{"id":1092,"date":"2026-10-13T18:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sechenov.vn\/sechenov-leaders-program-requirements-chemistry-and-russian-tests\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T18:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:18:09","slug":"sechenov-leaders-program-requirements-chemistry-and-russian-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sechenov.vn\/en\/sechenov-leaders-program-requirements-chemistry-and-russian-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Sechenov Leaders Program Requirements: Chemistry and Russian Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Entrance testing is the part of the application that applicants can influence most directly through preparation. Among the Sechenov Leaders program requirements, the central one is passing two entrance examinations, both in test format: chemistry and the Russian language. They do not carry equal weight, and understanding the difference helps you plan your study time.<\/p>\n

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Two tests with different roles<\/h2>\n

Chemistry is the priority examination. Russian is listed as the additional one. The priority label signals which subject the university regards as most relevant to the program, so chemistry deserves the larger share of your preparation. That said, both tests are part of the admission procedure, and neither should be treated as a formality. Because the admissions office sets the exact rules for how results are used, ask them directly how the two scores are combined when applicants are compared.<\/p>\n

Why chemistry comes first<\/h2>\n

Medicine rests on chemistry. Biochemistry, pharmacology and much of physiology depend on understanding how molecules react, bind and break down. A student who arrives with a firm grasp of chemical principles finds the fundamental disciplines of the first years far easier to absorb. The emphasis on this subject therefore reflects what the course itself demands rather than an arbitrary choice.<\/p>\n

Why Russian is tested in an English-taught program<\/h2>\n

The program is taught in English, so the Russian test may seem surprising. Its presence is consistent with study in Moscow, where clinical practice takes place in leading medical institutions and students live in a Russian-speaking environment. A basic command of the language can make daily life and contact with patients smoother. For applicants from Vietnam who have not studied Russian before, it is sensible to start early and ask the university what level the test expects.<\/p>\n

Where the tests sit in the process<\/h2>\n

Admission follows three steps:<\/p>\n