2021 Fudan MBBS Program (English-Taught Undergraduate Medical Program)

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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

1 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 Brief Introduction to China Chemistry Chinese Language Biological Sciences Chinese Culture & Natural Medical Chinese Computers Science Courses Mathematics Organic Chemistry Physics Histoembryology Immunology Anatomy Microbiology Cell Biology Parasitology Liberal Arts & Basic Medicine Genetics Pathophysiology Courses Physiology Pathology Biochemistry and Medical Ethics Molecular Biology Pharmacology Diagnostics Psychiatry Diagnostic Imaging Neurology Clinical Medicine Courses Medicine Dermatology Surgery Oncology

Obstetrics and Gynecology Ophthalmology Pediatrics Otolaryngology Preventive Medicine Stomatology Epidemiology Forensic Medicine Medical Psychology 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.

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

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

5 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： ATAR≥90， Total score≥1220 Specialist Maths SAT Ⅱ: Minimum 3 IB Diploma is and Physics are Minimum 3 courses required, with 3 HL required；and A-Level ①Maths II≥600 courses and 3 SL either Chemistry courses，with ②The other two courses，including ACT≥25 or Biology (NSW: Maths≥B, courses should be Physics, Chemistry Maths Extension2 Physics≥C, relevant to the major of or Biology and Physics are Chemistry≥C medicine (Physics, Maths HL is a must, required；and Chemistry or Biology), with total score≥32 either Chemistry both scores≥600 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.

* 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,

7 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

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.

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.

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.

“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.