Chemistry Entrance Test Prep and Sechenov Leaders Program Requirements

Among the Sechenov Leaders program requirements, one test stands out. Applicants sit two entrance tests, and chemistry is the priority subject, while Russian is an additional one. That makes chemistry the area where careful preparation pays off most. The advice below is general and practical; for exact details of the test, always rely on the university’s admissions office.

Start with an honest audit

Before opening a textbook, find out where you stand. Go through the main sections of the school chemistry course and mark each one as confident, uncertain or weak. This simple map shows where your time should go. Many students spend hours on topics they already know because it feels comfortable, while gaps elsewhere stay untouched.

Build a realistic study plan

Spread preparation over several months rather than several weeks. A workable weekly rhythm might combine:

• one or two sessions on new or weak topics;
• one session on mixed revision of earlier material;
• one session of timed practice questions.

Short, regular sessions are generally more effective than occasional marathons. Keep a notebook of mistakes and return to it every week, since the errors you repeat are the clearest signal of what still needs work.

Practice in a testing format

Both entrance tests are conducted as testing, so get used to answering questions within a fixed time. Practice helps you judge how long to spend on each item, when to move on and when to return. It also reduces anxiety, because the exam situation becomes familiar. Since the program itself is taught in English, it is worth confirming with the admissions office in which language the test is offered, so you can practice with the right terminology.

Do not neglect the Russian test

Although chemistry has priority, the Russian language test is still part of admission. Plan some time for it as well, and ask the university what level is expected.

Know the wider process

The tests are the second of three steps. First you submit documents in person in Moscow, by post or through the Gosuslugi portal. After the tests, you sign the education contract and pay; the first year costs 1,500,000 rubles. Dates and other campaign details are published at https://www.sechenov.ru/admissions/priemnaya-kampaniya-2026/. Applicants from Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait can ask questions by phone on +7 (495) 622-98-20.

See an outline of the track on the program page, follow every stage in the admissions section or reach the team via our contacts page.

For the latest official guidance, visit https://healthleaders.sechenov.ru/ or write to healthleaders@staff.sechenov.ru.