• WHU ranked 9th among Top 10 Universities in China 2015.
• WHU is among the first batch of 30 universities qualified to teach MBBS in English announced by MOE China.
• Students can choose to do the internship/training in China, their home country or any other country.
• WHU is recognized by WHO and the graduates of MBBS program are eligible to take the Medical Licensing Examinations held by the medical councils in different countries such as MCI, PMDC, USMLE, HPCSA, SCHS etc.

1. Objectives

Editor Notes: After the students complete the 6 years education, the students should be able to obtain some medical skills.

Training doctors

• for the medical and health institutions with good medical professionalism.
• A solid grasping of the scientific and medical expertise with preliminary clinical competence.
• Good communication skills, Critical Thinking
• Self-learning and lifelong learning ability and team spirit of the primary clinician.
• continue their studies after graduation and practice in various health care systems to lay the necessary foundation.

2. Professional Characteristics and Training Requirements

Editor Notes: The objective of the MBBS program is to produce medical undergraduates of international standard.

I. Moral and professional requirements:

• Establish a scientific world outlook, outlook on life, values, and the socialist concept of honor.
• Care of patients, with a humanitarian spirit; Disease prevention, get rid of the pain and to provide hospice care as their moral responsibility.
• The concept of lifelong learning, recognizing the importance of continuous self-improvement.
• In professional activities, focus on medical ethical issues, respect the patient's privacy and personal integrity.
• Respect for the individual patient beliefs, cultural background and understanding of others' cultural values.
• Respect for colleagues and other healthcare professionals, there is a collective spirit of cooperation and team work concept of health services.
• Establishing the legal concept of law practice, learn to use the law to protect the patient and their own interests.
• In the application of technology to pursue all possible accurate diagnosis or alter the disease process, should take into account the interests of patients and their families, and pay attention to play the maximum effectiveness of available health resources.
• Spirit of innovation and critical analysis.
• To perform maintenance of medical ethics obligations.

II-knowledge requirements:

• Master the knowledge of medical-related life sciences, behavioral and social sciences and others  and scientific methods, and use them  to guide future learning and practice of medicine.
• All stages of life to master the normal structure and function of the human body, the normal state of mind.
• All stages of life to master a variety of common disease causes, awareness of environmental factors, social factors and behavioral and psychological factors on the formation and development to the disease, recognizing the importance of disease prevention.
• All stages of life to master a variety of common disease pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and prevention principles.
• Master the basic knowledge of Pharmacology and clinical principles of rational use of drugs.
• Knowledge of normal pregnancy and childbirth, prenatal care and family planning .
• To master the basic knowledge of general medicine, health education, disease prevention and screening principles, knowledge of mitigation and improvement of illness and disability, rehabilitation and Hospital-related knowledge.
• Master the knowledge and methods of clinical epidemiology, understand the important role of scientific experiments in medical research.
• Master the basic rules of the occurrence, development and spread of infectious diseases, and master the principles of prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

III-main skills:

• The capacity of a comprehensive, systematic, properly to capture the history.
• The systemic physical and mental examination, specifications, maintaining written records.
• Strong clinical thinking and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of various common diseases and their diagnosis and treatments.
• The general diagnosis, first aid and emergency handling capabilities.
• According to the clinical circumstances, use the appropriate technology, choose the most appropriate and economical means of diagnosis, treatments.
• Using the principles of evidence-based medicine to check clinical problems.
• Ability to engage in basic community health services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the patients and their families.
• To make independent use of books and reference materials.
• To educate patients and the public about healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and knowledge.
• With independent learning and lifelong learning s-kills.

​3. Teaching Schedule

Editor Notes: The minimum credit required for graduation is 239.5 and the following information is for reference only.

4. Graduation Requirements and Other Conditions

Editor Notes: International medical undergraduates will be granted a graduation certificate and conferred a medical degree.

1. Course design and teaching arrangements:

Combined with our school curriculum reform of clinical medicine, teaching in six-year, specific arrangements as detailed in the teaching schedule.

Required courses are divided into general theory classes and practical classes.

2. Performance appraisal:

Ideological and moral,

Theoretical knowledge and practical skills,

Comprehensive evaluation of the ability and physical fitness.

Professional assessments  focused on student’s academic performance, basic theory, basic skills and proficiency of subspecialities branches (including infections, neurological, psychiatric), surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology etc.

3. Graduation and degree

MBBS programs provides students to complete a full course of study and practice of the training and achieve the credits required for graduation, passing the exams. At the time of graduation, a degree is issued according to the conditions of Wuhan University Bachelor degree certification.

5. Requirements for Experimental and Practical Teaching & Internships

Editor Notes: WHU would arrange the internship at one of its 2 affiliated hospitals - Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University and Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University.

• Body functional experiment, Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Diagnostic laboratory, Surgical experiments.
• Encourages students to take part in a comprehensive and designing experiments, stipulated in the Wuhan University.
• General practice in internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, Pediatric.
• Practical classes conducted before test on completion of a course.
• Internship: 48 week total of 24 credits.
• For students who would like to do the internship in China, they should pass the new HSK 4 to contact with the patients. 
• The hospitals have 2800 beds, 15 million out-patients per year, 50,000 in-patients per year, 25,000 major operations and a full list of disciplines covering 100 clinical and auxiliary departments and 30 laboratories.
• For those who do their internships in other countries, WHU need to do a qualification evaluation on the chosen hospital. 
• After the internship, if they have finished the graduation thesis and thesis defense in the first five years, they can get their diploma.
• If they can't return to China, the school can provide mail service.
• Students have to take the final examination on Theory Test and Clinical Evaluation in WHU before graduation.

6. School Introduction

Editor Notes: Wuhan University is a Public, 985 Project Comprehensive university.

Wuhan University, is a key university directly under the administration of the Education Ministry of the People's Republic of China. It is located in Hubei Province's capital Wuhan known as "The thoroughfare leading to nine provinces". The university has rolling physical features with the scenic Luojia Hill in it and the beautiful East Lake by its side, seeming in picturesque disorder, Learn More>>

7. School of Medicine

Editor Notes: Clinical Medicine is "undergraduate brand specialty" among medical schools under Ministry of Education of China.

• The school has two Provincial Demonstration Centers of Experimental Teaching. 
• There are 11 indirect affiliated teaching hospitals, which are all first class hospitals. 
• It keeps good relationships and collaborates with hospitals and institutes.
• There are 5 schools, 6 research centers and 3 A-Level Grade Ⅲ affiliated hospitals. 
• There are 5080 beds, 15 million out-patients per year, 50,000 in-patients per year, 25,000 major operations and a full list of disciplines covering 100 clinical and auxiliary departments and 30 laboratories in these hospitals.
• 1125 of faculty are professors, chief physicians, associate professors and deputy chief physicians with an impressive figure of 2500.
• The school involves more than 5,100 students, including 3,000 undergraduates, 1,500 graduates and 600 foreign students.

8. Campus Life

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

Program Learning

Recreational Activities

1. Applicants shall be non-Chinese citizens and meet the requirements stipulated in the JWH [2020] No.12 Document issued by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China. Applicants shall be physically and mentally healthy and willing to abide by the laws and regulations of China and the regulations of Wuhan University.

2. Applicants shall be between 18 and 25 years of age as of Sep. 1, 2025. Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit a guarantee letter from their guardians in China when applying.

3. Language Ability

Applicants for English-taught programs shall hold a TOEFL 80+, TOEFL Essential 8+ or IELTS 6.0+ certificate. Applicants whose mother tongue is English or who have previous degrees taught through the medium of English can be exempted from TOEFL, TOEFL Essential and IELTS if approved by Wuhan University.

4. Identity Verification of Ethnic Chinese

If one or both of the applicant's parents are Chinese, or the applicant has emigrated from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan and acquired foreign nationality, according to the No.12 Announcement of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (2020), they shall be naturalized for four years or more (before Apr. 30, 2025) and have more than two years of residence in foreign countries during this period (actual residence in a foreign country of more than nine months in a year can be calculated as one year, subject to the entry and exit stamps).

Applicants born in a foreign country are required to meet the above criteria and provide a personal birth certificate and the parents' nationality certificates.

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

*1. A recent passport-sized photo

*2. English proficiency result

Score Report of English language test(e.g. TOEFL/IELTS/others).

*3. Passport

-A clear, full-color scan of your passport information page, showing your name, passport number, expiration date, and photo.
-Some universities may also require blank visa pages, so you are advised to upload a few blank pages as well.

*4. Photo

-A recent passport-sized ID photo (2 x 2 inches) with a plain white background.
-Full face visible, no headwear (except for religious reasons).
-Taken within the last 6 months.

5. Highest Degree Graduation Certificate

-A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.

6. Highest Degree Academic Transcripts

-Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.

7. Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate For Chinese Medium Programs

-For Bachelor’s degree programs taught in Chinese, HSK Level 4 or above with a minimum score of 180 is usually required.
-For Master’s degree programs, HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above is generally required. A few universities may require HSK Level 6.
-Higher scores and levels are preferred.

8. English Language Proficiency Certificate For English Medium Programs

-IELTS (6.0 or above) or TOEFL iBT (90 or above) is generally preferred.
-If you are unable to provide these test results, you may submit alternative proof, such as a Duolingo English Test score or an official English proficiency certificate issued by your previous school/university, stating that the medium of instruction was English.
-Higher scores are preferred.

*9. Financial Certification/Bank Statement (5000USD or above).

10. Non-criminal Record Certificate

-Please note that this document is generally valid for only 6 months(Few may require 3 months). For instance, if you submit your application in March, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than September of the previous year.
-Obtain this certificate from the local police station of your current residence, confirming that you have had no criminal record during the 6 months prior to the date of issuance.
-If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized by an authorized agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.

11. Physical Examination Form

-Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
-The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
-Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
-The medical results are valid for 6 months only, and few universities will require the report you did within the past 3 months.
-Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results will be considered invalid.
-The document must be in English or Chinese.

*12. A Non-objection Transfer Certificate(无异议转学证明)

Issued by your previous Chinese university. This document should include your personal information, academic performance (including attendance), estimated graduation date, and your current university’s approval of your transfer application. It must also contain the university’s contact information (email and phone), issue date, and official stamp.

*13. Scanned copies of all passport pages with entry and exit stamps for China

*14. Scanned copies of all visa pages (X1, X2, T, or others) and residence permit pages (if applicable)

15. A Recommendation Letter From Previous Chinese University

Some universities may also request a recommendation letter from your previous university or other supporting documents.

*16. Notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment

-Students under 18 must find a Chinese guardian who resides in the same city as the university you are applying to, and complete the notarization process as guided in our tutorial video.
-Upload a scanned copy of the notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment. This document must be certified in your home country and notarized in China.
-Please note that a Notarization of Declaration (声明公证) issued in China is eventually required.
-A scanned copy is acceptable at the initial stage. If the university later requires the original document or additional materials, we will inform you.
-For some universities accept Beijing citizens as guardian, guardian services are available on CUCAS. Learn more here.

*17. Physical examination report within 6 months, the original report should be submitted upon registration.

The original must be submitted when registering for admission.

18. Others

Applicants who have any learning experiences in any universities or colleges in China should provide Discipline Records from those institutions in China.

*19. Copy of the passport biographical page(be valid at least till December 2025) and copy of the visa issued by a Chinese embassy (if available)

*20. High school transcripts (in Chinese or English)

Transcripst in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*21. Diploma of high school education or proof of impending graduation (in Chinese or English)

Diploma of high school education or certificate of expected graduation (in Chinese or English)

*22. CSCA Test Transcript(s)

-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
-We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.

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