University of Medicine 1, Yangon
University of Medicine 1, Yangon is a public university in Yangon, Myanmar, founded in 1927.
- Type
- Public university
- Location
- Yangon, Myanmar
- Founded
- 1927
- Teaching language
- English, Burmese
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The University of Medicine 1, Yangon is a public medical university in Yangon, Myanmar. It traces its origin to the medical college established in 1927 and is the oldest medical school in the country. It is often abbreviated UM1 or IM1.
The campus is in Yangon and is attached to teaching hospitals in the city, including Yangon General Hospital. The university awards the M.B., B.S. degree and higher medical qualifications. Instruction in the medical course is largely in English, as is common in Myanmar's medical universities.
Places for local students are allocated through the national examination system. International admissions, when offered, are handled by the university and the ministry responsible for health education.
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What language are courses taught in at University of Medicine 1, Yangon?
Courses at University of Medicine 1, Yangon are taught in English, Burmese.
When was University of Medicine 1, Yangon founded?
University of Medicine 1, Yangon was founded in 1927.
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