Russia’s top medical school, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, has a long history that dates back to 1758, when it was founded as the medical faculty of Moscow Imperial University. Known as “First Med,” it is still Russia’s oldest and most esteemed medical school, having been formally named after Ivan Sechenov in 1955.

With IMC Education (International Medical Campus), the only institute that has a collaboration with MOS Lanka Investments and the Russian Center – Colombo, Cultural Section of The Russian Embassy, Sechenov’s programs strive to be more than academic. They are widely-known for equipping students with medical knowledge, clinical skills, and professional values to function effectively and contribute to community healthcare.

Programs – Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Next intake – September

Duration – MD (6 Years) and DDS (5 Years)

Tuition Fee – 6,475 USD (Approx. semester fee)

Entry Criteria – MD | Dentistry

Direct Entry – Local (Sri-Lankan) Advanced Level or London (Cambridge/Ed-excel) Advanced Level

• Subjects – Biology, Chemistry, Physics

• Grades – CCS (Local AL) / CCD (London AL) or above

English Requirement – Credit pass for English in O/Levels or A/Levels.

Note – Students who wish to appear for the ACT16/ERPM in Sri Lanka to obtain the registration on Sri Lanka Medical Council to practice medicine in Sri Lanka should fulfil the Minimum Advanced Level entry criteria (C,C,S for Local A/L Examination and C,C,D for London A/L Examination in the subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics) stipulated by the Sri Lanka medical Council (SLMC).

Recognition and Accreditation

The MD programme is fully accredited by following institutions,

• World Health Organization (WHO) – Included in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED)

• Sri-Lanka Medical Council (SLMC)

• General Medical Council (UK)

• Australian Medical Council (Australia)

• Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG of USA)

• Maldives Quality Authority (MQA – Maldives)

• Malaysian Medical Council (MMC – Malaysia)

And with IMC Education, you don’t have to worry about studying abroad any more for they complete all the tasks of;

• Lodging the application.

• Guidance in obtaining SLMC clearance letters.

• Conducting a FREE comprehensive Pre University Preparation (Pre Med) program until semester commencement to gain competitive edge among other students.

• Comprehensive training to prepare and pass the “University Entrance Examination”

• Assisting in student visa process.

• Assisting in Air ticket arrangements for students and many more.

Career Pathways

Sechenov University provides Master’s, Ph.D., and Residency level degree programmes and if students want to continue studies at the university, they may wish to to do so in Russian Medium.

A doctor’s career involves pursuing additional medical education. I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University’s MD program is genuinely an international degree that offers all graduates the opportunity to attend one of the best medical schools in the world and earn a license to practice medicine in the UK, USA, Australia, and other countries. First Moscow’s medical degree is accepted by numerous medical boards worldwide, making it possible to pursue employment anywhere, according to the WHO’s World Directory of Medical Schools.

Students who wish to work as doctors in Sri Lanka can successfully take the ACT16/ERP (Examination to Register & Practice Medicine in Sri Lanka) medical licensing exam while attending exam-related support lectures. For career outcomes, IMC Education offers specialized support for medical license exams in the UK, USA, Australia, and Sri Lanka.

Students must complete additional coursework if they want to be awarded a “SPECIALIST DEGREE” in surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatry, or any other field.

For more information, visit the official website of IMC Education (International Medical Campus).