Course Introduction

This program includes three parts:

(1) Chinese culture and natural science courses. In order to facilitate their learning and life in China and contact with patients in their medical practice, the Chinese language shall be a compulsory course during the whole undergraduate medical program in English for international students in China.

(2) Basic medical sciences, behavioral science, humanities, social science and medical ethics, preventive medicine and clinical medicine. It is also required to pass the examinations of these courses respectively.

(3) Internship. The institutions shall meticulously organize the reasonable arrangement of the internship. The duration of the internship is one year (at least 48 weeks).

Teaching Objectives

The course aims to educate students to study basic theory and elementary knowledge in medicine, gain basic clinical skills of some common diseases diagnosis processing, have the primary treatment ability to urgent, difficult and severe symptoms, and be qualified for careers in hospitals, the medical and health units, medical science research departments as well as other organizations related medicine.

Main Courses

Biochemistry, Anatomy, immunology, biochemistry experiment, Immunology experiment, Physiology, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Surgery Practice, Medical Chinese, Infectious Disease Practice etc.

Fee Structure

Tuition Fee: 40,000RMB/year

Accommodation Fee: RMB 9,600~28,000 per year/US$ 1,353~3,944 

Physical examination: Around RMB 500 / US$ 71

Residence Permit：RMB 400 / US$ 57 per year

Textbooks：Minimum RMB 500 / US$ 71 per year

Living expenses：

Minimum RMB 1,500 / US$ 212 per month 

Internship

The internship is arranged in the 6th year with duration of 1 year (at least 48 weeks). Students can choose to do the internship/training in China, their home country or any other country. During the internship period, the tuition fee is still RMB 32,000 per year.

For students who would like to do the internship in China, they should pass the new HSK 4 to contact with the patients. WHU would arrange the internship at one of its 2 affiliated hospitals - Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University and Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University.

The hospitals have 2800 beds, 15 million out-patients per year, 50,000 in-patients per year, 25,000 major operations and a full list of disciplines covering 100 clinical and auxiliary departments and 30 laboratories.

For those who do their internships in other countries, WHU need to do a qualification evaluation on the chosen hospital. After the internship, if they have finished the graduation thesis and thesis defense in the first five years, they can get their diploma and if they can’t return to China, the school can provide mail service.

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

Degree Awarded

MBBS Degree: Upon graduation, students need to pass the HSK 3 (New HSK 4) to get the diploma.

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 the host institution, if they meet the degree regulations of the host institution. 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.

        1. High school graduate or above, or have passed Grade Twelve (10+2)/FSc./A Level/WAEC or equivalent. 

2. At least 70% score in science subjects: Mathematics, English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

3.age:18-25

l Copy of the passport biographical page(be valid at least till December 2025) and copy of the visa issued by a Chinese embassy (if available)

l High school graduation diploma or proof of impending graduation (in Chinese or English)

l High school transcripts (in Chinese or English)

l HSK report (Chinese-taught programs only)

l Financial certification/bank statement (US$5,000 or above)

l English language proficiency certificate, e.g. TOEFL/TOEFL

l Essential/IELTS/others (English-taught programs only)

l Candidates who have prior learning experiences in China should provide evidence of their academic performance from their previous institution(s).

l Physical examination report issued within six months (the original report must be submitted upon registration)

Note

l Applicants are required to submit scanned copies of all required documents during application. All uploaded documents must be in Chinese or English; otherwise, notarized translations in Chinese or English are required. The original documents and notarized translations must be submitted upon registration.

Interview & Examination

Applicants who pass the application documentation review will proceed to the interview and entrance exam stage. The time and mode of the interview and exam will be advised via email. Outstanding applicants recognized by Wuhan University will be exempted from the interview.

update time: 2025-03-11