Who can enroll?
The courses are free of charge and are aimed at students of the Master's course in Medicine and Surgery.
The "English for Medicine - Introduction" B1 course is compulsory in the second year, while the "English for Medicine - Advanced" B2 course is optional for the second and following years.
When do the courses take place?
The "English for Medicine - Introduction" B1 course is held in the first semester, while the "English for Medicine - Advanced" B2 course is held in the second semester.
"English for Medicine - Introduction" B1 course: from 4 October to 20 December 2023
(lessons on 1 and 8 Novembre 2023 will not take place)
DURATION: 11 weeks
ATTENDANCE: 1 lesson a week (2 academic hours/90 actual minutes) for a total of 15 actual hours in the classroom + 10 hours of independent work at home
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- pass the B1 general English proficiency test (at the CLA); or
- hold a recognized international certificate attesting a B1 level or above (see which certificates are recognized on the International certificates page). If the certificate is not registered in Esse3, it is necessary to show it when enrolling.
TIMETABLES: available on the Calendar and course timetable page starting from 15 September 2023
"English for Medicine - Advanced" B2 course: second semester
ATTENDANCE: 2 lessons a week (2 academic hours/90 actual minutes each) for a total of 35 actual hours in the classroom + 15 hours of independent work at home (last lesson is of 2 actual hours).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- pass the B2 general English proficiency test (at the CLA); or
- hold a recognized international certificate attesting a B2 level or above (see which certificates are recognized on the International certificates page). If the certificate is not registered in Esse3, it is necessary to show it when enrolling; or
- be eligible for the enrollment in a C1a course as a result of the CLA's online language placement test, which must have been taken no earlier than 6 months prior to enrolment.
TIMETABLES: available on the Calendar and course timetable page starting from 16 February 2024
How do I enroll?
Only at the CLA Secretary's Office.
Enrollment timeframe
First semester: corso "English for Medicine - Introduction" course
From 18 to 22 September 2023 at the CLA Secretary’s office from 9.00 to 12.00 noon and from 14.00 to 16.00 (Friday from 9.00 to 12.00 noon only).
Second semester: corso "English for Medicine - Advanced" course
From 19 to 23 February 2024 at the CLA Secretary's Office from 9.00 to 12.00 noon and from 14.00 to 16.00 (Friday from 9.00 to 12.00 noon only).
Language course regulations
In the Download box you will find the Syllabus for the courses.