MBBS Program (in English)

Top↑Program Description

Course Introduction

The curriculum system in Jilin University has undertaken reform since 2011. The teaching schedule is based on the American USMLE syllabus, combining theory and practice instead of the former teaching mode: learn theory firstly then practice. The study duration is 6 years, including 1 year of internship in hospital.

Main Courses

Human Anatomy, Histology & Embryology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Diagnosis, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Neurology, Community Medicine, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation Medicine, Emergency Medicine, etc.

Fee Structure

Application Fee: RMB 400
Tuition Fee: 29000 RMB/year
Medical Insurance: 600 RMB /year
Physical Examination: RMB 400
Accommodation: 30~50 RMB/day (Single Room), 25~45 RMB/day (Double Room)
Books fee: Around RMB 1000
Visa Fee: RMB 400
Cost of Living: 600-1,500 RMB/month
In Total: 48400 -67800 RMB/year

Internship and Career

The internship for MBBS program students is 1 year (at least 48 weeks) with tuition fee of RMB 29,000 per year. Students can choose to do it in China, their home country or any other country.

In general, international students would like to do the internship in China. However, if students want to do the internship in other country, JLU needs to do a qualification evaluation on the hospital which student chooses. Students should choose a hospital recognized by WHO and complete the required internship weeks and content. An internship certificate is also necessary.

For the internship in China, there’s no requirement on HSK level and if the student’s Chinese is not good, the university will arrange a translator to assist during the internship. As to the accommodation, students have free choice to live in campus or outside.

International students will do their internship in the teaching hospitals of JLU as following:
1. The First Affiliated Hospital (former First Clinical College of Norman Bethune Medical University)
2. The Second Affiliated Hospital (former Second Clinical College of Norman Bethune Medical University)
3. The Third Affiliated Hospital (China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University)

These three affiliated comprehensive hospitals totalize 5500 open beds for the patients and the internship students.

Apart from the three main teaching hospitals, there are more than 30 cooperative hospitals that provide internship resources for medical students of Norman Bethune College of Medicine.

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

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.

Degree Awarded

MBBS Degree: 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 JLU, if they meet the degree regulations of the university. The English copy of the degree will state MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery).

Top↑Entry Requirements

At least 18 years old.
high school graduate or above, or have passed Grade Twelve (10+2)/FSc./A Level/WAEC or equivalent.
With an average score of 65%.

Materials Needed
1. A photocopy of the applicant's passport;
2. Passport-size photo;
3. A photocopy of the official high school graduate certificate;
4. Academic record: a photocopy of the transcript (including courses taken and standard achieved);
5. Foreigner Physical Examination Record (Download the Form in pdf format, Download Adobe Reader).

Top↑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. High school academic transcript
5. High school graduate certificate
   Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

Top↑Find out more