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2021 Fudan MBBS Program (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 2008. The program aims to nurture 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 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
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program is open to international students intending to pursue the science
and practice of medicine. Excellent students 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.
Curriculum (for reference only)
Course Categories Courses
Chinese Culture & Natural
Science Courses
Brief Introduction to China
Chinese Language
Medical Chinese
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biological Sciences
Computers
Organic Chemistry
Liberal Arts & Basic Medicine
Courses
Histoembryology
Anatomy
Cell Biology
Genetics
Physiology
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
Immunology
Microbiology
Parasitology
Pathophysiology
Pathology
Medical Ethics
Pharmacology
Clinical Medicine Courses
Diagnostics
Diagnostic Imaging
Medicine
Surgery
Psychiatry
Neurology
Dermatology
Oncology
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics
Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
Medical Psychology
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Stomatology
Forensic Medicine
Traditional Chinese
Medicine
Program Duration: 6 years
Students per Cohort: 40
Application Qualification:
1. High school graduate or above, qualified for university entrance,
physically and mentally healthy foreigners (applicants with color
weakness and color blindness are not eligible to apply).
2. According to the regulations released by Ministry of Education, China,
if parent(s) was (were) a Chinese citizen settling in a foreign country at
the time applicants were born, applicants must have obtained their
current foreign citizenship before April 30, 2017. In addition, the
applicant must have lived outside China for at least 2 years during the
period between April 30, 2017 and April 30, 2021.
Emigrants from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan
applying as international students must have obtained their current
foreign citizenship before April 30, 2017. In addition, the applicant must
have lived outside China for at least 2 years during the period between
April 30, 2017 and April 30, 2021.
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Application Period: From December 14, 2020 to January 15, 2021.
Application Fee: 800 RMB (online payment, non-refundable)
The application is considered invalid without paying the application fee.
Application Procedure:
Step 1. Online Application
Apply online at: http://admission.iso.fudan.edu.cn.
Please finish the online application procedure (choose Self-support→
Undergraduate→MBBS), upload the scanned version of the following
original documents.
1. Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Only ordinary
passport is accepted and the expiry date should be later than September
30, 2021.
2. Applicants currently residing in China must provide a copy of the page
containing a valid visa or residence permit.
3. 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).
4. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (original or notarized copy,
with notarized Chinese or English translation, if original not in Chinese
or English).
5. Original or notarized copy of TOEFL (IBT) score of 90 or above or
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IELTS (Academic) score 6.5 or above, taken within two years prior to
application date (only for applicants from non-English speaking
countries), students from high school with major courses taught in
English may be waivered of TOEFL or IELTS requirements.
6. Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from whom can
attest to the quality of the applicant’s academic performance and
scholastic potential. The letters must include referees’ phone number and
email address. If the letters cannot be uploaded by the applicant, the
recommenders may send the letters directly to:[email protected].
7. Applicants who are under 18 years old by September 1, 2021 must
submit a Guarantee Statement, which can be downloaded from the
website.
(1) Website:https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/
click “Admissions→Undergraduate”
(2) The guarantor should be an adult, living in Chinese mainland with a
stable source of income.
8. Applicants in category Application Qualification 2 must provide:
(1) copies of all passports he/she used to have
(2) all copies of visa or residence permit relevant to stay in Chinese
mainland, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan.
* Please sort the above files by timeline, scan or synthesize them in a
single PDF or Word file.
9. Applicants may send additional documents which may demonstrate
their comprehensive abilities along with the required documents, for
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example, award certificates, published essays, admission notices from
other universities, etc.
Step 2. Submit online application and pay application fee.
Step 3. Wait for the university’s response on online application.
Please check the online application system and email frequently,
correct and complete online application as the university requests. When
the application status is "reviewed", it indicates that the online
application procedure has been completed. Please wait patiently for the
subsequent notice.
*Holders of SAT/IB/GCE A-Level/ACT/ATAR (taken within two years
prior to application date) must meet the following minimum requirement:
SAT IB GCE A-level ACT ATAR
SAT:
Total score≥1220
SAT Ⅱ: Minimum 3
courses
①Maths II≥600
②The other two
courses should be
relevant to the major of
medicine (Physics,
Chemistry or Biology),
both scores≥600
IB Diploma is
required, with 3 HL
courses and 3 SL
courses,including
Physics, Chemistry
or Biology
Maths HL is a must,
with total score≥32
Minimum 3
A-Level
courses,with
Maths≥B,
Physics≥C,
Chemistry≥C
ACT≥25
ATAR≥90,
Specialist Maths
and Physics are
required;and
either Chemistry
or Biology (NSW:
Maths Extension2
and Physics are
required;and
either Chemistry
or Biology)
*Early application is strongly suggested.
*Please fill in your own E-mail and phone number correctly.
*Please make sure all the information provided and documents uploaded
are correct and real.
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* Additional application documents may be required when necessary.
Interview:
1. Date: April 17, 2021 (Saturday)
After examining the applicants’ documents, the university will inform
the qualified applicants of the exact time for interview.
2. Interview Qualification
From April 9,2021, applicants can check interview qualification on:
http://admission.iso.fudan.edu.cn.
★Due to possible unexpected situation, the interview plan may be
adjusted. Please pay attention to the website: iso.fudan.edu.cn, and email
notice from International Students Office.
Admission:
Qualified students will be selected according to the results based on
the interview and application documents.
Pre-admission results will be released on the International Students
Office website in May 2021, students need to confirm their pre-admission
qualification during specified period of time. Otherwise the
pre-admission qualification will be withdrawn.
The formal admission notices will be sent in July 2021.
*The change of major is not allowed during the study period.
★ If fraud or favoritism is found, upon verification, severe
consequences apply. If found during the application process,
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eligibility for admission will be disqualified. If found prior to
matriculation, matriculation eligibility will be disqualified. If found
after matriculation, admission and student status will be withdrawn.
Scholarship: 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.
Time of Enrollment: September 2021 (for specific time, please refer to
Admission Notice)
Tuition: 75,000 RMB/year (exact amount of tuition fees will be
announced upon enrollment)
Means of Oversight:
The undergraduate admission process shall be open, the selection
process shall be fair, and admissions results made public.
Department of Supervision for Admissions
Tel: +86-21-65642601 E-mail: [email protected]
Contact:
1. Inquiries about application eligibility and process
Admission Division, International Students Office, Fudan University
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No.220, Handan Road, Shanghai 200433
Tel: +86-21-65642258 Fax: +86-21- 65117298
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://iso.fudan.edu.cn
Office Hour: Monday to Friday, 8:00-11:30, 13:30-17:00
2. Inquiries about academic eligibility, curriculum, and assessment
methods
Mr. Gao Haifeng
Academic Affairs Office, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University
Room 100, No.1 Building, No. 131, Dong’an Road, Shanghai 200032
Tel: +86-21-54237588 E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://shmc.fudan.edu.cn/
The date and time mentioned above are Beijing Time.
The information above is subject to change and may be updated at
any time. Please regularly check the website of International
Students Office.
The final explanation by International Students Office of Fudan
University shall prevail.
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Instructions on Filling in and Uploading Documents of Online Application System
Instructions on filling in the application system
1. Please upload recent passport-sized photo with white or blue
background. Pictures such as black and white photo, artistic photo,
and selfie are not accepted.
2. Please correctly fill in “Passport name”, “Passport number” and
“Expire date of passport” (Only ordinary passport is accepted and the
expiry date should be later than September 30, 2021).
3. “Chinese name” is mandatory for applicants of Chinese-taught
programs. For applicants of English-taught programs, please fill in
“none” if not having Chinese name.
4. Applicants in final year of high school or university should select
“Student” in the field “Occupation”.
5. Applicants for UIPE and MBBS program may only choose one
preference major, i.e. Economics (English-taught) or M.B.B.S. Please
leave the second preference major blank.
6. Please correctly and accurately fill in detailed Address, Telephone,
Postal code and Receiver’s name in the field “Receiving address for
admission package”, in order to receive admission package
successfully.
7. Please fill in your complete “Education background” from primary
school until present by clicking “add” button.
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8. “Family members” is mandatory. Please correctly and completely fill
in information of your parents and other family members by clicking
“add” button.
9. “Financial guarantor”, “Contact person in China” and
“Recommended by” are mandatory. Please fill in “none” if you do not
have any.
10. “Personal statement” must be less than 1000 characters (including
space), or it cannot be saved as draft or submitted. It is suggested to
draft it in Word first, then copy and paste it in the system.
11. Applicants may save the filled and uploaded information by clicking
“Save as draft” at any time, and all filled and uploaded information
will remain. If applicants want to continue, please select “Modify” in
“My applications” section.
Instructions on uploading documents of online application system
1. All uploaded documents should be scanned original ones or
notarized copies.
2. Please upload passport which expires after September 30, 2021.
3. Please upload complete original transcript of whole high school
period. Applicants who are currently studying in the university are
requested to upload their transcripts of university at the same time.
4. Applicants in their final year of high school should upload “Proof of
impending graduation”. Applicants who have already graduated from
high school should provide diploma of highest degree conferred.
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“Proof of impending graduation” should be issued by the school,
indicating the enrollment year and month, estimated graduation year
and month. “Proof of pending graduation” can be replaced by “Proof
of student status” if with relevant information.
5. Please upload valid visa or residence permit, or all copies of visa or
residence permit relevant to stay in Chinese mainland, Hong Kong,
Macau or Taiwan as required in Application Brochure.
6. Two recommendation letters are required, which should be signed by
the recommenders and should be original. If the letters cannot be
uploaded by the applicant, please upload a statement in the field
“Recommendation letters”, and recommenders may send the letters
directly to the indicated email address stated in Application Brochure.
7. Transcripts of international exams (such as TOEFL、IELTS、SAT、
ACT、IB、A-level、ATAR) should be issued within 2 years prior to
application date, or the transcript will not be accepted.
8. Applicants who are under 18 years old by September 1, 2021 must
submit a Guarantee Statement in the field “Other documents”. Please
see Admission Brochure for download link.