With SICAS —A Pleasant Experience ——By Lucky

Hi, I’m Lucky from Kenya. I’m the left boy in the picture. I was admitted to Shenyang Aerospace University. As I knew before, China and Kenya are old friends. But I just have a vague impression of China——a very far, ancient and mysterious country. In recent years, I started to be interested in China.

I knew MBBS in China from a friend of mine. He had come to China a year ago. He spoke highly of SICAS, that’s why I choose it. After I consulted their online service, they recommended me "Plus Service Package" which I accepted. It’s really very useful. The adviser helped me with my application, my luggage and my Visa. I have saved a lot of time.

I arrived in China at midnight. I just went straight out of the airport and found a taxi. What a surprising price the driver gave. I didn’t have that much money with me which made me very embarrassed. At that moment, the staff of SICAS found me. They hold a board with my name which I ignored. They drove me to the school 

Weifang Medical University for free.

I lived in the international students apartment with my schoolmates. I felt great to blend in with his peers. The boy with me is one of my schoolmates who also came from Kenya.

The SICAS staff took us to the school enrollment. This is really what I need since the alien environment of campus. We also had our new bank card under the assistant of them.

My school life is beginning while SICAS are still with me. I can find them at the campus when I’m in need. With SICAS, I feel I’m a real Lucky now.

Welcome to study in China

University of Jinan Held 2013 International Students` Opening Ceremony

International Students` Opening Ceremony and Enlish Taught Medicine Program for Master`s Degree

On 14th October, 2014, University of Jinan held International Students` Opening Ceremony and Enlish Taught Medicine Program for Master`s Degree Lauching Cerenomy. 

President Cheng Xin of University of Jinan, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences Medical Director, School of medical and life science, University of Jinan vice president Li Fuhui, Shandong University Shandong Provincial Tumor Hospital assistant dean Song Lirang attended the ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by Zhang Shoufeng, dean of the College of international education exchange.

The internation students` representatives are giving speeches

MBBS in China.

President Cheng Xin in his speech welcomed the 2013 international students. President Cheng Xin briefly introduced the development history, education development and students of University of Jinan. In addition, President Cheng Xin pointed out, this is the celebration of the 65 anniversary of University of Jinan. International students` coming add to the charm of the school and inject university vitality. At the same time, international students will learn more and enrich their life journey in University of Jinan.

　

At last, the president offered the 2013 Hanban Confucius Institute Scholarship students, the Shandong provincial government scholarship, University of Jinan SICAS Scholarship. 

The president offered the scholarship to internationl student in University of Jinan

Welcome to study in China.

SICAS Realized My Dream to Study MBBS in China

I am Yastiel Sook from India. I heard SICAS from my friend Tania Inez . He is a second year student in Weifang Medical University. He told me that service in SICAS is professional and quickly. 

I called SICAS on the evening of 25th September, a girl answered my phone quickly. She told me that she was a new editor and the student advisers were off work. She wrote down my name and phone number carefully and wished me good night. The next morning one of their adviser called Yoyo phoned back. I told her I would like to study MBBS in China Capital Medical University in this Autumn . Yoyo explained that the seat in that school is full and the application system has already closed. I felt a little frustrated.

However, there are still some good news. Yoyo provided me two choices. I can apply for Capital Medical University in Spring of 2014 or I can apply for another school which is still available in 2013 instead. She suggested me to apply for Liaoning Medical University in Jinzhou or Shenyang Medical University in Shenyang. I really want to study in this year and I like the city Shenyang so I choose Shenyang Medical University.

Under Yoyo`s help, I filled up the application system and finished it in four steps. Yoyo kept in touch with me after that. In 2nd October, I got a call from Yoyo, she told me that I was accepted by Shenyang Medical University. I was very excited and said many thanks to her warm-hearted help.

Now I am preparing my study in China. If I got a chance, I would like to thank her face to face

English-medium MBBS in China

MBBS is the most popular degree-course for international students studying in China. The official figures show that in 2010, around 15 percent of 265,090 international students who study in China take English-medium MBBS courses 

Many of China’s medical schools have a high prestige among international students for the rich experience in MBBS teaching, abundant educational resources and reliable affiliated hospitals. Chinese Medical schools are all authorized by Medical Council of China and are on the list of "Directory of World Medical Schools" by the World Health Organization (WHO).The medical degree bestowed by Chinese medical schools is valid throughout the world and eligible for the USMLE in US, the PLAB in UK, the MCI Screening test in Indian and the PMDC in Pakistan, etc.

What is the MBBS program like in China?

The English- medium MBBS in China lasts for five to six years. Students are required to complete 3-4 years’ basic education and then do normally one-year internship, either in the university’s affiliated hospitals or in hospitals in your home country as well as in other countries. The length of the internship depends on the specific requirements of each medical school.


Universities may have different requirements for applicants such as educational background, scores in science subjects and English language proficiency for those who aren’t English native speakers. In addition, international students are required to pass the HSK test (Chinese language proficiency) before graduation by many of the medical schools in China. The required level of HSK may vary according to the respective universities.
Medical schools in China have designed mature monitoring systems to evaluate the performance and progress of the foreign students in mastering the subjects. Weekly tests, midterm examination and final examination are taken every academic year according to the strictly formulated assessment manual. Generally speaking, the final grade is composed of the daily performance (30%), attendance (10%), and final exam (60%). You will get the credit if your final grade is over 60. Treated equally in China’s universities, foreign students should comply with all the rules and regulations of the universities as Chinese students. Besides, students have to take the final exam on Theory Test and Clinical Evaluation after the internship.
Usually, the expenses for internal students studying in China are reasonable. Different universities have different regulations for the tuition fees and living expenses standards.

Check the tuition fee lists (Fees and scholarships) of medical schools in China
Today, with issuing of China’s National Outline for Medium and Long Term Educational Reform and Development as well as the Study in China Plan, Chinese government is creating a better political and cultural environment for international students to study MBBS in China. In addition, the Chinese Ministry of Education has published a quality control regulation on medical education (“Circular of the Ministry of Education On Interim Provisions for Quality Control Standards on Undergraduate Medical Education in English for International Students in China”) to strengthen management and to upgrade education quality of medical schools in China. Studying MBBS in China will be a professional, clever choice rather than only a trend.