Medical German for doctors in Germany

Prepare for the telc Deutsch B2-C1 Medizin Fachsprachprüfung and strengthen the specialised language skills needed for medical practice in Germany.

Who is this course for?

The programme is designed for international doctors who need professional German for communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and medical institutions in Germany.

For medical graduates

Suitable for doctors with a medical degree who are preparing their professional pathway in Germany.

Practical communication

Focus on doctor-patient conversations, medical histories, explanations and professional terminology.

Exam preparation

Training for written and spoken tasks relevant to the telc Deutsch B2-C1 Medizin Fachsprachprüfung.

Medical German starts after completing B2 German.

Students can also book our general German courses first and continue with Medical German once the required German level has been reached.

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What the course covers

Course content

Specialised training12 weeks
Doctor-patient conversationsanamnesis and counselling
Medical terminologyprofessional vocabulary
Medical lettersstructured written communication
Exam focusspeaking, writing, listening and reading

Admission documents

Medical degreeGerman or English translation
TranscriptGerman or English translation
Document legalisationif required by authorities
German pathwayA1 to B2 available before Medical German

Pathway

1
German foundation

A1 to B2 German courses if needed.

2
Medical German

12 weeks specialised medical language training.

3
Exam preparation

Preparation for telc Deutsch B2-C1 Medizin.

4
Exam and next steps

Continue your professional medical pathway in Germany.

Apply for Medical German

Start with general German courses or continue directly with Medical German after completing B2.

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