Medical College – Sofia
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"YORDANKA FILARETOVA" MEDICAL COLLEGE
“Yordanka Filaretova” Medical College, part of the Medical University – Sofia, provides higher education training with a duration of 3 years, leading to the educational and qualification degree of “Professional Bachelor.”
SPECIALTY: "MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN"
A medical laboratory technician performs a wide range of tasks in clinical, microbiological, histological, and parasitological laboratories, among others. During their studies, students cover specialized subjects such as laboratory equipment and techniques, clinical laboratory science, histology and histotechnology, and parasitology. With the growth of the private healthcare sector in Bulgaria, the demand for medical laboratory technicians is on the rise.
SPECIALTY: "RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN"
Training in this specialty includes highly specific subjects: X-ray physics, radiobiology, radiographic equipment, radiotherapy, radiation protection, and more. Students acquire up-to-date knowledge in fields such as conventional and digital radiology, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear medicine diagnostics. Graduates are qualified to work in the diagnostic imaging departments of general healthcare institutions, as well as in the diagnostic centers and units of specialized medical facilities.
DENTAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
Students study general medical, humanities, and specialized subjects, including the anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of the masticatory apparatus; dental materials science; equipment and instrumentation; sculpting and modeling; prosthetics; and orthodontics, among others. The professional qualification obtained enables graduates to practice their profession in dental laboratories, both in Bulgaria and abroad.
REHABILITATION SPECIALIST PROGRAM
Medical rehabilitation encompasses a complex set of therapeutic-preventive, restorative, pedagogical, and socio-economic measures aimed at preventing potential disability, as well as restoring the anatomical integrity and functional development of the body. Students receive in-depth training in state-of-the-art methods of kinesiotherapy, physical therapy, and massage (including classical, segmental-reflex, and acupressure techniques).
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
Graduates of this program are qualified to work in hospital and community pharmacies, herbal and medical supply stores, pharmaceutical warehouses, compounding and packaging laboratories, quality control and analytical laboratories, research institutes, and pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.
SPECIALIZATION: "PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR"
Graduates of this program can work in Regional Health Inspectorates (RHI), occupational health services, voluntary health insurance organizations, immunization/prophylaxis clinics, within the structures of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy and the Ministry of Environment and Water, as well as with border control authorities.
SPECIALIZATION: "MASSEUR"
This program is designed exclusively for individuals with visual impairments who hold an official disability certificate (issued by a Territorial Expert Medical Commission – TELK). Graduates develop manual dexterity and hand strength, while acquiring a high level of adaptability and independence, enabling their full social and economic integration into society.
SPECIALIZATION: "MEDICAL COSMETICIAN"
Students acquire in-depth knowledge in general medical and humanities subjects. The curricula for specialized disciplines—such as dermatology, therapeutic cosmetic massage, and various cosmetic and therapeutic procedures—are aligned with contemporary trends and standards in the field of medical aesthetics.
Graduates of this program can work in medical aesthetics centers, dermatology clinics, beauty salons, and similar establishments.
