Our MeCuM Curriculum
Here you will find all information on the structure of the Medicine degree program at the Medical Faculty of Munich.
Complete information about our medical curriculum at LMU can be found on our German page.
Please note that the language of instruction is German.
Overview of our MeCuM curriculum
A full list of medical courses and lectures is available to download.
MeCuM structure
The first part of the degree program in human medicine (MeCuM) is jointly offered by the medical faculties of TUM and LMU.
After successfully passing the first part of the medical examination, students are enrolled at LMU or TUM for the second part according to their wishes. From the 1st semester onwards, the so-called longitudinal strands take place, the aim of which is to:
- To introduce students to the medical role and responsibility towards patients and society
- To teach methods of interviewing
- To teach standardized, systematic anamnesis, physical examination and documentationTo provide an introduction to outpatient medicineTo raise awareness of the dynamic change in therapeutic concepts
- To create an understanding of evidence-based medicine as the basis for medical decision-making processes.
Preclinical studies
In the first part of their studies, students should primarily learn the basics of medicine. Accordingly, the subjects
- Anatomy,
- Biochemistry,
- Physiology,
- Medical psychology and
- Medical sociology
the timetable for the first stage of studies. There is also an introduction to the medical profession and medical terminology.
The curricula of the basic science subjects biology, chemistry and physics are geared towards medical content. As part of the examination course (3rd semester), students will come into contact with patients for the first time and complete their first examination courses.
The last section of the 4th semester is reserved for organ-related integrated seminars and seminars with clinical references. The aim of these courses is to promote systemic thinking and to enable students to build bridges between the basic subjects. The first stage of study lasts 2 years and is completed with the first stage of the medical examination.
For a list of courses, download the examination and study regulations. For a description of the courses, visit the campus portal (Information - Human Medicine - Examination Announcements).
To register for the examination, 16 certificates are required (see ÄAppO , Annex 1). In addition, a certificate of nursing service (90 days) and proof of training in first aid are required. We strongly recommend that you complete your nursing service before beginning your studies.
Clinical studies
In the second part of the course, teaching is based on leading symptoms (PDF, 147 KB) . The course is made up of five modules. Regular and standardized examinations of knowledge, skills and abilities as well as defined scope for academic work are essential elements of the second stage of the course.
The faculty recommends attending the modules in the correct order. Nevertheless, it is possible to bring Module 6 forward after Module 1. In this case, Module 5 must be completed as the last semester before registering for the state examination.
Module 5 is offered in a shortened 14-week format to ensure that all exams can be completed on time and all grades can be provided on time.
Longitudinal curricula
Three longitudinal strands take place from the 1st semester onwards :
- MeCuM Skills: The aim of this longitudinal course is to gradually teach students the ability to perform a standardized and systematic medical history and physical examination.
- KomMeCuM: The KomMeCuM concept focuses on patient-centered and person-centered communication. The various courses and seminars are designed to help students continuously develop their core communication and social skills over the course of their studies. .
- MeCuM Science: Students learn to act responsibly as doctors on a scientific basis. They acquire skills such as scientific thinking, literature research, evidence-based medicine, independent scientific work and the critical handling of data. The core of MeCuM Science is Module 6, in which students attend advanced courses on scientific work such as journal clubs, writing training or statistics.