Clinical Medicine (MBBS in English)

As the largest university in the southwest of China, Sichuan University enjoys a deep cultural and historic background of Chengdu, who features delicious food and relaxed lifestyle. The English-Medium MBBS and International Economy and Trade are very popular among international students. Besides, Sichuan University has established friendly cooperative ties with over 100 universities and research institutes from over 30 countries and regions, including Harvard University (USA), Yale University (USA), Washington University (USA), Landon University (England), University of Toronto (Canada), etc.

Sichuan Universityis recognized by WHO and the graduates of MBBS program are eligible to take the Medical Licensing Examinations held by the medical councils in different countries such as MCI, PMDC, USMLE, HPCSA, SCHS etc.

I. Objectives of Program

To produce internationally competent clinicians with solid medical knowledge, excellent clinical skills and good professionalism.

II. Requirements of Program

Teaching of medical knowledge will be based on solid scientific principles and enable students to develop lifelong learning habits, corresponding clinical skills and appropriate professional ethics.

Education will not only focus on the basic principles of medical science and clinical skills, but also develop students’ analytical skills and their ability to make sound judgments based on evidence and experience.

The students will engage in effective medical internships under the guidance of senior physicians before graduation.

III. Professionalism and Ethics Quality:

Willingness to dedicate themselves to enhancing the health profession and fostering the well-being of the mind and body;

Good care for patients, recognition of lifelong responsibility to prevent disease and eliminate symptoms, the moral obligation to provide hospice care, and the professional responsibility to safeguard the health interests of human beings;

Ability to uphold principles and make full use of health resources;

Devotion to lifelong learning and continuous self-improvement;

Respect for each individual and their beliefs;

Scientific attitude by seeking truth from evidence and getting help from other doctors when they are unable to solve medical problems by themselves;

Sense of innovation;

Spirit of teamwork;

Ability to practice medicine in accordance with the laws and to use the laws to protect patients and their own rights and interests.

IV. Major Field: Basic Medical Sciences; Clinical Medicine

V. Main Courses: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pediatrics

VI. Basic Schooling: 6 years

VII. Minimum Total Credits for Graduation: 308 credits

VIII. Degree Conferred：Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS）

Internship InformationStudents can choose to do the internship/training in China, their home country or any other country.

If international students would like to do the internship in China, it would be done in The First University Hospitalthe which is also called as Huaxi Hospital (details).

If students want to do the internship in other country, SCU need to do an qualification evaluation on the hospital which student choose.

And, students have to take the final examination on Theory Test and Clinical Evaluation in SCU.

Career After obtaining MBBS Degree, the graduates can apply to take the medical licensing examination in the medical council in order to get registered and practice medicine. According to the regulations in different countries, the students may need to do the degree accreditation first. A MBBS degree holder can find jobs in government as well as private hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities. Except this, one can also start his own clinic or pursue study for master's degree.

Update time: 2025.03.10

The Sichuan University has a long history that dates back to Sichuan Zhong-Xi Xuetang (Sichuan Chinese and Western School), which was established in 1896. At present, SCU has 12 first-class disciplines to grant Doctor’s degree and Master’s degree, 111 second-class disciplines to grant Doctor’s degree, 178 Master programs, 6 specialized degree programs, and 16 post-doctor stations. The 109 bachelor programs cover the major fields in liberal arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and agriculture. SCU has a current student population of more than 70 thousand. Ever since the birth of New China, it has cultivated over 200 thousand students, and therefore it has been identified by the MOE as the Collegiate Cultural Quality Education Base.
 
As one of the national key universities directly under the State Ministry of Education (MOE) as well as one of the State “211 Project” universities enjoying privileged construction in the Ninth Five-Year Plan period, the present Sichuan University (SCU) was first incorporated with Chengdu University of Science and Technology (CUST), another national key university under the MOE in1994, and West China University of Medical Science (WCUMS), a key university directly subordinated to the State Ministry of Health in 2000.

SCU has a competent teaching force. It has a current total staff of 11,357, among whom 969 are professors, 2192 associate professors, 6 academicians of Chinese Academy of Science and Chinese Academy of Engineering, 434 tutors of doctor students, and 17 members of the Academic Degrees Committee and the Discipline Appraisal Group under the State Council. Besides, the university has 14 posts of the "Yangtze River Scholar Award Plan” for specially engaged professors (9 engaged plus 1 lecture professor).

SCU has great potentiality in scientific research. There are in function 2 national key labs, 6 national engineering centers, 5 ministerial (MOE) key labs, 35 provincial key labs, 10 ministerial and provincial centers, 4 key research bases for humanities and social sciences, and 4 clinical research bases at the national level. SCU has undertaken and completed a considerable number of national, ministerial and regional major research projects, and has made many achievements, which are rated first class in China and bear significant international influence.
 
SCU enjoys favorable facilities. The University Library (with 3 sub-divisions), which comprises about 4.8 million volumes, serves as the Collection Center for English Publications under the National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, MOE Information Center for Liberal Arts Literature and CALIS Southwest Sub-center, National University Scientific and Technological Projects and Achievements Consulting Center, and Center for Medical Literature Retrieval in Southwest China as well. The University Museum is the only one of its kind in China with a comprehensive collection of cultural relics over 40,000 pieces, and animal and plant specimens over 600,000 pieces, ranking first in its holdings among the others in China. The University Stadium is fully and sophisticatedly equipped and once served as the main field for the Sixth National Collegiate Sports Meet. Other sub-divisions available are Campus Web Center, Analytic and Testing Center, University Archive Establishment, University Press, National Foreign Language Examination Center, Intensive Language Training Center, 4 attached hospitals, and 1 attached health school. So far the university has published 37 academic periodicals to domestic and overseas subscribers.


 

Accommodation Booking Policy:

Non-degree: Book online in advance. Bachelor: Book online in advance. Master: Book online in advance. Doctor: Book online in advance.
General Policy Statement:
1. Book online in advance: Each school may has a different booking method, so the accommodation intention should be submitted and replied to SICAS promptly by applicants. For some school, you may be required to provide login information for the registred personal account after admission, so that the SICAS can help book. For other school, a deposit or accommodation fee is required at the time of booking, so applicants can book by self; If need help from the SICAS , the 20% service fee for transferring fee is need be to charged.
2. Arranged by school: Rooms on campus are guaranteed. No need or unavailable to book in advance.
3. First come, first served: Unavailable to book in advance. (1)The room is guaranteed, but the first come may choose the type first. (2) The room is limited.
4. NO on-campus accommodation: Students are required to rent off campus

Sichuan University (SCU) has 3 campus: Huaxi Campus for medical students in English taught programs, Wangjiang Campus for language and postgraduate students, Jiang'an Campus for undergraduate students except Chinese language and literature students . The accommodation fee range is from 17.00 bathroom attached to 18000.00 bathroom attached.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Applicants (at least 18 years old; under 25 years old in principle) must be non-Chinese citizens with good physical and mental health and holding valid foreign passports in accordance with Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China.

2. Applicants who were Chinese citizens and have been naturalized into foreign countries shall meet the provisions of the Notice of the Ministry of Education on Regulating Work Related to the Acceptance of Foreign Students by Domestic Colleges and Universities (JWH [2020] No. 12).

3. Applicants must have a high school degree in minimum with good academic records.

4. Language proficiency requirements:

(1) Majors taught in Chinese

①Scored 180 or above at HSK Level 5 or other equivalent certificates of Chinese language proficiency recognized by Sichuan University;

②Applicants whose highest degree was acquired through a program taught in Chinese can provide, instead of an HSK certificate, a certificate demonstrating the program was taught in Chinese.

(2) Majors taught in English

①Applicants who are native speakers of English are exempt from English proficiency certificates.

②Applicants who are not native speakers of English must provide a TOEFL certificate (scored 80 or above), or IELTS certificate (scored 6.0 or above), or other certificates demonstrating an equivalent level of English proficiency;

③Applicants who are not native speakers of English but acquired their highest degree through a program taught in English can provide, instead of an IELTS/TOEFL certificate, a certificate demonstrating the program was taught in Chinese.

(3)HSK certificate is not mandatory for applicants who are first-year students of the undergraduate program of Chinese Language by School of Overseas Education.

Application Documents

1. A photocopy of the first page of the passport (at least six months before expiration from the date of application). Applicants currently living in Chinese mainland need to provide a photocopy of valid visa page or residence permit；

2. High school graduation certificate or pre-graduation certificate (sealed by the school). Applicants applying with a pre-graduation certificate must denote the graduation date;

3. Applicants who are living in China and have records of studying in China need to provide the document illustrating their performance at school issued by their previous Chinese schools;

4. High school academic transcripts (sealed by the school);

5. Chinese/English personal statement (Applicants applying for programs taught in English must write their personal statements in English. A personal statement should include such content as self-introduction, reasons for application, understanding of the major, and study plan.);

6. Language proficiency certificates;

7. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (The examination results should be no more than 6 months from the date of application);

8. Applicants need to provide documents demonstrating their funding sources (or financial guarantee by the guardian). Applicants applying for full scholarships are exempt from such documents;

9. Non-Criminal Record Certificate. Applicants should provide a Non-Criminal Record Certificate issued by the local public security authority, which should be no more than six months before the date of application.

10. Award certificates or other supporting documents.

Note:

1. Applicants should ensure the authenticity and accuracy of all documents submitted. All documents should be uploaded in the form of electronic files. Monolingual documents should be attached with official Chinese or English translations.

2. Sichuan University will not handle incomplete applications; Sichuan University may require applicants to submit additional documents when necessary.

update time：2025-03-10