Shantou University Medical College
Shantou University Medical College
Shantou University Medical College (SUMC) is an important part of Shantou University (STU), a public university, was founded in 1983 with continued generous support from the Li Ka Shing Foundation. The college has set a vision for building a world-class university that not only provides excellent educational opportunities, but also produces young people with hearts of public service. Shantou University Medical College offers a 5 + 3 Joint Bachelor-Master programs in Clinical Medicine, a five-year program in Clinical Medicine, a five-year program in Dentistry and Stomatology, a four-year program in Nursing and a series of master’s, doctoral and post-doctoral programs in medicine. At present, there are 2,885 students enrolled in educational programs at SUMC, including 1,515 undergraduate students, 1,249 master students and 113 doctorate students. Among 229 full-time faculty members, 62.9% hold a doctorate degree and 47.2% have international experience either by studying or working abroad. Shantou University Medical College boasts an extensive network of five affiliated hospitals with over 5,500 patient beds and six associated partner hospitals to service eastern and northern Guangdong, the Pearl River Delta as well as Hainan and provide clinical training to medical students.
Admissions and Eligibility
| Program | International MBBS Program, English Medium |
| Medium | The medium of instruction is English. Study of Chinese language compulsory in the 1st year which may be extended further. This is for facilitating effective interaction during clinical period and comfortable stay. Passing of the HSK (Chinese as a Foreign Language) mandatory. |
| Duration | 5 years Studies and 1 year Internship. Internship may be done either in the university or in the home country. |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Admission will be based on high school credentials and Admission Test/Interview. |
| MCI Eligibility | Eligibility Certificate to pursue Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS or its equivalent) by an Indian Citizen/Overseas Citizen of India is mandatory in terms of section 13(4B) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. |