Health degrees in Peru
Medicine (Medicina Humana), Nursing, Psychology, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine and a few more: they are health degrees you can study in Peru.
If you are the one who stays by the side of the person who is not feeling well, if you are interested in the human body or if your thing is understanding what people think and feel, there are degrees that start from that.
How health is studied in Peru
In Peru the medical degree is called Medicina Humana. Health degrees are offered at public and private universities in Lima, Trujillo, Huancayo, Arequipa, Ica or Puno, among other cities, and start with science courses, such as biology, chemistry and anatomy, before moving on to practice with patients.
Before choosing a university, check that it is licensed with the SUNEDU, the superintendency that oversees university education.
Health degrees in Peru
Among those studied in Peru are Medicine, Nursing, Psychology and Pharmacy.
Nursing and Dentistry involve constant contact with patients, which requires patience and attention to detail; Biochemistry and Biotechnology spend more time in the laboratory, and Health Services Administration organizes clinics and hospitals. The laboratory ones overlap with the science degrees in Peru, and Psychology with social sciences and humanities.
Where to study health in Peru
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH)Lima · PrivateMedicineNursingDentistryPsychologyPharmacyNutritionBiotechnologyHealth Services Administration
Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener (UWiener)Lima · PrivateMedicineNursingDentistryNutritionPharmacyPsychologyPhysiotherapyHealth Services Administration
Universidad Científica del Sur (UCSUR)Lima · PrivateMedicineNursingNutritionPsychologyDentistryPharmacyBiochemistry
Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista (UPSJB)Lima · PrivateMedicineNursingPsychologyDentistryBiochemistryPhysiotherapyHealth Services Administration
Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga (UNICA)Ica · PublicNursingPharmacyMedicineVeterinary MedicineDentistryPsychology
Universidad Peruana Los Andes (UPLA)Huancayo · PrivateMedicineNursingPharmacyDentistryPsychology
Universidad Privada de Huancayo Franklin Roosevelt (UFR)Huancayo · PrivateMedicinePharmacyNursingDentistryPsychology
Universidad Católica Los Ángeles de Chimbote (ULADECH)Santa · PrivateNursingPharmacyDentistryPsychologyHow to choose between them
Notice what you do when no one asks you to: if you help a family member with their medicines, if you are amazed by how an organ works in a science class, if you like animals or if you enjoy listening.
Then think about the work pace you like and how long you want to study: Medicina Humana is quite a bit longer than Nursing or Nutrition.
If you are torn between Dentistry and Pharmacy, compare what courses each one has and which one is closer to you. Also take the career test to compare with what you think.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if a health university is licensed?
Check with the SUNEDU whether the university is licensed, and check with the institution itself what degrees it offers.
How long are health degrees in Peru?
Human Medicine is the longest in the field; Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine and Biochemistry follow; Nursing, Psychology and Kinesiology are in the middle, and Nutrition or Health Services Administration take less time.
What is the admission exam for Human Medicine like?
Each university holds its own exam or defines other admission methods, with different dates and openings. Check the admission prospectus of the university you are interested in.
Can I work in healthcare without being a doctor?
Yes. In Peru, Nursing, Dentistry, Nutrition, Pharmacy and Psychology are studied separately, each with its own path.
What if I can't stand the sight of blood?
You can go for Psychology, Nutrition or Pharmacy. A degree should not be ruled out without reading its profile.
What is the difference between Dentistry and Pharmacy?
Dentistry deals with patients' oral health, with discomfort or emergencies, and is a degree with direct contact. Pharmacy deals with medications: how they are prepared, controlled and delivered, with more laboratory and management work.