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Medical certificate for university admission
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A health certificate that a university or college requires. It is issued after exams by several doctors and some tests.
When applying to a university or college, and for some programs with extra requirements.
⏱ Duration: usually 1 to 3 days in all; the certificate is issued after the tests
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Requirements. Ask the admissions office which form of certificate is needed and whether your program has special requirements.
- Tests. Blood and urine are usually given in the morning on an empty stomach. Ask the clinic.
- Vaccinations. Bring your vaccination record or certificate.
What to bring
- Your ID
- Your vaccination record
- Your chest X-ray from the last year, if you have it
- The university's list of requirements
How it goes
- You fill in a form
- You give blood and urine
- You have a chest X-ray if you do not have a recent one
- You see a general doctor, eye doctor, ENT, surgeon, neurologist and others on the list
- Sometimes an ECG is done
- The general doctor completes the certificate
What you'll feel
- The exams do not hurt
- A blood test is a quick needle prick
Afterwards
- Check that the certificate has all the stamps and signatures
- Make a copy for yourself
- Hand the certificate to the admissions office on time
Common questions
How long is the certificate valid?
Usually a few months. It depends on the rules. Ask the university.
Is a certificate needed for distance learning?
Sometimes it is not. Ask the admissions office.