CEU Cardenal Herrera
Bachelor's Degree in Medicine (Bilingual)
Título Oficial Grado en Medicina
Campus
Universidad CEU
Cardenal Herrera
Location
Valencia Campus
Castellón Campus
Valencia, Spain
Credits
360 ECTS
Duration
6 years
Language
English/Spanish
Accreditation
WFME
A Clear Pathway to Becoming an International Physician
The CEU School of Medicine offers a premier bilingual (English/Spanish) medical program. Upon completing the 6-year, 360-ECTS curriculum, students are awarded an official Spanish National Medical Degree. Starting from the third year, students enter clinical rotations at partner hospitals and begin rigorous preparation for the MIR (Spanish Medical Residency Exam). By graduation, you will possess independent clinical competencies, real-world MIR examination experience, and the eligible credentials to launch your medical career in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
Why Choose CEU Medicine?
WFME International Accreditation: Your Gateway to the US, Canada, and Beyond
The CEU Medicine program holds international quality accreditation from the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)—jointly established by the WHO and WMA. This ensures our graduates possess the official academic eligibility required to directly enter license conversion pathways worldwide, including the ECFMG/USMLE (USA), MCCQE (Canada), AMC (Australia), and CHS (New Zealand).
U.S. Clinical Clerkships: A First in Spain
CEU is the first medical school in Spain to offer a dedicated U.S. Clinical Practice Program. Through our partnership with AMOpportunities, sixth-year students can undertake clinical rotations at top-tier teaching hospitals in New York and Chicago—providing invaluable clinical experience for those aiming to enter the U.S. Residency Match process.
Two Advanced Clinical Simulation Centers
Our campuses feature two state-of-the-art clinical simulation centers equipped with mock operating rooms, high-fidelity smart manikins, and immersive scenario-based classrooms. CEU’s OSCE assessments are fully certified by the National Conference of Medical School Deans, ensuring our students' clinical skills meet the highest national benchmarks.
Integrated MIR Preparation:
Commencing in Year 3
Starting in their third year, students receive comprehensive national residency exam training through our exclusive partnership with AMIR, Spain’s premier MIR preparation institution. AMIR boasts an exceptional success rate in the national residency match, with CEU students recently ranking within the Top 10 nationwide in the highly competitive MIR examination.
Backed by the FFOMC (Foundation of the Spanish Medical College)
CEU is one of the few medical programs guided and endorsed by the Foundation of the Spanish Medical College (FFOMC)—the coordinating umbrella organization for all medical associations across Spain. This prestigious endorsement represents the deepest possible alignment between CEU’s medical education and the Spanish healthcare ecosystem.
Clinical Rotations at 20+ Prestigious Teaching Hospitals
Our extensive network of partner hospitals spans Valencia and Eastern Spain. Students gain diverse clinical exposure across more than 20 leading public and private teaching hospitals, including Hospital La Fe, IVO, IMED, Quirón, Vithas, Dénia Salut, Hospital de la Ribera, Hospital General de Castellón etc.
Expert Diploma in Clinical Diagnostics: Tuition-Free from Year 3
Beginning in their third year, students can pursue the Expert Diploma in Integrated Medicine (Título de Experto en Medicina Integrada) completely tuition-free. This specialized program utilizes integrated case-based learning to sharply enhance students' diagnostic reasoning and treatment planning capabilities.
A Globally Connected Learning Environment
The CEU campus is a vibrant global melting pot, bringing together students from over 100 countries every day. To help future physicians build the bilingual communication skills essential for an international medical career, the program includes complimentary intensive English enhancement courses. At CEU, you are not just studying medicine—you are actively shaping a world-class professional portfolio that transcends borders.
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Qualified
Basic Medicine
Clinical Medicine
EU Dentist
Facilities
World-Class Facilities and Learning Environment for Students
The Future of the Profession
Medicine goes beyond curing diseases. Medicine is care and solidarity.
It is the pillar supporting health professionals’ commitment to society’s well-being.
If you want to learn to treat patients, treat patients. If you want to learn diagnosis and treatment planning, you’ll need to do it hundreds of times. Learning by doing is the best way. Our Career Services team helps you choose the path that suits you best, so that if you want to be a physician, you practice medicine from day one in the best facilities and affiliated centers.
Project Medipinas
Medicine and design against breast cancer
Telemedicine and digital medicine
Partner Institutions
The Largest Private Medical Institution in Spain
The Instituto Valenciano de Oncología Foundation
Vithas Alzira Medical Centre
KORIAN nursing home care for the elderly
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de La Réunion
Centre Hospitalier Beziers
Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
International Medical Licensure Alignment:
A Global Blueprint for Graduates
EU + EEA
UK
New Zealand
USA
Canada
Australia
Taiwan
Hong Kong
China
Sinapore
Medical associations
in each country
Automatic recognition under EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
General Medical
Council (GMC)
Spain is on GMC REQ list: Direct full registration & licence, do not requrie PLAB/UKMLA.
Medical Council of NZ
Spain is listed in 29 CHS countries: Eligible for provisional registration via CHS route.
ECFMG / FSMB / USMLE
MyIntealth → USMLE Step 1+2CK → ECFMG Pathway+OET → ECFMG Certified → ERAS/NRMP Match → USMLE Step 3 & State Licence.
MCC & CaRMS &
College in each province
physiciansapply.ca verification → Pass MCCQE (LMCC issued) → CaRMS Match
→ Provincial College registration.
AMC & AHPRA
Standard Pathway: AMC MCQ → Clinical/WBA → Limited/Provisional registration → 12-mo supervised practice → General Registration.
MOEX & MOHW
5-year clinical practice in Spain waives degree screening; direct entry to National Exam → 1-year clinical adaptation for licensure.
Medical Council of HK
Pass 3-part HKMLE (240 MCQ + Medical English + Clinical) + 12-mo assessment period.
Route A (Short-term): Foreign licence + China employment. Route B (Long-term): China-recognized degree + 1-yr internship + National Medical Licensing Exam.
NHC & NMEC
CEU not on SMC 2nd Schedule (only Barcelona/Complutense). Graduates need SMC-recognized PG/Specialty (e.g. MIR) & approved employment for Conditional Registration.
Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
Country
Authorities
Transition Pathway
* The above is a summary of public information only. Actual application details are subject to official announcements by the relevant national authorities.