Hundreds of students discovered their medical vocation at "Nicolae Testemitanu" University

The Open Day at Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy brought together over five hundred young people - pupils, graduates and parents - curious and interested in getting to know academic life better.

The program began with a fair of educational offers of the University faculties – organized in the courtyard of the Central Block – dedicated to dialogue and information on higher education programs in the field of health. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about bachelor's, integrated and master's programs, study and living conditions, opportunities for academic mobility, curricular and extracurricular activities of students, but also to see the university infrastructure, etc.

Opening the welcome event, First Vice-Rector Olga Cernetchi, Vice-Rector for Teaching and Academic Management, has mentioned that the University is proud of the fact that it constantly attracts very well-prepared young people and welcomes all those who wish to build a career in the health field and become members of the academic community.

The University has five faculties: Medicine No. 1 (for local students), Medicine No. 2 (for international students), Stomatology, Pharmacy and Residency. The training process is ensured by highly qualified teaching staff, a modern educational infrastructure and high-performance research centers. Currently, over 6700 students study at the University, of which about 2000 are international students from over 30 countries, especially from India, Israel, the United States of America and other states. They study mainly in English. In the first years of studies, especially in Medicine, training is carried out in Romanian, Russian or English, depending on the program and the students' options. There are also programs taught in French, including the Francophone branch, in which both international and local students are integrated.

The First Vice-Rector has emphasized that studies in the field of health are long-term, but this is worth it, because doctors or pharmacists are representatives of the most beautiful and noble professions, always being viewed with respect and appreciation, even if they face numerous challenges. However, medicine or pharmacy offers unique professional satisfaction: the feeling of a job well done and the joy of being able to help people, save lives and receive the gratitude of patients for their improved health condition.

"Dear students, we are waiting for you at this year's admission to Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy. First, we wish you great success in your baccalaureate exams... And, on September 1, let's see each other again as students at our university," the first vice-rector concluded.

Subsequently, the deans and vice-deans of the faculties, as well as representatives of the Admissions Committee, provided the young people with detailed information about the educational programs and the admission process, and answered questions asked by potential candidates for studies.

Faculty of Medicine No. 1 offers the integrated Medicine program (6 years) and 5 bachelor's degree programs: Nursing (4 years), Public Health, Optometry, Physiokinetotherapy and Rehabilitation, and Radiological Technology with a duration of 3 years.

The Faculty of Stomatology offers the integrated Dentistry program (5 years) and a new Dental Nursing bachelor's degree program (3 years).

This year, in addition to the integrated Pharmacy program, the Faculty of Pharmacy is launching the Medical Cosmetics and Cosmetic Product Technology bachelor’s degree program (3 years).

To develop professional skills and deepen theoretical knowledge, Nicolae Testemitanu University offers higher education master's degree programs, in line with the current requirements of the health system. Through master's programs, graduates can consolidate their theoretical and practical training, expand their career prospects and become more competitive specialists, capable of contributing to the development of the health field both nationally and internationally. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the educational offer includes eight 2-year master's programs: Clinical Optometry, Human Nutrition, Public Mental Health, Advanced Nursing, Early Childhood Intervention, Health Promotion and Protection (NEW), Public Health Management and Molecular Technologies in Health (scientific master's degree).

The representatives of the Admissions Committee have described the admission procedure at Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, emphasizing that it is necessary to have an electronic signature. The admissions competition is open to holders of a baccalaureate diploma, regardless of branch (science or humanities), graduates of medical colleges, as well as people who already have higher education in another field but want to acquire a profession in medicine or pharmacy. Graduates from the left bank of the Nistru River, who have completed an 11-grade school education, can also apply.

Gheorghe Harea has specified that there are no entrance exams, and the competition will be held only based on the average grade from the graduation certificate. Each year, the competition average grade varies depending on the results of the candidates in their studies. The formula for calculating the average grade will be approved and published on the website admitere.usmf.md, section Admitere 2026, and candidates who have questions can write to admiterea@usmf.md , or call 022 205 153.

The application will be submitted online, on the single platform eadmitere.gov.md, between July 27 and August 1, 2026, where candidates will select Nicolae Testemitanu University and the desired specialty.

During the admission period, a guidance and support center for the application process, as well as a call center, will be opened at the University. After filing the application, the most important step is to submit the original documents to the University Admissions Committee.

The Open Day included interactive activities such as first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions, photo sessions and excursions to the most attractive university destinations: Faculty of Medicine No. 1, classrooms and study rooms in the Central Teaching Block of the University, Faculty of Stomatology and the University Dental Center, Morphological Block – Department of Anatomy and the Museum of Human Anatomy, University Center for Simulation in Medical Training, University Center for Medical Rehabilitation, University Clinic of Primary Medical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy and Vasile Procopisin University Pharmaceutical Center, Leonid Cobaleanschi Teaching Block No. 1 and the Academic Evaluation Center, Health Sciences Library, University Sociocultural Complex, Alley of Brilliant Scientists and Doctors, Student Self-Government Center, etc.

At the same time, the young people toured the student campus, where they visited hostels, cafeterias, the University Sports Complex, the Driving School, and other places.

The high school graduates who participated in the event declared their firm commitment to their future profession path:

"Personally, I plan to choose the Medicine program and, if possible, provide first aid to people. Perhaps the work will be complicated, perhaps there is a lot to learn, but seeing how patients recover brings satisfaction."

"It was interesting to see the University's infrastructure and how receptive the colleagues are. This motivates you to be a student of Nicolae Testemitanu University too.”

"I came here because I want to apply to the Medicine program and become a cardiovascular surgeon. I really like biology and chemistry, and the cardiovascular system."

"I have relatives in the medical field and I know it's hard. In the future, I think I'll become a cardiologist or an oncologist, I'm still thinking."

"I'm sure that the future resides in medicine! I chose this specialty because I'm very passionate about how the human body functions and I even have the ambition to become a neurosurgeon. I've been dreaming about this for about 4-5 years, and I want to study this branch."

The Open Day at Nicolae Testemitanu University was organized in partnership with the Association of Medical Students and Residents, the Association of Pharmacy Students of the Republic of Moldova and the Association of Dentistry Students of Moldova. Throughout the day, students were guided by student volunteers, who provided them with information about student life at the University of Medicine.

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