• There are lots of scientists, entrepreneurs, medical experts and engineers graduated from Tongji University which enjoys the reputation of "North Tsinghua, South Tongji".
• The program pays attention to cultivating clinicians who have professional integrity, solid ground of basic medicine and systematic knowledge of clinical medicine and have mastered basic clinical skills as well as the ability to work with problems in clinical settings.
• Tongji University has become a top comprehensive university and connected with Germany and European countries especially in medicine teaching and research.
• TONGJI has been authorized by WHO and the graduates of this program can take the Medical Licensing Examinations held by the medical councils in different countries such as MCI, PMDC, USMLE, HPCSA, SCHS etc.

1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is a full-time six-year English-taught program for international students.

• Students will be given the bachelor's degree of medicine if they pass the graduation exam (including exam on medical knowledge and exam on clinical skills).
• The program pays much attention to cultivating clinicians who have profound professional integrity, solid ground of basic medicine and systematic knowledge of clinical medicine and have acquired basic clinical skills as well as the ability to deal with problems in clinical settings.

2. Program Structure

Editor Notes:There are foundamental, basic medical and clinical courses in this program.

2.1 Main Courses

human anatomy, histoembryology, physiology, cytology and biochemistry, medical genetics, immunology, pathogenic biology, pathology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostics, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, traditional Chinese medicine, psychiatry, etc.

2.2 Teaching Arrangement for MBBS

2.3 Credit Requirements

• The students should complete 203.5 credits, among which premed pubic courses are 26.5 credits, basic medical courses 48.5 credits and clinical medical courses 54.5 credits.
• The clinical rotation makes 74 credits.  

2.4 Internship and Career

Internship:

Tongji University has 5 affiliated hospitals (the duration of the internship is one year (at least 48 weeks):

• Tongji hospital,
• Shanghai No. 10 People's Hospital,
• East Hospital,
• Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital,
• Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Health Hospital.

Notes:

• These are all high level hospitals and have 4,443 beds altogether.
• Students must take the final examination on Theory Test and Clinical Evaluation in WHU.

Career:

• The graduates will be able to apply to take the medical licensing examination in the medical council to get registered and practice medicine, when they obtain MBBS Degree.
• Students have to do the degree accreditation first because of the regulations in different countries.
• Students who obtain MBBS degree can find jobs in government as well as private hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities.
• Students can also open his own clinic or continuely study for master's degree.

3. Degree Awarded

Editor Notes: Students will be given a medical degree by Tongji University.

MBBS Degree:

• Students who meet the requirements of the teaching program and pass the graduation examinations successfully will be granted a graduation certificate and conferred a medical degree by the Tongji University.
• The English copy of the degree will state MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery).

4. School Introduction

Editor Notes: Tongji University has been included in the State-founded Project 211 and the 21st Century Education Rejuvenation Action Plan of China.

After the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, Tongji University became an engineering university following a nationwide restructuring of institutions of higher learning in 1952. It was the largest university of civil engineering and offered the most specialized engineering programs in China. The university has developed rapidly into a multidisciplinary university featuring sciences, engineering, economics, management, liberal arts and law, with the initiation of the open up policy under the authorization of the central government in 1978, Learn More>>

5. The Medical School

Editor Notes: Tongji University began recruiting foreign students since the 1950s.

• ​The Medical School has cooperated with University of Leipzig, University of Phillip-Marburg.
• Student exchange has been carried out with Paris V, University of Ulm, University of Leipzig and University of Phillip-Marburg on. 
• Three high-level cardiology workshops have been co-organized by American Cardiology College and the Medical School have.
• The Medical School has been authorized as the high-qualified university to offer MBBS program in English.

6. Campus Life

Editor Notes: International students enjoy the wonderful life in the campus.

Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese Contest

Talent Show

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Notes: 

Admission to Tongji University is selective and based on a thorough review of the application materials and interview performance. First-year MBBS students who fail 25 credits in the first academic year will not be allowed to continue to study at Tongji.

Applicants should be between 18-25 years old (No later than Dec. 31st of that year, Dec. 31st included.), high school graduate or above, non-Chinese citizen with non-criminal record, in good health and with a good command of English (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL IBT 85 or above).

Applicants who are native English-speakers or have studied in English-taught high schools are not required to submit English proficiency certificates.

The No.12 Document of 2020 issued by the Ministry of Education,PRC is administered by the University.Two important items of the Document are to note.First,according to Article 5 of Nationality Law of The People's Republic of China,‘a person whose parents are both Chinese nationals and have both settled abroad,or one of whose parents is a Chinese national and has settled abroad,and who has acquired foreign nationality at birth shall not have Chinese nationality.’Since 2021,those applying to study at universities or junior colleges as international students,should satisfy the following additional requirements:the applicants must hold valid foreign passport or other relevant international recognized documents for at least 4 years;meanwhile,in the latest 4 years(by each April 30th of theye ar of University registration),the applicants must live overseas for 2 years(Living overseas for 9 months can be converted to 1 year,which is subject to the exit entry stamp on visa.). Second, those who immigrated to other countries from the Mainland China, HongKong, Macaoor Taiwan and apply to study as international students at universities or junior colleges of Chinaa rerequired to satisfy the requirement of the first item.

If the applicant is under the age of 18 before 31st August of the application year, the guardian is required to provide supplementary materials.

1） If the guardian is Chinese citizen, the guardian needs to provide:

✓ Resident ID card;

✓ Proof of bank deposit (the amount is not less than RMB 100 000, and the dead line must be later than January 31 of the following year);

✓ Guardian guarantee letter

2）If the guardian is foreign citizen, the guardian needs to provide:

✓ Copy of passport (information page);

✓ Nonstudent residence permit (the validity period must be later than January 31of the second year of application);

✓ Proof of bank deposit (the amount is not less than RMB 100 000, and the dead line must be later than January 31 of the following year);

✓ Guardian guarantee letter

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

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2. Admission priority will be given to applicants who can provide other supporting materials

e.g. award certificates, foreign entrance examination transcripts, university admission notice, etc.

*3. Passport-sized photo

A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

*4. A copy of the passport (personal information page).

*5. Copy of English proficiency certificate

IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL IBT 85 or above. The original certificate is required to be submitted at the registration, if the student is admitted.(Applicants who are native English-speakers or have studied in English-medium high schools are not required to submit English proficiency certificates.)

*6. High school graduation certificate or certificate of expected graduation issued by senior high school

High school graduation certificate or certificate of expected graduation issued by senior high school (for applicants who will be graduating from senior high school before July only). Senior high school diploma is required to be verified and notarized documents must be submitted at the registration, if the student is admitted. If the certificate is not in Chinese or English, the original notarized translated versions must be submitted. (The certificate should be notarized by local Chinese Embassy or local Chinese Consulates or foreign embassies or consulates in China).

*7. Original or notarized transcript of senior high school.

If the transcript is not in Chinese or English, the original notarized translated versions must be submitted. (The certificate should be notarized by local Chinese Embassy or local Chinese Consulates or foreign embassies or consulates in China).

*8. Physical Health Report (in the last six months).

9. Admission priority will be given to applicants who can provide letters of recommendation.

10. Admission priority will be given to applicants who can provide personal statement.

11. Admission priority will be given to applicants holding New HSK Level 4 Certificates.

12. If the applicant is under the age of 18 before 31st August of the application year, the guardian is required to provide the following materials

1. If the guardian is Chinese citizen, the guardian needs to provide:
Resident ID card;
Proof of bank deposit (the amount is not less than RMB 100 000, and the deadline must be later than January 31 of the following year);
Guardian guarantee letter
2. If the guardian is foreign citizen, the guardian needs to provide:
Copy of passport (information page);
Nonstudent residence permit (the validity period must be later than January 31of the second year of application);
Proof of bank deposit (the amount is not less than RMB 100 000, and the deadline must be later than January 31 of the following year);
Guardian guarantee letter

13. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

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