Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

The Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) is the largest institution of higher education for biomedical sciences in Lithuania, successfully integrating studies, research and clinical practice. Students of medicine, odontology and nursing gain their practical skills at the Hospital of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. More than 1,200 highly qualified doctors and 2,400 members of the nursing staff take care of over 78,000 patients at the LSMU Hospital each year. The entire medical staff values innovative and progressive methods of treatment and diagnostics, which meet global standards. Pharmacy students gain practical skills at the University Pharmacy offering students a broad spectrum of practical knowledge and skills and providing them with firsthand working experience. Students seeking to become veterinary doctors obtain their practical skills in large and small animal clinics and operating rooms of the Veterinary Academy. Study programmes offered in English: Medicine (6 years) – Master of Medicine degree, qualification –Physician; Odontology – Master of Odontology/ Odontologist; Pharmacy – MPh / Pharmacist; Nursing – Bachelor of Nursing/General Practice Nurse. The study programmes at LSMU meet university education standards applied in EU countries, and graduates are eligible to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).