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University of Medicine, Tirana

The University of Medicine, Tirana (UMT; ) is a public university of Health and Medical Sciences located in Tirana, Albania.

History

The history of UMT is rooted in the foundation of the Higher Education Institutes in Albania, with the creation of the Higher Institute of Medicine in 1952. In 1957, the Higher Institute of Medicine and other five Higher Institutes of Education formed the State University of Tirana. In that occasion was created the Faculty of Medicine, as the main referent institution for the Albanian Medicine. Due to the highest grade of expertise and professionalism, on 23 January 2013, the Faculty of Medicine was promoted with the status of University, founding the University of Medicine, Tirana (Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë). UMT inherited the Faculty of Medicine and Technical Medical Sciences from the University of Tirana, and created hence the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Dental Medicine and the Faculty of Public Health. The first rector of the University of Medicine, Tirana, was professor Jera Kruja. Since it re-organisation, on 30 March 2016, the University of Medicine, Tirana is composed of three Faculties: Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dental Medicine.

Academics

The University of Medicine, Tirana is one of the most important universities in Albania. UMT comprises three Faculties, 21 academic departments.

The study programs are divided in three academic levels Bachelor, Master of Sciences/Professional, Integrated Master of Sciences and Doctoral degrees. The UMT also offers programs of speciality studies for medical practice at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dental Medicine (2–4 years).

The University of Medicine, Tirana is composed of over 300 academic staff, 78 Full Professors and around 7.500 students enrolled at the three levels of study Bachelor (Bsc), Master (MP and Msc) and Doctoral degree (Phd).

The University of Medicine, Tirana's campus is located in the urban area, near the University Hospital Centre "Mother Teresa".

Faculties and programs

The Faculty of Medicine is one of the earliest and most competitive faculty for the national and international level in the Republic of Albania. It offers various qualifications:

  • Integrated Master of Science Degree in General Medicine ()
  • Integrated Master of Science Degree in Pharmacy ()
  • Master of Science Degree in Public health ()
  • Master Professional Degree in Public health ()
  • Integrated Master of Science Degree in Dentistry ()
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing ()
  • Master of Science Degree in Nursing Management ()
  • Master Professional Degree in Nursing Management ()
  • Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Technician ()
  • Master of Science Degree in Laboratory Technician ()
  • Master Professional Degree in Laboratory Technician ()
  • Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy ()
  • Master of Science Degree in Physiotherapy ()
  • Master Professional Degree in Physiotherapy ()
  • Bachelor's degree in Pediatric nursing ()
  • Master of Science Degree in Pediatric nursing ()
  • Master Professional Degree in Pediatric nursing ()
  • Bachelor's degree in Radiology ()
  • Master of Science Degree in Radiology ()
  • Master Professional Degree in Radiology ()
  • Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy ()
  • Master of Science Degree in Speech Therapy ()
  • Master Professional Degree in Speech Therapy ()
  • Master Professional Degree in Geriatric Studies ()

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