Fudan University MBBS Program: Six Year Undergraduate Clinical Medicine Program
Program Overview
Fudan University is among the 30 universities in China approved by the Ministry of Education to admit international students in the six year undergraduate clinical medicine program since fall of 2008. The program aims to cultivate medical graduates with solid medical knowledge, standard clinical skills, and good professionalism. Students will acquire the capacity to work in medical and health institutions, making contributions to the areas of patient care, education, and research.
The program is taught in English and follows the principles of consolidating academic knowledge, emphasizing basic skills, interdisciplinary research, and clinical practice. Students who complete the program graduate with a degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
Highlights
- English Program
- Duration : 6 Year
- Tuition: 75,000RMB per year
- Affiliated with 18 hospitals
- MBBS students will rotate in: Zhongshan Hospital, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Cancer Hospital, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Eye & ENT Hospital
Course List
Total Credits: 230.5
Credits: 40 + 6 Free Selective Courses
- Brief Introduction to China
- Chinese Language
- Calculus
- Physics
- General Chemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Computers
- Organic Chemistry
Credits: 64 + 4 Professional Selective Courses
- Histoembryology
- Anatomy
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Physiology
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Human Parasitology
- Pathophysiology
- Pathology
- Medical Ethics
- Pharmacology
Credits: 68.5 + 4 Professional Selective Courses (If not completed during Year 2-3)
- Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Pediatrics
- Preventative Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Medical Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Otolaryngology
- Stomatology
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Credits: 48
- Internal Medicine Internship
- Surgery Internship
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology Internship
- Pediatric Internship
- Neurology Internship
- Psychiatry Internship
- Infectious Diseases Internship
- Traditional Chinese Internship
Academic Entry Requirements
- Non-Chinese citizens holding foreign passports
- High school graduates or above, with eligibility for university application
- Physically and mentally healthy, with no criminal background
Below are the qualifications for application, not credit transfer.
If a student has not taken any of the below international qualification examination, submit the high school transcript for application.
| AP (Code 9155) | Minimum 3 AP Courses – Maths ≥ 4 – Other 2: Physics, Chemistry, or Biology ≥ 3 |
| ACT (Code: 8142) | ACT ≥ 28 (Maths ≥ 28, Science ≥ 28) |
| IB (Code N003989) | IB Diploma with total score ≥ 36 Minimum 3 HL Courses: – Maths HL ≥ 5 – Other 2: Physical, Chemistry, or Biology HL ≥ 5 |
| GCE A-Level | Minimum 3 A-Level Courses – Maths ≥ A – Other 2: Physics, Chemistry, or Biology ≥ B |
| ATAR | ≥ 90 Course Required: – Specialist Maths – Other 2: Physics, Chemistry, or Biology *NSW: Maths Extension 2 and the other two may be chosen from Physics, Chemistry, or Biology |
| NCEA1 | NCEA Level 3 endorsed with Merit or Excellence Including: 3 Subjects at level 3, made up of 14 credits each, in 3 approved subjects (Maths + other 2: Physics, Chemistry, Biology) endorsed with Merit or Excellence |
| Abitur | Abitur 1.0-2.0 (Inclusive) Average grade of all subjects ≥ 10 – Maths ≥ 12 – Other 2 Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, or Biology ≥ 12 |
| Baccalauréat Général | Série Scientifique ≥ 15 Specialized in Science de la Vie et de la Terre Average Grade of all subjects ≥ 15 |
- For the lists of approved NCEA subjects and the Level standards that contribute to University Entrance Requirements, visit the NZQA website at: www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea ↩︎
The English Proficiency Test Result is only for applicants whose native language is not English. Students from high school with major courses taught in English may be waived from this requirement.
- TOEFL (IBT, Code: C870) ≥ 90
- IELTS (Academic) ≥ 6.5
- Duolingo English Test ≥ 110
- PTE Academic ≥ 61
Application & Admission Procedure
This assessment is organized by the China Scholarship Council on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of Education. Students must take the assessment prior to application. Applicants can check the time and assessment on the official website (www.csca.cn) in early October.
Mandatory Assessment Subjects (Conducted in English) Include: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
- Enter the Online Application System: https://istudent.fudan.edu.cn/apply
- Log In
- Choose Personal Application -> Undergraduate -> MBBS
- Fill in the required blanks
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents
The application fee is 800RMB (online non-refundable payment)
Students who meet the requirements will be invited for an interview which assess their overall qualities and communication skills.
Students may check pre-admission results in the application system (Phase 1 on February 15th, and Phase 2 on April 10th). Those qualifying for pre-admission must pay the first year tuition fee within two weeks from the date of the result announcement to confirm enrolment.
Students can download the formal admission notice through the online application system from June 1st.
- Valid Passport Identification Page
- High School Diploma
- Original or notarized copy, with notarized Chinese or English translation if the original is not in Chinese or English
- High School Full Transcript
- Original or notarized copy, with notarized Chinese or English translation if the original is not in Chinese or English
- Score of the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA)
- English Proficiency Test Result
- Only for applicants whose native language is not English. Students from high school with major courses taught in English may be waived from this requirement.
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- The letter should be in English from whom that can attest to the quality of the applicant’s academic performance and scholastic potential.
- Guarantee Statement
- For applicants who are under 18 years old by the start of the school year. The guarantor should be an adult, living in China with a stable income source.
- Nationality & Identity Documents
- For applicants who have emigrated from China and have acquired foreign citizenship.
- Proof of Non-Criminal Record
- Statement of Financial Capacity or Financial Support
- If the applicant is sponsored by others, fill out the Statement of Financial Support for International Students.
- Other Supporting Documents
- Applicants can submit additional documents which may demonstrate comprehensive abilities along with the required documents, such as award certificates or published papers.
Contact
Inquiries About Application Eligibility & Process
Admission Division of the International Student Office of Fudan University
No.220, Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
email: isoadmission@fudan.edu.cn
Phone: +86-21-65642258
website: http://iso.fudan.edu.cn
Inquiries About Academic Eligibility, Curriculum, And Assessment Method
Academic Affairs Office of Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University
Room 1619, Library Building, No. 130, Dong A n Road, Shanghai
200032, P. R. China
email: yxzs@fudan.edu.cn
Phone: +86-21-54237368
website: http://shmc.fudan.edu.cn
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