2018 Fudan MBBS Program. (An English-Taught Undergraduate Medical Program)

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1 2018 Fudan MBBS Program (An English-Taught Undergraduate Medical Program) Program Overview According to the Provisional Regulations on Quality Control Standards of English-Taught Medical Undergraduate Education for International Students in China, the Ministry of Education of China has approved Fudan University as one of thirty universities in China permitted to enroll international students in English-taught undergraduate programs in medicine. To promote international education, Fudan University began enrolling international students in the English-taught undergraduate medical program in fall The program aims to produce high-caliber medical graduates with solid medical knowledge, competent clinical skills, and professionalism, while giving due consideration to the possible needs for them to serve in countries outside of China. Graduates of the program will have the ability to work in medical and health institutions, making meaningful contributions to the areas of patient care, education, and research. The program is taught completely in English and follows the principles of consolidating academic knowledge, with emphasis on technical skills, interdisciplinary studies, and clinical practice. Offered by the Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, this program is open to international students intending to pursue the science and practice of medicine. Students who excel will have the opportunity to participate in overseas clinical internship programs. After completing the required number of credits, students will be conferred a diploma from Fudan University, and qualified students will receive a degree of Bachelor of Medicine and the Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Graduates will have the opportunity to register for medical licensing exams in accordance with the requirements of the relevant regulatory bodies of the countries in which they choose to practice.

2 Curriculum (for reference only) Course Categories Chinese Culture & Natural Science Courses Liberal Arts & Basic Medicine Courses Clinical Medicine Courses Courses Brief Introduction to China Chinese Language Medical Chinese Mathematics Physics Histoembryology Anatomy Cell Biology Genetics Physiology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Diagnostics Diagnostic Imaging Medicine Surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatrics Preventive Medicine Epidemiology Medical Psychology Chemistry Biological Sciences Computers Organic Chemistry Immunology Microbiology Parasitology Pathophysiology Pathology Medical Ethics Pharmacology Psychiatry Neurology Dermatology Oncology Ophthalmology Otolaryngology Stomatology Forensic Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine Program Duration: 6 years Students per Cohort: 50

3 Application Requirements: 1. High school graduate or above, qualified for university entrance, medically sound foreigners (applicants with color weakness and color blindness are not eligible to apply). 2. Emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan applying as international students must have obtained their current foreign citizenship before April 30, In addition, the applicant must have lived abroad for at least 2 years during the period between April 30, 2014 and April 30, Application Period: From March 5, 2018 to March 23, Required Application Documents: 1. Application Form with the applicant s photo and signature (photo must have been taken within the past six months) 2. Diploma of highest degree conferred or proof of impending graduation (for applicants in their final year of study) (Original or notarized copy, with notarized Chinese or English translation, if original not in Chinese or English) 3. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (original or notarized copy, with notarized Chinese or English translation, if original not in Chinese or English) 4. Certified copy of TOEFL (IBT) score of 90 or above or IELTS (Academic) score 6.5 or above, taken within two years prior to application date (only for applicants from non-english speaking countries) 5. Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months from the application time until September 30, Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit. 6.Personal statement, no more than 2000 words in English or Chinese, including (but not limited to) motivation for application and details on academic skills, community activities, awards received, personal strengths, study plan, and life goals. 7. Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from whom can attest to the quality of his/her academic performance and scholastic potential. The letters must include referees phone

4 number and address. 8. Applicants who are not 18 years old before September 1, 2018, must submit a Guarantee Statement, which can be downloaded off the website The guarantor should be an adult, living in Shanghai with a stable source of income. 9. Emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan must submit proof of naturalization and copy of entry and exit stamps on passports from the past four years or evidence of residing abroad for at least two of the last four years*. 10. Applicants who are not emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan, but have spent two or more of the last four years* in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan as a resident or student, must submit evidence of being foreign citizens at birth. Last four years is defined as the time period between April 30, 2014 and April 30, Applicants may send additional documents which may demonstrate their comprehensive abilities along with the required documents, for example, award certificates, admission notices from other universities, etc. Additional application documents may be required when necessary. Application documents will not be returned. Application Fee: 800 RMB (online payment, non-refundable) Application and Admission Procedure: 1. Apply online at Please finish the online application procedure (choose self-support and MBBS), upload the required documents and pay the application fee during the aforementioned application period. When the online application is confirmed, print the application form automatically generated by the system, affix a photo in the designated area, and sign. 2. Submission of paper application documents Please send the required application documents. These may be submitted in person by the applicant or by others on behalf of the applicant, or submitted by mail or courier to Mr. Gao Haifeng, Office for Medical Education, Shanghai Medical College (for detailed address, please see contact information below).

5 Application documents must be received by April 8, 2018, or it will be considered as a withdrawal of application. 2. Interview 1)Date and mode: May 20, 2018 Applicants who are invited for an interview will be informed of the exact time of the interview. Applicants living in Shanghai will have a face-to-face interview while other applicants will be interviewed via Skype. 2)Interview Admission Ticket On May 17 and 18, 2018, applicants can log into the online application system at and print an Interview Admission Ticket. This ticket and passport are required to be interviewed. Applicants who are being interviewed in person must enter Mainland China with valid passports and visa, or the eligibility for interview will be forfeited. 3. Qualified students will be selected according to the results based on interview and application documents. Admission results will be published on the International Student Office website in end June 2018, and admission notices will be sent in mid of July. Time of Enrollment: September 2018 (for specific times, please refer to Admission Notice) Tuition: 75,000 RMB/year (exact amount of tuition fees will be informed upon enrollment) Means of Oversight 1. The undergraduate admissions process for undergraduates shall be open; the selection process shall be fair, and admissions results made public. 2. Department of Supervision for Admissions Tel: jiancha@fudan.edu.cn Scholarship 1. Bai Xian Asian Future Leaders Scholarship

6 Application may be submitted on the website of Bai Xian Asia Institute. Please visit and for more detailed information. 2. Shanghai Government Scholarship (Type B) Two of the most excellent applicants who are finally admitted to the program will be awarded Shanghai Government Scholarship (Type B) and can be exempted from the tuition fee. Contact Information: 1. Inquiries about eligibility for application and application process Admission Division, International Students Office, Fudan University No.220, Handan Road, Shanghai TEL: FAX: website: 2. Inquiries about academic eligibility, curriculum, and assessment methods Mr. Gao Haifeng Office for Medical Education, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University Room 104, No.1 Building, No. 131, Dong an Road, Shanghai TEL: Website: This brochure is subject to change and may be updated at any time. Please frequently check the website of International Students Office, Fudan University.