Entry Requirements
Have a foreign nationality and a valid passport.
Aged 18-30 in principle, with exceptions depending on academic background.
Physically and mentally healthy, have a clean criminal record and agree to abide by China's laws and regulations.
Hold a high school diploma or above.
For Chinese-medium program applicants: new HSK Band 4 score of 180 or above within the validity period (two years), or a medium-of-instruction certificate from the high school/university, or other equivalent. Native Chinese speakers can be exempted from the requirement.
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Program Highlights
- SUMC is committed to providing international students with quality medical education experiences that enable them to become competent physicians with solid medical knowledge, adequate clinical skills and professionalism, while giving due consideration to the possible needs for them to practice medicine in their home countries or any other countries including China.
- The cutting-edge facilities including Simulated Medical Center enable our students to learn and develop in a stimulated environment.
- Clinical exposure is maximized through elective courses, bedside instruction sessions, health services charity projects, clinical observations, rotations and intensive internships in five affiliated hospitals of SUMC.
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Program Description
Program Overview
With approval of the Ministry of Education of China, SUMC launched the international program in Clinical Medicine / MBBS in 2010, which has been registered with the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER). The program is for international students who have a general interest in China and have the ambition to become an outstanding international clinician capable of practicing medicine in different countries around the world. SUMC is committed to providing international students with quality medical education experiences that enable them to become competent physicians with solid medical knowledge, adequate clinical skills and professionalism.
The program is five to six years in duration and leads to a bachelor degree. Applicants who have successfully completed some basic courses such as Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, etc. are eligible to apply for exemption for these courses and may graduate earlier subject to approval by the Teaching Department. Click here to view and download the “Course List for the Clinical Medicine/MBBS Program”.
The curriculum includes basic courses in the first year, system-based basic & clinical courses, skill training courses and elective courses in the second and third years, clinical courses in the fourth year, clinical internship and elective courses in the fifth year. Courses are taught in English by qualified basic science and clinical faculties, with established international textbooks and publications are as references for the students. The program effectively integrates basic medical science with advanced clinical training.
SUMC adopts a student-centered educational model based on the concept of life-long learning and focused on skills development and attitude cultivation. Through interactive projects, joint case studies, group debates, book discussions and journal clubs, and effective self-study, students at SUMC quickly develop their professional competencies and skills. SUMC students are encouraged to experience clinical practice throughout the entire program. Actual clinical exposure is maximized through elective courses, bedside instruction sessions, health services charity projects, clinical rotations and intensive clinical internships in SUMC-affiliated hospitals. The Simulated Medical Center at SUMC, a state-of-the-art clinical simulation and learning center designed as an actual modern hospital, also efficiently facilitates the acquisition of the professional skills and competencies required in clinical practice through the use of sophisticated simulation models, multimedia learning systems and professional standardized patients.
International Assessment System
To assess student performance, we use internationally accepted assessment instruments such as Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), Teaching Objective Structured Clinical Examination (TOSCE).
Our students are also encouraged to take part in international assessments and exams such as United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The pass rates of our students in China’s National Medical Licensure Examination have retained 100% (vs the national average pass rate 20%), while our selected students have achieved a pass rate of 93-98% in the USMLE exams in the past few years.
Several of our graduates have gained the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification and obtained a medical residency position in USA. Some of our international students have gained their residency positions in USA, Thailand and Malaysia.
Research Opportunities
Strengthening the training of the research abilities of our students is also an important part of our “top-notch education”. Vigorous scientific training and cultivation of students’ scientific thinking and scientific attitude have been incorporated into our teaching plan. Students will be offered with laboratory instructions and research opportunities.
Graduation, Degree and Commencement
In order to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree from SUMC, you must
- Make sure you satisfy all SUMC requirements;
- Complete all the required courses and pass all the required examinations;
- Fulfill your financial obligations to the school.
Upon successful completion of the program, a Bachelor’s Degree of Medicine accredited by the Ministry of Education of China will be awarded.
Commencement for all graduating students is held every year in June. It is a university-wide event. Families, friends, and guests are invited to celebrate this important milestone with their graduates.2017 Commencement held in the STU Sports Park
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Entry Requirements
Have a foreign nationality and a valid passport.
Aged 18-30 in principle, with exceptions depending on academic background.
Physically and mentally healthy, have a clean criminal record and agree to abide by China's laws and regulations.
Hold a high school diploma or above.
For Chinese-medium program applicants: new HSK Band 4 score of 180 or above within the validity period (two years), or a medium-of-instruction certificate from the high school/university, or other equivalent. Native Chinese speakers can be exempted from the requirement.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Bachelor RMB 30,000 per year
RMB 150,000 in total (About $ 30,613)Accommodation Fee International Students Dormitory Double Room RMB 500 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 123 Service Fee USD 54 Living Expense RMB 1,600 to RMB 2,050 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
*1. Digital ID Photo
White background, in JPG, JPEG or PNG, 320 x 240 pixels minimum, 4:3 aspect ratio, 100-500KB.
*2. Valid Passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included (Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)
*3. Physical Examination Record with blood test results
You can download a template or sample from here.*4. Recommendation Letter
It should include the recommender's affiliation & position, signature, email & Tel.
*5. Certificate of Senior High School
Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
*6. Academic Transcripts of Senior High School
Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
*7. HSK level certificate
*8. Proof of Financial Support
Deposit Certificate / Account Statement for the last 3 months issued by the bank on letter head, with a closing balance that can at least cover your tuition, accommodation and living expenses, travel expenses, etc. during your first year’s studies in China. If the account holder is not yourself, the completed Guarantee of Financial Support and sponsor's passport/proof of identity should be attached.
You can download a template or sample from here.*9. Curriculum Vitae
Including all education experiences, work experiences, volunteer experiences, etc.
*10. Personal Statement
150 words, including brief self-introduction, motivations and future plans after graduation, etc. Applicant are expected to deliver it in the language of the program you are applying for (English or Chinese).
11. For Chinese immigrants, please provide the official Certificate of Naturalization.
12. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct
Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.
You can download a template or sample from here.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - How to Apply
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Change Log
- • The content has been updated. January 20, 2022
- • The application deadline has been updated to May 31, 2022 January 20, 2022
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 20, 2021 June 1, 2021
- • The service fee has been updated to 50 USD December 29, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to May 31, 2021 December 18, 2020
- • The content has been updated. December 18, 2020
- • The content has been updated. July 8, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to July 15, 2020 June 4, 2020
- • The service fee has been updated to 100 USD March 4, 2020
- • The content has been updated. February 21, 2020
- • The content has been updated. November 27, 2019
- • The content has been updated. November 27, 2019
- • The application fee has been updated to 115 USD November 27, 2019
- • The application deadline has been updated to May 31, 2020 November 27, 2019
Basic Information
·Starting Date : | Sep 1 , 2024 | |
·Duration: | 5 Years |
Teaching Language : | Chinese |
Application Deadline: | May 31 , 2024 |
Tuition : | RMB 30,000 Per Year |
Application Fee: | USD 123 (Check Policy) |
Service Fee: | USD 54 (Check Policy) |
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