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On this page, you will find the necessary requirements to apply to the Integrated Masters in Medicine and other information regarding the application steps.
Conditions for Application
The Application implies the reading of the Regulation for Access and Admission to the Integrated Master’s in Medicine of the Católica Medical School at Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
Check here for The Regulation for Access and Admission
Applicants should read the Terms of Confidentiality and Processing of Personal Data.
All contacts and/or clarifications of information should be made by email to medicina.fm@ucp.pt.
Nationality Requirements
- Is not a national of an European Union (EU) Member State;
- Is not a direct descendant, spouse (husband/wife) or partner of a national of a EU Member State;
- Has not been legally residing in Portugal continuously for more than two years on the 1st January of the year in which he or she intends to enter higher education (himself/herself, his or her spouse or any of the parents with whom he or she lawfully resides);
- Not be a beneficiary of the status of equal rights and duties conferred in accordance with international treaties between the Portuguese State and the State of which they are nationals.
Access Qualifications
- Be the holder of a secondary school qualification or equivalent. (The applicants can require a Certification of Equivalence at Direção Geral de Educação here);
- Having one of the follow options:
- Successful realization of the required entrance exams, considered equivalent to the corresponding Portuguese national exams (The required entrance exams are considered equivalent to the corresponding Portuguese national exams in accordance to the Deliberation No. 491/2023).
Or
- Having sat the entrance exams - Portuguese national exams - set for the Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine.
| 02 | Biology and Geology (B) |
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| 07 | Physics and Chemistry (Q) |
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| 16 | Mathematics |
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- Internal written exams, in English language and exams conducted in person, provide by Católica Medical School, with the Portuguese national exams subjects set for the Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine (subjects available on IAVE.pt)
Please note: You will need to identify the complete name of your secondary school where you complete your secondary diploma and final average.
Entrance Exams
- Exams from International Diplomas
| Portuguese National Exams | Equivalent Exams |
| 02 Biologia e Geologia | Biology + Environmental Management |
| 07 Física e Química | Chemistry AS level or Chemistry A level and Physics AS level or Physics A level |
| 16 Matemática | Mathematics-Further or Mathematics AS level or Mathematics A level |
| Portuguese National Exams | Equivalent Exams |
| 02 Biologia e Geologia | Biology SL/HL |
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07 Física e Química |
Chemistry SL/HL and Physics SL/HL |
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16 Matemática |
Further Mathematics or Mathematics or Mathematics Analysis and Aproaches - SL/HL or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations - SL/HL |
| Portuguese National Exams | Equivalent Exams |
| 02 Biologia e Geologia | Biologie |
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07 Física e Química |
Chimie and Physique |
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16 Matemática |
Mathématiques - BAC ES or Mathématiques - BAC S or Mathématiques 3 or Mathématiques 5 |
| Portuguese National Exams | Equivalent Exams |
| 02 Biologia e Geologia | AP Biology (AP Exam) or AP Biology (AP Exam) + Environmental Science (AP Exam) |
| 07 Física e Química | AP Physics 1: Algebra Based (AP Exam) and AP Chemistry (AP Exam) |
| 16 Matemática | AP Calculus AB (AP Exam) or AP Calculus BC (AP Exam) |
The required entrance exams are considered equivalent to the corresponding Portuguese national exams in accordance to the Deliberation No. 677/2024.
A successful applicant must score a minimum of 140 (0 of 200) in each of the entrance exams, when translated to the Portuguese National grading system.
Note: The final exams are valid as entrance examinations in the year it is sat and in the two following years, according to the Deliberation No. 1233/2014 of the Comissão Nacional de Acesso ao Ensino Superior.
For the purposes of replacing Portuguese entrance tests, the following tests are not accepted in accordance with article 20.º-A of Decree-Law no. 296-A/98, of 25 September: Angola, Brazil, Bangladesh, Colombia and Sweden.
Prerequisites
- Of Selection
- English Proficiency
Minimum English level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), attested by one of the following certificates:
a) Cambridge English Exams - Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) - minimum score of 180;
b) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic - minimum score of 7;
c) Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) - a minimum score of 94;
d) Aptis ESOL Advanced - British Council: minimum level C1 of CEFR;
e) Satisfaction test carried out at Católica Languages & Translation: minimum level C1 of CEFR;
f) Applicants who provide proof that they have English as their first language or have attended secondary school exclusively in English.
*Note: You should pay attention to the recommendations for the validity of the exams.- Group A - Interpersonal Communication
This prerequisite aims to prove the applicants' interpersonal communication skills.
The medical declaration, attained by completing the form in the following regulation, shall prove the absence of any mental, sensory or motor deficiency that seriously interferes with the functional capacity and interpersonal communication to the point of impairing the applicant's own learning or that of others.
The respective result, expressed as Apt or Not Apt, does not influence the calculation of the application score.
- Of Ranking
- Motivation Letter / Portfolio
After completing the 1st step of the application (the online application data), all applicants must duly fill in all the mandatory fields of the Portfolio online.
The portfolio consists of a set of questions related to the following themes: Reasons for choosing FM-UCP; Knowledge about PBL (Problem-based Learning) methodology; Voluntary work; Importance of volunteer work.
- Mini-Interviews
After the 2nd step of the applications (the online portfolio), all applicants will participate in mandatory face-to-face mini-interviews of equal duration in English at the building of Católica Medical School.
These mini-interviews aim to assess whether the applicants have the essential skills required for a medical student and a future doctor.
Required Documentation for the Application
If the applicant is no longer in secondary education, the following documentation is required:
- Passport-type photo;
- Identification Document and Tax Identification Document;
- Certificate/diploma of foreign secondary education, legally equivalent to the Portuguese Diploma. Applicants will need to request an equivalence certificate at the Direção Geral de Educação here.
- Proof of completion of foreign final exams or final year subject exams of the respective foreign secondary education degree, equivalent to the subjects in Portuguese education and/or of the internal exams written at Católica Medical School;
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (Final or Provisional);
- Declaration, under oath, that the applicant is eligible as an "International Student";
- Proof of up-to-date tetanus and diphtheria vaccination.
If the applicant is finishing secondary school, he/she must submit provisional documents, i.e. the grades obtained so far, as well as a prediction of the final grades.
In the 4th step of the application (submission of final documents), the applicants shall insert the final grades and official documents.
Application Calendar:
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Applications |
from 12th February (from 09:00 a.m.) to 12th June 2025 (until 11:59 p.m.) |
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Motivation Letter / Portfolio |
from 13th February to 14th June 2024, 48 hours to complete the portfolio, after validation of the application |
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Internal Exams * Mathematics; Physics and Chemistry; Biology (in person) |
16th, 18th e 20th June 2025 |
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Mini Multiple Interviews |
from 21st June to 23rd June 2025 |
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Submission of Documents and Final Grades |
from 24th to 26th June 2025 |
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Publication of Results (online) |
7th July 2025 |
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Registration |
7th to 14th July 2025 |
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First Day of Classes |
9th September 2025 |
* The applicant will only receive the call for internal exams after submitting the motivation letter / portfolio.
Vacancies
There are 5 vacancies available for the Special Competition for International Students.
Application Fee
The application fee for the integrated Master in Medicine will be €420.00. This amount is not refundable.
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The submission of the application implies the reading of the Regulation.
In order to start their application, applicants must:
If applying for the first time at UCP:
After creating the account, the candidate will receive access data in their email.
- Once you have the access data, the candidate can proceed to formalize the application at fenix.ucp.pt/login
- Access to fenix.ucp.pt/login must be done by filling in the User and Password fields and then clicking on Login
If you do not remember your username or password, you should access the email address fenix.ucp.pt/passwordResetRequest and follow the instructions to recover your username or password.
If you are a UCP student or former student:
Access by fenix.ucp.pt/login click on UCP Login and enter with IDU