London Centre of International Studies

Medicine & Dentistry in Türkiye — English-Taught

LCIS — London Centre of International Studies

6 years (medicine and dentistry), plus preparatory year if required
🇹🇷 Türkiye

Duration

6 years (medicine and dentistry), plus preparatory year if required

Status

Active

Program Overview

Six-Year Medical and Dental Degrees, Taught in English

Turkish medical and dental faculties are among the most sought-after routes for international students in the region. Both state and foundation universities run full English-taught tracks, with modern teaching hospitals attached and clinical rotations from the early years. LCIS handles the shortlist, the entrance requirements, denklik and the visa.

6 yrs
Medicine & dentistry
English
Full English-taught tracks
Sept
Main annual intake

What the Programme Covers

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Pre-Clinical Years
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and histology, generally across the first two to three years.
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Clinical Rotations
Hospital-based rotations in internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology.
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Dentistry Track
A parallel six-year dental programme with pre-clinical laboratory work and supervised chairside practice.
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Internship Year
A final clinical year working under supervision across hospital departments before graduation.

How LCIS Supports You

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University Shortlist
We match your grades and budget to the right state or foundation faculties in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and beyond.
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Entrance Requirements
Guidance on TR-YÖS and university-specific entrance exams, registration windows and exam-centre selection.
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Denklik & Attestation
Support with MEB e-Denklik certificate equivalency, translation and attestation of your school documents.
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Visa & Arrival
Student visa guidance, residence permit steps after arrival, accommodation and airport pickup.

Key Facts

Language: Fully English-taught tracks are available; Turkish-taught faculties require a Turkish preparatory year first.

Preparatory year: A one-year English preparatory year may be added if you do not meet the university's English requirement.

Duration: Six years for both medicine and dentistry, including the final clinical year.

Intake: The main intake is September, with applications typically opening in spring.

Equivalency: A denklik certificate from the Ministry of National Education is required for non-Turkish school qualifications.

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • Individual Assessment: Every application is assessed on an individual basis
  • Academic Qualifications: High school diploma with transcripts, with strong grades in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics
  • Equivalency (Denklik): Certificate equivalency through the Turkish Ministry of National Education (MEB e-Denklik)
  • Entrance Exam: TR-YÖS or a university-specific entrance exam, depending on the university and faculty
  • Language Proficiency: IELTS/TOEFL or the university's own English exam for English-taught tracks
  • Documents: Valid passport, photographs, and translated and attested academic documents
Note: After we review your application you will receive a personalised offer setting out the exact academic and language requirements for your chosen universities. These vary by institution and may change depending on your previous qualifications and level of English.

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