English | C1 | English in Medicine

Course description

Introduction to the practical, everyday use of subject-specific language covering relevant situations such as doctor-patient communication, presenting case studies to colleagues, writing patient files, bedside manners

Teaching materials

Teaching materials vary and are generally made available on Moodle during the course.

Requirements

Knowledge of English at university entrance level (B2 CEFR)

Examinable components

N/A

Learning Content

Discussion of medical issues (e.g. correlation of health and food or physical activity)
Anatomy
Analyzing symptoms and talking to patients
Development of academic presentation skills

Schedule & Credit Points

90 min/week (2 SWS)
This course usually takes place every semester.

Target Group

Only available to students of the Faculty of Medicine in at least their third semester of study
Optional course

Remarks on Registration

Registration only via https://sprachenzentrum.ovgu.de (see dates there)
Before the actual enrolment, all students will be put on a waiting list. Places will be assigned in due course. You will receive an automated email informing you about the status of your course enrolment.

Course registration

Registration period:

30 March 2026, 9:00 until
17 April 2026, 18:00

Moodle
OVGU-Account

Classes begin on 7 April 2026.
Course participation only after timely online registration