Requirements to Study Medicine in China for International Students

Requirements to Study Medicine in China

Below are the admission requirements in India, US, UK and China:

For China’s Universities:

• Minimum with an educational background equal to high school graduation in China, or must have passed Grade Twelve (10+2)/FSc./A Level or equivalent.
• With min 50% to 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology depending on the university
• Basic English language ability 4.Minimum age 17 years by the end of the year (Dec. 31st)

For Indian Universities:

• Candidates should have passed the qualifying equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after a period of 12 years of study or equivalent, the last two years of study
• He/She should have obtained a minimum of sixty percent (60%) marks in aggregate in the 4 compulsory subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry (Organic and Inorganic) and Biology (Botany and Zoology).
• All the candidates who are found eligible under the criteria of eligibility will be required to appear at the Competitive Entrance Examination.
• Minimum age 17 years by the end of the year (Dec. 31st).

For US Universities:

• At least a bachelor’s (B.A.) degree, even require a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. school, if their bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or another science-related subject is better
• Have Excellent undergraduate academic record, and college credits must include the following: one year of Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Physics and English
• Take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), examines understanding of the basic concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as verbal reasoning skills
• Competitive Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores
• Volunteer service
• Research experience
• Physician shadowing
• A personal interview may be requested at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Note: In fact, most U.S. medical schools will not consider a foreign student for admission unless he or she has completed at least one year at an accredited U.S. undergraduate institution.

For UK Universities:

• Students must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the program (late September).
• International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate or Cambridge Pre-University Diploma or University Preparatory Certificate for Science and Engineering (UPCSE) or other equivalent
• GCE A-levels (from a UK examination board), require a minimum of three A-levels and one additional fourth subject to at least AS-level. All AS and A2 components for these four subjects should be completed within two years (Years 12 and 13 at a UK school), with the A2 examinations for the three main A-levels being taken in Year 13.
• All candidates must offer GCSE (or O-level from a UK examination board) at grade B or above in both English Language and Mathematics. IGCSE at grade B, a score of 5 as part of the International Baccalaureate diploma or 8.5 in the European Baccalaureate are also acceptable to fulfill the Mathematics and English Language requirements.
• Take the Biomedical Admissions Test to assess scientific aptitude and will focus on scientific abilities relevant to the study of medicine

Source: CUCAS