MBBS Course Syllabus in Russia

The MBBS course syllabus in Russia is same across all medical universities for Indian students. It covers all the subjects that are taught in Indian colleges as well. The year wise theoretical & clinical subjects taught during MBBS in Russia are :

• 1st-2nd Year : Mostly theoretical subjects are covered during the the first 2 years of MBBS in Russia for international students. These subjects majorly include Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry & Microbiology.
• 3rd Year : This is year is considered to be be the most tough as it covers several theoretical subjects along with regular visits to hospitals for clinical classes as well. The main subjects taught are Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Internal Medicine, Pathological-Anatomy & Surgery.
• 4th-6th Year : The focus shifts towards clinical classes from the 4th year of MBBS in Russia. Students mostly attend classes in hospitals only and have very few of them in university. The subjects covered during these years are Surgery, Preventive & Social Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Gynecology & Obstetrics, ENT, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Oncology, Urology, Neurology, Infectious Diseases & Medical Laws.

Classes, Exams & Grading in Russia

Indian students’ classes for MBBS in Russia are conducted in such a way that they gain theoretical & practical knowledge simultaneously in a very efficient manner.

• The MBBS classes in Russia for Indians do not have more than 12-15 students, which is an ideal teacher to student ration for easy learning.
• Classes with less students allows each of them to directly interact with teachers without any hesitation, making it look more like a group discussion.
• Highly qualified teachers & professors are appointed to train foreign/international students, who are also very proficient in teaching in English language.
• Students learn and practice on cadaver/dead-body from the 1st year itself (like in India), unlike some other countries where dummies are used.
• The grading/marking system is based on numbers ranging from 2 to 5, where 5 means excellent & 2 means fail. Students must score min 3 (Meaning average), in order to pass a test/exam.
• During the first 2 years of MBBS in Russia, more emphasis is given on theoretical subjects. Students attend most of the classes in university campus during these years.
• In the 3rd year of MBBS course, students have few subjects’ classes left to attend in university. This is because they start attending clinical classes in hospitals, where start interact with patients as well.
• From 4th to 6th year, they attend classes in various hospitals (Depending on subject specialty) located in the city. The classes are inclined towards practical/clinical learning as students interact with local patients on a regular basis.
• At the end of course, all students must pass a final government licensing exam, after which they are awarded MBBS/MD (Physician) degrees.

Hostel Facilities in Russia

The hostel facilities in Russia for Indian students are more or less the same in all medical universities of Russia. In most cases, foreign students are provided accommodation in one of the university’s government hostels. However, in some cases students have to stay in a private hostels or rent a flat/apartment by their own, until a room is available in government hostels.

• All Indian students are provided accommodation in university’s hostels for the entire period of their MBBS in Russia.
• It is compulsory to stay in university’s hostel for at least 1 year as new students don’t have knowledge of Russian language for communicating with locals.
• After 1 year, they can still continue to stay in university’s hostel or rent a flat/apartment with some of their friends, if they wish to leave university hostel.
• Indian boys & girls are provided accommodation in separate hostels or in completely separate blocks/wings of the same hostel.
• All university & private hostels are equipped with CCTV surveillance (At all important places in hostels) & fire alarm (In all rooms as well) safety systems for the safety of international students.
• The entry & exit times from hostel premises are 6:00 AM & 08:00 PM respectively. A security guard is always present to monitor the students & locals visiting the hostel.
• Each hostel floor has a common kitchen where Indian students can prepare food by their own. A reading hall, sports hall & laundry is available in each hostel, whether government or private.
• All rooms are equipped with furniture & beddings (study table & chair, lamps, bed, bed sheets, pillow & wardrobes). Students can get the furniture repaired by hostel administration (If damaged) and exchange the beddings every week. To keep the rooms warm during peak winters, each room is equipped with radiators (heating system for winters) as well.
• Foreign students don’t have to pay anything additional for electricity, hot/cold water & cooking gas. All these charges are included in the government/private hostel’s fee in Russia. However, these charges have to be paid additionally based on usage, when one stays in an apartment.
• Indian students can choose to between 2/3/4 seater rooms according to availability. They can change rooms later as well, by simply submitting an application to the hostel administration.
• Indian mess facility is available in some hostels in Russia, where students can enjoy delicious food prepared by Indian cooks. The charges for Indian mess range from USD 100-120 per month.