grade/mark (acceptance pass mark) at the entrance exam is 51%, i.e. 31 points out of 60 possible (20 for biology test, 20 for the chemistry test and 20 for the interview). The remaining 40 points are awarded based on the cumulative GPA from the Secondary/High School. Please note that the threshold for passing the exam in the second term of the entrance exam (held in September) may be modified based on the number of available places for studies of medicine in English at UBFM.

The first term of the Entrance exam is scheduled for the the first week of July 2024 (for more details, please see below).

The second term of the Entrance exam is scheduled for the first week of September 2024 (for more details, please see below). Please note that the applicants who did not pass the entrance exam in the first attempt are still eligible to take the second entrance exam.

All questions in the entrance exam tests in Biology and Chemistry are based on the high school educational programme. The lists of topics in Chemistry and Biology are available at our website.

University of Belgrade - Faculty of Medicine (UBFM) has provided an online preparatory programme for the entrance exam, which every applicant at UBFM is required to take. This standardized exam, in addition to your cumulative GPA and an interview, should help the Admissions Committee assess your academic ability to complete a demanding health profession graduate program. The examination is multiple choice and consists of two separate test - one that covers biology, and one that covers general and organic chemistry.

Whichever test you are preparing for there are some general recommendations:

• Study well in advance of your test date - rather than "cram" for the exam, it is best to set aside a regularly scheduled block of time every week.
• Use study guides specific to the exam
• Become familiar with the test's format and content areas - knowing how to read the questions and honing your test-taking skills may be as important as knowing the material.
• Take practice tests

All this, and more, is provided in our online preparation programme. The preparation consists of two separate courses - one for biology and another for chemistry. You can take any of them, or both - depending on your needs. Each course has four sections that will be available to you successively on a monthly basis, allowing you to perfect your knowledge and skills before moving on.

The courses are tailored to the specific requirements of the entrance exam. They are prepared by our experts with years of experience, who are also involved in the preparation of the entrance exam tests, insuring that all competencies required for the exam will be presented in the prep courses.

These engaging, informative and comprehensive online courses provide a self-paced learning experience. They are structured specifically to accelerate your learning and consist of lectures, films, readings, assignments, etc. Furthermore, those who enrol will be able to take practice tests which exactly follow the format of the entrance exam.

The price of each course (Biology or Chemistry) is 507 Eur. You can take any of the courses or both in which case the price is 1014 Eur.

On the Preparatory Programme web page you can get further information, take a demo course, or proceed straight to registration.

This programme will make your preparation easier and faster, and will help you enter the entrance exam with the peace of mind that you have prepared in the best way.