Program Description

Course Description

Physiology is the study of life, and how genes, cells, tissues, and organisms function. Physiologists are occupied with research on key physiological concepts of body systems function. The investigation of living systems at many levels includes molecular processes, cell function, and behavior of isolated tissues, organ systems and the whole organism. The physiologists work is not limited to cell and tissue culture and animal experiments but includes research in human subjects. 

Physiological studies of normal function provide the basis to understanding abnormal function that occurs in pathological states. Physiologists are always trying to understand the functional body responses to a variety of internal and external environmental challenges. 

Main Course 

principles of homeostasis 

cell physiology

body composition

neural & hormonal control mechanisms,

skeletal muscle physiology

cardiovascular

respiratory, digestive and metabolism

renal and endocrine systems

Degree Awarded

On completing the requirements of the teaching program and passing the graduation examinations successfully, international medical undergraduates will be granted a graduation certificate and conferred a medical degree by Huazhong University of Science and Technology  if they meet the degree regulations ofHuazhong University of Science and Technology . The English copy of the degree will state MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery).

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.

Entry Requirements

1. Aged 18 or above

2. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

3. Hold a Bachelor's degree.

Application Materials

1. Health certificate 

Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for durations of study over 6 months)

2. Photocopy of valid passport 

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included

3. Passport photo 

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

4. Bachelor's degree diploma 

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

5. Letter of recommendation 

From professor or associate professor or equivalents

6. Undergraduate school transcript