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Heidelberg University
Germany oldest university, strongest in medicine and the life sciences.
Why it's a good choice
If you want medicine or biomedical research in Germany, Heidelberg and its university hospital are the classic first choice.
Strongest for
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Courses to look at here
Degree · Health
BSc Biomedical Science
Laboratory diagnosis of disease: microbiology, haematology, biochemistry.
Degree · Health
BSc Psychology
Human behaviour, research methods and mental health foundations.
Degree · Health
Degree in Dentistry
Five years mixing science with fine manual work, ending in supervised clinics on real patients.
Degree · Health
Degree in Medicine
Six years, the highest entrance marks in the country, and the only route to becoming a doctor of any specialty.
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Degree in Pharmacy
Five years on medicines: how they are made, what they do in the body and how to use them safely.
Course availability changes each year — always check the centre's own site before you apply.