Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

The Campus & Infrastructure

UCAM health students study across two major campuses, both featuring a blend of historic architecture and high-tech medical facilities.

• Location: The main campus is at Los Jerónimos Monastery, Guadalupe (Murcia). The Cartagena Campus also houses significant portions of the Health Sciences faculty, particularly Dentistry.

• Campus Vibe: A unique "city of students" atmosphere where high-performance sport and healthcare sciences intersect. The campus is vast (over 225,000 sq. meters), featuring landscaped gardens and cutting-edge labs.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Specialized Labs: Dedicated laboratories for Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, and Physiology.

• Clinical Reasoning Table: Uses "Body Interact" technology to simulate critical thinking and clinical decision-making.

• Virtual Reality & Polimedia: Advanced immersive technologies for medical recording and simulation-based teaching.

UCAM Dental Clinic: One of the largest dental clinics in Spain, providing early hands-on experience from Year 1.

Healthcare Pillar: Clinical Training

UCAM operates a robust clinical placement system through alliances with both public and private healthcare providers.

• Teaching Agreements: Students rotate through a network of hospitals in the Region of Murcia and beyond.

• Global Reach: Recently, UCAM expanded its practical training with new agreements in Chile (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), allowing students to gain international medical perspectives.

Early Exposure: Unlike many traditional schools, UCAM emphasizes internal internships and clinical observation starting from the very first year of study.

Fee Structure and Costs

As a private institution, UCAM fees are higher than public universities but are generally more affordable than private medical schools in the US or UK.

Campus Living: Hostel & Housing

• Accommodation: UCAM has its own residence halls and a dedicated Housing Department to help students find rooms in shared apartments or private residences in the city.

• Housing Demand: Due to the high number of international students, demand for university-managed rooms is very high; early application is essential.

• Vibe: Students often live in the Murcia city center (15 minutes by tram/bus), which offers a vibrant nightlife and safe environment.

Admissions Process for International Students

Admissions at UCAM are continuous, but for high-demand courses like Medicine, spots fill early.

• UNEDasiss: Foreign students must have their high school diploma validated through the UNEDasiss portal (Spanish Ministry of Education).

• Language Proficiency:

• Spanish Programs: B1/B2 level is highly recommended (though not always strictly certifiable for admission, it is required for clinical stays).

• English Programs: TOEFL ≥ 72 or IELTS ≥ 5.5.

• The Interview: Most health programs require an online personal interview to assess motivation and background.

• Required Documents: Transcripts from the last 3–5 years of high school, Motivation Letter, CV, and Passport copy.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals