1 year (2 semesters) - full time
MSc / Master of Science
12 000 EUR / semester + one time fees
English language
60 credits
Faculty of Medicine (ÁOK)
Entry requirements: BSc Degree and Entrance interview
Application starts: 10 February 2025
Application deadline: 18 May, 2025
Notification period: within 2 weeks after the exam
Clinical Translational Medicine MSc

The key goal of Clinical Translational Medicine (CTM) is to bring scientific discoveries directly into patient care. This is crucial because scientific findings are currently underutilized in everyday medical practice, limiting their potential to save lives. The Translational Medicine (TM) cycle focuses on generating new scientific insights, making them accessible to healthcare providers, and communicating them effectively to the broader public. This approach aims to deliver more efficient, cost-effective healthcare.

By attending the Translational Medicine MSc program, attendees will gain hands-on experience with the TM cycle, learning how to apply cutting-edge research directly to patient care. Students work alongside international experts, growing their professional network and contributing to the future of global healthcare innovation. Join us to help make a real-world impact by transforming research into life-saving solutions.

Entry requirements: entrance interview

Applicants must be university graduate (BSc degree) students or registered for their final semester of university studies.

ORAL EXAM

The admission interview, organized by the Centre for Translational Medicine, lasts approximately 15–20 minutes and is conducted in English. Applicants are invited to present their academic background, prior research experience (e.g., Scientific Students’ Association work), and their proposed research plan. The interview evaluates the candidate’s scientific readiness, motivation, and ability to complete the program. English proficiency plays a key role in the evaluation. Prior research activities, conference participation, publications, and a strong research plan are considered clear advantages.

WHEN AND WHERE

Oral entrance exams will be held twice: once in June and once in August in Budapest, Hungary. Exact dates, times and location will be provided to applicants who have submitted their application through the CTM’s owebsite. Final instructions and interview details will be sent directly to applicants prior to their scheduled interview.

Language requirements

Applicants for the English-Language program must have a good command of English, which is assessed at the entrance interviews (minimum B2 levels, see details here).

Training overview

This one-year, full-time Clinical Translational Medicine MSc program offers intensive, hands-on training in clinical and translational research. The program helps students to become critical consumers of medical research papers, to gather primary data on health issues through questioning and observation, and to conduct biomedical research. Students will gain an understanding of the planning of clinical research, including systematic reviews, patient registries and clinical trials, by designing an extended project in study groups, which are led by experienced members of the University’s Translational Medicine Center.

Students work in interdisciplinary research groups and participate in weekly group and project meetings with the support of experienced supervisors, statisticians, and methodological experts. The curriculum covers the entire Translational Medicine cycle, including systematic reviews, patient registries, clinical trials, and scientific communication. In addition to methodological knowledge, students also develop essential soft skills such as teamwork, leadership, and time management. By the end of the program, each student is required to prepare a manuscript suitable for publication in a scientific journal, ensuring that the MSc degree is earned through high-level scientific achievement.

 

Recognition of the Degree

The Translational Medicine MSc degree awarded by Semmelweis University is internationally recognized and provides competitive knowledge, opening direct pathways to PhD programs and global career opportunities in academia, clinical practice, and research. The program’s prestige and value are guaranteed by the university’s international scientific connections, outstanding educational standards, and exceptional achievements in translational research. Graduates holding this degree are highly sought after in both scientific and healthcare sectors.

Why study Translational Medicine MSc at Semmelweis University?
  • Prestige and excellence of Semmelweis University – Over 250 years of tradition, outstanding research infrastructure, and world-class education.
  • This program is a part of the Science to Society program of the National Academy of Scientist Education
  • Opportunity to meet and discuss with outstanding members of the research community, including Nobel laureates.
  • Practice-based training with real research projects – Students prepare a scientific manuscript suitable for publication during the program.
  • Close mentorship from international experts – Experienced supervisors, statisticians, and methodology specialists support each student's development.
  • Strong international integration – Students join a global scientific community and gain access to conferences and professional networks.

How to apply?

Application criteria and Required documents

To apply for the Translational Medicine MSc Program, applicants must submit the following documents:

  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • A copy of their diploma (or certificate of current enrollment if still studying)
  • Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., language exam certificate)
  • A brief research plan outlining the proposed topic, objectives, methods, and feasibility
  • Proof of payment of the 75 € application fee

These documents can be submitted either via the application form on the Centre’s website or sent directly to tmk@semmelweis.hu.
We accept original documents or attested copies, either in English or in the original language with an authorized English translation.

Fees and costs of the application and enrollment procedure

Tuition fee:
EUR 12,000 / semester or EUR 22,000 / academic year
50% discount for Semmelweis University Alumni or Students

The admission procedure fee is EUR 75
The admission procedure fee must be paid via bank transfer to the following account:
OTP Bank – IBAN: HU51117638420088088800000000.

In the payment reference, please include the name of the Centre for Translational Medicine (CTM). If the person making the payment is different from the applicant, please also include the applicant’s name in the reference. An invoice will be sent to the applicant’s registered email address after the payment has been processed.

Proof of payment must be uploaded on the application platform. 

Enrollment procedure step-by-step

STEP 1: ENROLLMENT (STUDENT REGISTRATION)

In-person registration takes place at the CTM Secretariat in late August. Detailed information of the exact date, time and place will be sent to students by email.

Documents required for registration:

  • Passport or national ID card
  • Original high school diploma and a copy, or an official English translation if applicable
  • Please note that the tuition fee must be paid before registration.

During registration, the following will take place:

Health Insurance: A special health insurance is provided for students, and its fee is included in the tuition fee. The service includes an English-speaking call center, general practitioner services, and treatment at the Polyclinics and Clinics of Semmelweis University. The insurance is automatically renewed as long as the student has an active status and the tuition fee has been paid.

Student Card: With the student card, students are entitled to discounted public transport passes, railway and long-distance bus tickets, and access to a variety of services and benefits (e.g., libraries, sports facilities, cultural and commercial discounts).

To apply for the student card, students must first activate the current semester in the Neptun system. Without activation, the application process cannot begin.
After activation, students must visit a Government Office (Kormányablak) and request a NEK document for the student card. A passport is required. A photo will be taken, and the student's basic data will be recorded. The NEK document must then be submitted to the CTM Secretariat, where the student card application will be finalized.
The Secretariat will notify students when their plastic card arrives.

Please note that student discounts can only be used with a temporary or permanent student card, so regular fare tickets must be used during the first month.

STEP 2: OPENING CEREMONY

Detailed information regarding the opening ceremony will be sent to students by email.

STEP 3: SUBJECT REGISTRATION

Takes place in late August or early September, according to the CTM Academic Calendar.

For more information contact us!

Academic Coordinator: Réka Kaltenecker
Email: tmk@semmelweis.hu
Phone: +36 30 016 4407

Why Semmelweis?

Aliz Zsótér, Faculty of Health Sciences

1 / 10

"My mother is an obstetrician and due to her influence I have been interested in how the human body works since I was child. I flipped through the anatomy atlas frequently, I was curious all the time. There was no question that I would choose the medical field, and within that, it was the physiotherapy program that immediately appealed to me. As I near the end of my studies, I remain sure I made the right decision: the high quality of the education and the family-like atmosphere of the Faculty of Health Sciences convinced me."

Félix Takács, Faculty of Medicine

2 / 10

"I’ve known since elementary school that I was going to be a doctor, so there was no question that I wanted to study at the country’s most prestigious medical university. I am proud to be able to learn from the best in the profession, without having to forgo the joys of music or sports in the meantime. I almost immediately joined the Medic Orchestra, where I play the flute, but I would also like to perform well in the university’s basketball team."

Máté Tóth, Faculty of Dentistry

3 / 10

"Dentistry for me is a lifestyle. It combines healing with engineering science. I can design and create something while at the same time helping people. It fills me with pride that during my studies I came across many articles, books and publications linked to the university. It was the most defining five years of my life."

Márk Fábián, Faculty of Pharmacy

4 / 10

"The country’s best, world-renowned pharmacist training is here, where in addition to high-quality education there are also opportunities for individual research. I am a member of the Frigyes Korányi College for Advanced Studies and in my second year I joined the students’ scientific association program of the university, thus I was able to get a look at the profession before my resident training or PhD studies. The research projects give you an opportunity to acquire a lot of added skills, which provide a competitive edge on the job market."

Melitta Molnár, Faculty of Health and Public Services

5 / 10

"I was always interested in how the health care system worked. I would like to contribute to improving the quality of patient care in Hungary, that is why I chose the Faculty of Health and Public Administration. I am very satisfied, the professors here are helpful and despite this being a small faculty, the training is very high quality. My plan is to gain a few years of professional experience before starting the Master’s program, also at Semmelweis."

Dóra Dénes, András Pető Faculty

6 / 10

"I’ve always wanted to work someplace where I can help people, and I was immediately interested in the András Pető Faculty’s conductor training program. I like that I can help others using a Hungarian method that is sought-after and well-known worldwide. The faculty’s training is very practice-oriented, as we applied the skills that we learned in theory already in the first week of the first year. The fact that I can be assured in my professional skills gives me self-confidence."

Bence Áron Benedikti, Faculty of Dentistry

7 / 10

"The past three years have proven that I made the right choice after graduating high school. Semmelweis was a good choice not only because of the institution’s name and reputation but also because of the exceptionally strong and high-quality practical training it provides. The knowledge I gain here will allow me to practice my profession with confidence once I get my diploma. I am primarily interested in oral surgery, which is an exciting field full of challenges, plus I will have an opportunity to perform operations, which is something that I have always wanted to do."

Jennifer Adeghate, Faculty of Medicine

8 / 10

"Semmelweis University offers lots of opportunities for students, including research, working in the Students’ Scientific Association or volunteering. I learned a lot and made a lot of progress in the years I spent here, and I believe that everyone can get something out of this university. I am proud to have gotten my diploma here."

Ernest Adeghate, Faculty of Medicine

9 / 10

"Semmelweis University is a world-class institution, I loved studying here. In addition to gaining extensive knowledge and comprehensive skills in the medical field, I became a real adult while I was here in Hungary, while I also made lifelong friends within the walls of the university."

Anna Lili Szirmák-Valent, Faculty of Health Sciences

10 / 10

"I originally wanted to be an actress but when I had to finally decide I realized that it is health care that I am interested in. From there it was a simple choice, as for me being an obstetrician is one of the best professions among those that help people. It is a job where I can definitely be a useful member of society and one that will be in demand in the decades to come as well. I like studying at Semmelweis University, I love the atmosphere of the Faculty building, and it is good feeling going to classes here. I am very excited to start my clinical practice."