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ENTRANCE EXAMS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2027-2028

Written exams will take place on two different dates, depending on the application period selected by the applicants.

 

  • First application period (January 6–29, 2027): Written exams will be held on February 15-17, 2027.
  • Second application period (May 7–28, 2027): Interviews will be held on June 29, 2027.

 

The webex link and instructions will be send via E-mail.

However, to reduce your stress and confirm that all will function properly we ask you also to participate in a trial TEST EXAMINATION that will take place few days earlier; you will be informed.

To download the instructions for the exams, please, click here.

GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXAMS

Although no distinction is made between University Degrees, candidates should have basic knowledge of Cell Biology and Nervous System Physiology.

The basic knowledge of the candidates in the above fields will be assessed through exams in multiple choice questions on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026.

This  is considered necessary for the students to achieve the maximum performance during their studies and to have homogeneity in terms of the level of knowledge.

Applicants who have not been taught the specific subjects must make sure to attend the relevant undergraduate courses and/or online seminars or read relevant books. Students can find free textbooks at: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/education or https://www.oercommons.org/ or other sources

 

Below, you will find Cell biology and neuronal physiology titles to guide your reading:

CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TITLES

Cell structure and cellular organelles; Cytoskeleton; Cell proliferation and cell death.

Gene structure; DNA replication and transcription; mRNA translation; Regulation of gene expression; transcription factors; small non-coding RNAs;

Protein synthesis, modifications, trafficking, localization, processing, and degradation.

Vesicular Trafficking, Secretion, and Endocytosis

Receptors and signal transduction;

PHYSIOLOGY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM TITLES

Electrical Activity in Neurons; Ion Channels; Voltage-Gated Cation Channels; Resting Potential; Action Potential; Structure of Synapses; Synaptic Release; Neurotransmitter receptors; Signal transduction; Cells of the nervous system; Basic functional neuroanatomy (main brain structures); The basics of autonomic nervous system; General principles of senses.