In the classic books of Brazilian Literature, have you ever noticed how proud parents were to have a doctor son or daughter? The point is that this glamor and appreciation of the career still exists today and makes the course one of the most competitive in the country.
For this reason, students who dream of a place in graduation make a double effort in preparatory courses. In addition to public universities, in which competition is blatant, competition is also fierce in private institutions.
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Check out how much the medical course costs in Brazil and, also, graduation options abroad. In addition, we brought some basic information about what the medical career is like and the best universities that offer graduation.
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A medical career requires, above all, study, focus and determination. In addition to studying at the academy for at least a decade, you need to keep updating yourself. Furthermore, it is necessary to prepare for high workloads, with shifts that can last from 12h to 24h depending on the area of activity, not to mention weekend shifts.
The medical course lasts six years with full-time classes. Some disciplines and activities can be taught on Saturdays. In addition, almost the entirety of the grid is mandatory. Throughout the course, the student goes through three stages, namely:
Basic subjects in the first two years: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, among others
Work with patients, exams and diagnoses in the 3rd and 4th year
Clinical practice and training in hospitals in the last two years
But, don't think that it all ends there. After the course, the student needs to do at least two years of residency in hospitals and two more in the chosen specialization. However, some of them have a longer duration, such as neurology and neurosurgery. Remembering that, for both stages, you need to do a test.
As the doctor can NEVER stop improving himself, the professional must always look for specialization courses. There are those who also seek strictu sensu postgraduate courses for large hospitals and also an academic and research career.
The human body is extremely complex so doctors need to specialize in each part to provide accurate care and diagnosis. As soon as they leave graduation, then, they go through the specialization process that best suits their profile. Each one has its own preparation time, depending on the complexity.
Below are some medical specialties and, among them, we highlight the most sought after:
Students who choose to study medicine at private institutions need to prepare their pockets! The high cost of graduations is explained by the structure provided for student training, as well as teaching specialization. In addition to the high monthly fees, the course is full-time, that is, it makes it impossible for the student to work to help pay for college.
Another preponderant factor is the extra-class dedication time that graduation requires, due to the complexity of the contents. Apart from that, the student still has expenses with materials for use in the classroom, such as appropriate equipment and clothing.
Private institutions charge, on average, monthly fees of R$ 3,200.00 and R$ 9,000.00, however, most of them are concentrated in the range between R$ 4,500.00 and R$ 5,500.00. In addition to the university itself, prices are influenced by factors such as location and demand for vacancies.
Check out a list of courses offered by Brazilian institutions in ascending order of tuition fees. We remind you that the prices informed here may change.
Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health (EBMSP) – Salvador (BA)
Estimated tuition: BRL 3,200
University of Planalto Catarinense (UNIPLAC) – Lages (SC)
Estimated monthly fee: BRL 3,650
Evangelical Faculty of Paraná (FEPAR) – Curitiba (PR)
Estimated monthly fee: BRL 3,650
Faculty of Health, Human and Technological Sciences of Piauí (NOVAFAPI) – Teresina (PI)
Estimated monthly fee: BRL 3,750
University of Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC) – Santa Cruz do Sul (RS)
Estimated tuition: BRL 4,100
Catholic University of Pernambuco (UNICAP) – Recife (PE)
Estimated tuition: BRL 4,200
ABC Medical School (FMABC) – Santo André (SP)
Estimated tuition: BRL 4,400
University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI) – Itajaí (SC)
Estimated tuition: BRL 4,500
Itajubá Medical School (FMIT) – Itajubá (MG)
Estimated tuition: BRL 4,850
University Center of Espírito Santo (UNESC)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 5,000.00
Faculty of Medical Sciences of Cacoal (FACIMED)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 5,000.00
University of Rio Verde (UNIRV)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 5,000.00
Pitágoras Integrated Colleges (FIP-MOC) – Montes Claros (MG)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 5,000.00
Belo Horizonte University Center (UniBH)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 5,000.00
University of Franca (UNIFRAN) – Franca (SP)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 5,000.00
University of Passo Fundo (UPF)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 5,000.00
Estácio de Sá University (UNESA) – Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Estimated tuition: BRL 5,650
Ingá College (UNINGÁ) – Maringá (PR)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 6,000.00
Faculty of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa de São Paulo (FCMSCSP)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 6,000.00
University of Caxias do Sul (UCS)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 6,000.00
Catholic University of Brasilia (UCB DF)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 6,000.00
Faculty of Medical Sciences of Campina Grande (FCM)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 6,000.00
Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás (PUC GO)
Estimated monthly fee: up to BRL 6,000.00
City University of São Paulo (UNICID)
Estimated monthly fee: from BRL 6,000.00
Iguaçu University (UNIG) – Nova Iguaçu (RJ)
Estimated monthly fee: from BRL 6,000.00
Unime College (UNIME) – Salvador (BA)
Amount: BRL 6,700
President Antônio Carlos University (UNIPAC) – Juiz de Fora (MG)
Amount: BRL 6,750
University of West Paulista (UNOESTE) – Presidente Prudente (SP)
Amount: BRL 7,000
Faculty of Health Sciences of Barretos Dr. Paulo Prata (FACISB)
Value: up to BRL 7,000
Nilton Lins University Center (UNINILTONLINS) – Manaus (AM)
Amount: BRL 8,100
University of Marília (UNIMAR) – Marília (SP)
Value: up to BRL 9,500
Even in the face of such high values, the student need not despair. According to the new FIES rules, the program includes courses worth up to R$7,000 and advantageous financing. Another resource made available by the Federal Government is ProUni, which offers full and partial scholarships to low-income students with good performance in the Enem.
And, there is always the appeal for grants and incentives made available by the universities and colleges themselves. It's worth checking out to follow your dream!
According to Exame magazine, the 15 best medical courses in the country are:
