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Universidad de Ciencias Médicas

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The University of Medical Sciences (Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, UCIMED) is a private medical university in San José, Costa Rica. It is the largest and oldest private medical school in Costa Rica. Currently the main campus is located in the country's capital. The university offers degrees such as Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Microbiology and Clinical Chemistry, Licentiate of Physiotherapy, Licentiate of Nutrition and Doctor of Pharmacy. UCIMED also offers master's degrees and medical specialties such as a master's degree in Health Management and Specialty in Gynecology and Obstetrics. It is now part of the Europe’s largest higher education provider Galileo Global Education, along with the Regent's University London, the Paris School of Business, the European University Cyprus or the PFH Private University of Applied Sciences.

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