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Clinical Medicine in China

Clinical Medicine is a medical degree offered at universities outside the English-medium MOE list, often in a bilingual or Chinese medium. It can suit students who are ready to study in Mandarin.

Typical duration
6 years including internship
Teaching medium
Bilingual or Chinese
Main intake
September

About clinical medicine in China

Bilingual teaching

Early years may be taught partly in English, with Chinese used increasingly in clinical years.

Different from MOE-listed MBBS

Entry criteria and the licensing route in your home country can differ from English-medium MBBS. We explain both before you decide.

Entry requirements

  • FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with Biology, Chemistry and Physics
  • HSK level where the university requires it
  • Valid passport
  • Academic certificates and transcripts for your previous level of study
  • Medical examination report and police character certificate
  • Passport photographs and completed application form

Programs, teaching medium and fees differ by university and change each year. We confirm them with the university before you apply.

Fees at our partner universities

Annual tuition and hostel as published for the current session. Full breakdowns are on each university page.

Compare all universities
Published fees for Clinical Medicine in China
UniversityProgram and mediumTuitionHostelSession
Gannan Medical UniversityClinical Medicine (MBBS), bilingual mediumRMB 26,000 per yearRMB 1,000 per year2025–2026
University of South ChinaClinical Medicine (MBBS), bilingual mediumRMB 21,000 per yearRMB 3,000 per year2026
Chengde Medical UniversityClinical Medicine (MBBS), English mediumRMB 18,000 per yearRMB 4,300 per year2026

Tuition and hostel as published on our Study in China fee pages. Open a university for the full breakdown and notes.

How the application works

The same six stages for every destination, with UM handling the paperwork alongside you.

Full admissions process
  1. Consultation

    We review your academic record, budget and goals, and explain which countries and universities realistically fit.

  2. University and program choice

    You receive a shortlist with confirmed entry requirements, teaching medium, fees and recognition status.

  3. Documents

    We give you a checklist and review every document: certificates, passport, medical report, police certificate and photographs.

  4. Application and admission

    We submit the application to the university and follow it through to the admission letter and any required forms.

  5. Visa

    We prepare the visa file with you and brief you on the embassy process and interview if one is required.

  6. Departure and arrival

    Pre-departure briefing, travel planning, airport arrival and registration support on campus.

Questions about Clinical Medicine in China

Is Clinical Medicine the same as MBBS?

Both are primary medical degrees. The difference is mainly teaching language, approval status for English-medium teaching, and entry requirements.

Talk to us about Clinical Medicine in China

Share your marks and plans. We will tell you honestly which universities and countries fit, and what the process involves.

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