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Frequently asked questions - China

• What is the course duration for an MBBS in China?

  In all the Medical Universities in China the course duration is 5 years and 1 year for Internship to be done in China or the student's home country. Basically its 4 years 9 months course.

• What is MCI Screening Test?

  The Medical Council of India stipulates that all students studying MBBS programme from Medical Colleges outside India and wanting to practice in India after completion of their programme, need to appear for a "Screening Test" which is a 300 marks ||no negative marking MCQ test.

• What happens if I fail to clear the screening test of MCI?

  Normally a student who passes MBBS from Medical Universities in China is always expected to clear the test due to its high standard of Medical education in China. After graduation one can attempt any number of chances to pass the MCI screening exams which is held twice a year in March & Sept in New Delhi. We provide comprehensive but optional coaching for MCI screening in Online Mode with 5000 Mock Test questions to all our students through which students are confident enough to clear the Screening Test. We just expect the students to clear MCI test who study properly according to the guidelines told to them by us and the University from time to time.

• What about my food? Will I have to eat only Chinese food?

  In all the Medical Universities in China there are 4 to 10 canteens within the campus where Indian food is available. However Chinese canteens are also there, so students can change their taste whenever they wish. All kind of vegetable available in the sub-continentis also available in China due to the same kind of climate. Similarly Egg, all kinds of fresh water Fish, Chicken, Mutton are also in abundant. In every hostel room there is an attached kitchen so if the student wishes then he/she can cook also.

• Is the course approved by MCI?

  The MCI cannot approve or disapprove any foreign degree. But they conduct a screening test just to see what they have learned in medical colleges outside India and allow successful candidates to register with them to practice in India only to those students who have studied and obtained MBBS degree from those Medical Colleges which are listed in the MCI and WHO and MOE list.

• Is MBBS in China expensive?

  No. MBBS from medical universities in China is much cheaper as compared to studying MBBS at any private Medical College in the sub-continent plus the basic facilities are of 1st world standard. Infact the total expenses in these universities are almost one - third than the cost in any private medical college in India. Study of MBBS being very cheap in China, students from USA, UK, West European countries come in a huge numbers to China.

• How many times can I come home in a year?

  There are two vacations in all the Medical Colleges in China, winter and summer. The winter vacation is during Jan-Feb & the Summer Vacation is during July-September. The summer vacation is normally for 7 weeks and you can easily visit your home during this period.

• How do I obtain a student visa?

  Foreign students studying in China are required to hold an ordinary passport and student visa (X-visa) (issued to foreign students who will study for more than six months in China) or F-visa (study period of 6 months or less). Those who will study for less than 6 months should apply for F-visa holders. Other applicants will be required to change their visa into a student visa after entering China. Chinese authorities do not allow students from some countries to study in China with a tourist visa.

• How are the living expenses in China?

  Living cost in China is very less, food cost just between 600- 700 USD a year in the Canteen within the campus & student's pocket money cost less than 45-50 USD per month.

• Does everybody get MCI eligibility?

  MCI Eligibility Certificate is not required from 15th May 2013.

• Do I have to learn Mandarin (Chinese)?

  In Guangxi you dont have to pass Chinese Language exam (HSK4), but language classes will be there every week. You just attend the classes which will help you to learn Chinese language which may be required while you travel. But if you wish to do the 1 year internship in China or pursue PG course in China, then you would have to learn Mandarin properly. This is required in order for you to converse / communicate with patients during your internship program and PG course. In some Universities you will have to pass HSK4 exam which will be taken in the 3rd year.

• Do any Indian professors teach there?

  Yes. In the Universities in China a few teachers and professsors are of Indian sub-continent origin and some are from other SAARC countries too. All other teachers are Chinese and all of them are Post Graduate Doctors with excellent skill in English. You will never find any difficulty in the English pronunciation of the Teachers in China.

• Can I practice in my country on my return?

  Yes. You can practice in your country. In order to practice as a medical practioner you have to register yourself with the Indian Medical Council. You have to appear for ascreening test. On clearing the screening test you are eligible for registration as a doctor and allowed to practice on par with all other doctors. You will get the same Degree from Medical Council of your country as given to the students studying in that country.

• Can I get a job in a Government Hospital or allied medical institutions in India?

  Yes. You are eligible for any government appointment at par the same salary structure of your counterpart who has done MBBS from your Homeland. After getting the MCI registration licence one can apply for the same.

• Can I do MD/MS, meaning, Post-Graduation there?

  Yes on successful completion of MBBS you may pursue PG courses there. In case of India, once you clear MCI screening Exams you are entitled for Permanent Medical registration, after that you can apply for PG course in India.

• Are there many students from the sub continent studying there?

  Yes. There are currently over 12,000 students from Indian sub-continent studying in the the Medical Universities in China out of which almost 50% are girl students.

• Is the Medical Universities Government owned or Private?

  All medical universities in China are government owned.