Clinical Medicine (MBBS in English)

Introduction

The Soochow University is recognized by WHO and the graduates of MBBS program are eligible to take the Medical Licensing Examinations held by the medical councils in different countries such as MCI, PMDC, USMLE, HPCSA, SCHS etc.

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.

Major courses

Survey of China, Advanced Mathematics, Chinese, Medical Chinese,  Physiology, Biochemistry, Regional Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Microbiology, Medical Immunology, Medical Basic and Clinical pharmacology, Diagnostics, General Surgery, Parasitology, Pathophysiology,Radiology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, etc.

Curriculum

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Fees

A. Tuition & Accommodation       35000RMB                 
B. Application:                           400 yuan
C. Insurance:                            1750yuan for 5 years
D. Books:                                 800 yuan
E. Lab                                     1500 yuan
F. Sterile gown & stethoscope:   150 yuan
G. Bedding:                              500 yuan
H. Stay permit:                         800 yuan
    Total:                                 40,900Rmb

Internship
The 6 years including 1 to 1.5 years compulsory internship. The internship can be finished in Chinese hospitals or in hospitals of your own country.

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  the Soochow University, if they meet the degree regulations of the Soochow University. 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.