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Luxembourg Centre for Socio-Environmental SystemsMedical oncology practice in the European Union
The Diplôme d’Études Spécialisées (DES) in Medical Oncology is a specialised professional qualification aimed at authorising the practice of medical oncology. It is a full-time training programme with a minimum duration of five years, leading to the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine.
The programme at a glance – 300 ECTS
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Duration:5 years / 10 sem
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Teaching languages:FR + DE + EN
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Admissions:EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 29 Apr 2026
Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026
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Fees:400€/ sem. (semester 1,10,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
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Format:Full-time programme
Presentation
The purpose of this specialised professional qualification is to authorise the practice of medical oncology. Training combines clinical education, theoretical instruction, and biomedical research, and takes place in settings across Luxembourg under the supervision of experienced medical oncologists. Residents progressively develop competencies in the diagnosis, systemic treatment, and multidisciplinary management of cancer.
The training programme includes mandatory research activity.
The programme is delivered in a trilingual clinical environment (French, German, and English), reflecting the linguistic diversity of Luxembourg’s healthcare system and supporting effective communication in everyday clinical practice.
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Strengths
- Supervision by specialists in medical oncology across Luxembourg and Europe
- Multilingual training environment
- Opportunities for national and international mobility
Contact
For questions regarding the DES in Medical Oncology, please email: