Clinical Medicine (MBBS in English)

Established in 1958, XZMU has now become the center of medical education, medical service and medical research in the north of Jiangsu Province as well as in the whole Huaihai Economic Zone. It is also an independent higher medical institution with its distinct school characteristic

Curriculum

This curriculum is designed for students coming from Nepal, Pakistan, India and other countries who want to study in the renowned Xuzhou Medical University. The students shall have to get basic knowledge of Chinese language and to pass the HSK examination, which is the basic examination compulsory for students from outside China.

Aims and objectives

The curriculum is prepared keeping in view the needs of the students and the requirements of the country they would come from so that they are competent to practice or go in for post-graduation in their country of origin. It is envisaged that the students shall go back to their respective country after the completion of the course for their compulsory rotating internship; however, facilities for completing internship in Xuzhou Medical University shall also be available.

The curriculum aims at providing the students knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage patients, develop attitudes ingrained in the profession, develop proficiency and competence to determine and resolve medical and health problems and develop interest in continued medical education.

Outline of the curriculum

The total duration of the course is four and half years consisting of nine semesters. After the completion of nine semesters, the student shall undergo one year of compulsory rotating internship either in Xuzhou Medical University or in the country of origin. The entire course of nine semesters is divided in two parts

(1) first four semesters are devoted to the integrated teaching of basic medical subjects. In the first part, the subjects taught would be-Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Community Medicine.

(2) next five semesters are devoted to the clinical subjects. In the second part the subjects taught would be-Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Skin and V.D., Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.

Fee Structure

Registration fee: 75 USD

Tuition fee: 28 000 RMB/year

Hostel fee: 4 600/person/year (double room)

Others: pay required fees to the acceptors when processing physical exam, residence permit and insurance. All fees are not refundable and their use can’t be changed.

Xuzhou Medical University, situated in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province(less than three hours by train to Beijing or Shanghai), a historical and cultural city known as “Thoroughfares to Five Provinces”, is an institution of higher education under the direct administration of Jiangsu Provincial Government. Established in 1958, XZMU has now become the center of medical education, medical service and medical research in the north of Jiangsu Province as well as in the whole Huaihai Economic Zone. It is also an independent higher medical institution with its distinct school characteristic. Since 2001, the college was consecutively ranked before fifty in comprehensive strength of national top medical colleges and universities. In 2005, XZMU successfully completed “Undergraduate Course Teaching Level Assessment by the Ministry of Education” with an “Excellence”. In 2005, XZMU began the education for international students. In 2013, XZMU is successfully authorized the right to grant doctoral degree.

XZMU began to offer Master Degree programs in 1985, and now the number of the programs has reached 45, of which Clinical Medicine and Biology are first level key disciplines to grant doctor degree. Since 1993, XZMU has been training doctoral students jointly with China Medical University, Dalian Medical University, Nanjing Medical University and other establishments in the field of Anesthesiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurobiology, Human Anatomy, Histoembryology, etc. The anesthesiology specialty is the school characteristic and superiority. In 1986, approved by the State Educational Committee, XZMU took the lead in the nation to found the anesthesiology undergraduate course specialty. After many years’ efforts, the school has acquired much experience. “Research and Practice on Multi-level Anesthesiology Specialty Education with Chinese Characteristic” won the first prize for state-level teaching achievement. In 2007, the anesthesiology specialty was selected as “Characteristic Specialty Construction Spot of Higher Learning Institutions”.

The university began to recruit M.B.B.S. international students since 2005, MD/MS program in 2012 and PhD program in 2014, and Nursing international students in 2016. At the same year, XZMU was authorized to hold HSK exam by the Ministry of Education of China and it was the first university HSK site in Huaihai Economic Zone. Now XZMU is on the list of authorized universities to recruit international students by the Ministry of Education of China. With the geographical advantages (airport available, less than three hours by train to Beijing or Shanghai) and full attention of whole college, the education for international student in XZMU developed fast. To enhance the teaching quality, XZMU sent groups of teachers abroad for further study, and invite tutors and experts to university to give guidance and lectures. To improve the study environment, XZMU provides the best playground, stadium, canteen with Muslim food, etc. In student’s dormitory, hot water, heater, air-conditioner, separate toilet and separate washing room are provided. To improve the campus life, School of International Education of XZMU organized various activities. For example, participate in Sports Meeting, Singing and Dancing Competition, Chinese Speech Contest, etc., visit great places such as cultural monuments, parks, social welfare institute, etc. In addition to Jasmine Scholarship of Jiangsu Province, XZMU provides the University Scholarship for excellent international students. Meanwhile, School of International Education also provides Scholarship for international students who have outstanding performance in study, research, life and activities. With the encouragement of provincial and various college scholarships, there are more than 400 undergraduate students and postgraduate students from 50 different countries studying hard in XZMU.
XZMU lays great emphasis on international academic exchange and cooperation with experts and colleagues from home and overseas. Scientific Development Conferences were held to offer platforms for the faculties and foreign colleagues to make academic exchange. Every year a number of foreign experts are invited to visit the university and some of the faculties are sent to engage in advanced studies in developed countries. During recent years XZMU has hosted many international academic conferences and established multilateral exchange and cooperation with research institutions and medical universities from abroad, such as Medical college of Harvard University, the State University of New York Health Science Center, Parker Medical College of Texas, General Hospital of Massachusetts, Medical College of Wisconsin University USA, Medical University of Vienna, Austria.

There are 2 accommodation options available to new students depending on the program study duration.

Type1: Long-term Programs

 4,600 Yuan per person per academic year (Double-room) (payable upon arrival 30 days).

Type2: Short-term Programs

2,300 per person per academic year (Double-room) (payable upon arrival 30 days).

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Finished high school studies

2. aged under 30 and healthy. 

(1)2-inch color bareheaded electronic photo, white background, noless than 295*413 pixel size, 100-200KB in JPG format. Please makesure to upload the correct photo, which will be used later for governmentsystem check;

(2)Scanned copy of valid passport's information page(valid for 18months), current visa/residence permit page (valid for 90 days,studentscurrently in China must provide);

(3)Scanned copy of Senior High School Graduation Certificate orPre-graduation Certificate issued by senior high school (Only availablefor fresh graduates).An official seal is required.

(4)Scanned copyof transcript of all courses during the highestacademic degree education (Transcripts in languages other thanChinese or English shall be attached with notarized translations inChinese or English);

(5)Scanned copy of Non-criminal Record (Valid for 6 months);(6)Scanned copy of Foreigner's Physical Examination Form completed

in Chinese or English;(Valid for 6 months);

(7)E copy of handwriting signature;

(8)Certificate ofLanguage proficiency;

(9)English self-introduction video (3-5 minutes, no more than 50M);(10)Other supportive materials if have, such as excellent performance certificates, etc.

School ot Internatlonal Educatlon of Xuzhou Medical University will select the outstanding applicants according to application materials andadmission scheme. After complete the online application, please pay attention to the message of the apply system and your personal e-mail message to confirm the notification in time.The E-offer (pre-admissionletter) will be sent to the applicant who passed pre-check through thesystem. After that, applicants should pay CNY 5,200(non-refundable forpersonal reasons) for locking the seat and upload the scanning copy ofpayment receipt to the application system within 2 weeks after he/she received pre-admission letter. The admission deposit will be used as the registration fee and the insurance fee during the student's study in China after registration. Failure to pay on time will be regarded as automatic waiver of enrollment qualification.