Guangzhou Medical University (GMU), founded in 1958, situated near the Liuhua Lake Park in the center of Guangzhou, is a full-time medical University. GMU is qualified by Ministry of Education, China to recruit international medical students in English.

Guangzhou Medical University is composed of four campuses,The Main Campus is located in Dongfeng Xi Road and the other three campus seperately located in Longdong,Haizhu and Jianggao.

There are
- School of Basic Medicine,
-School of Humanities and Social Sciences,
- School of Public Health and General Practitioners,
- Nursing School,
- Postgraduate School,
- School of Continuing Education , as well was three clinical schools combined with affiliated hospitals in GMU.

Every year, GMU recruits 1,500 undergraduates and 550 postgraduates (master and doctors).

There are 15 full time undergraduate medical programs, including
Clinical Medicine,
Medical Laboratory,
Medical Imaging,
Nursing,
Anesthesiology,
Oral Medicine,
Preventive Medicine,
Pharmacy,
Rehabilitation Therapy ,
Health Administration,
Biomedical Engineering ,
Applied Psychology ,
Biotechnology,
Western Medicine in Clinical Medicine and
Law.

The M.A. programs and Ph.D. programs are totally 17.
In addition to excellent academic programs and a faculty comprised of experts in every field of medicine, our university is devoted to medical research and has made great achievements in medical field.
Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Institute
Endoscopic Surgery Research and Development Center
Gynecology and Obstetrics Research Institute
Medical Ethics Research Center
Neuroscience Institute
Respiratory Diseases Research Institute (It is the only State Key Laboratory in Guangdong provincial Universities.)
Research Institute of the Humanities and Social Sciences
Tumor Research Institute
Venom Research Institute

The academic periodicals edited and published by Guangzhou Medical University are as follows:
Chest (in Chinese) and Guangdong Medicines
Medical Ethics of China is co-sponsored by GMU.
Journal of Guangzhou Medical University
Journal of Modern Medical Bioengineering
Journal of Thrombosis and Hemostasis
The Chinese Journal of Arthroplas

Hospitals of GMU:
There are 7 affiliated hospitals of Guangzhou Medical University for clinical practice of our students:

The First Affiliated Hospital (http://www.gyyykyw.cn)
THE 1ST HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO GMU is a tertiary hospital with more than 1400 patient-beds, renowned for excellence in treating respiratory diseases with a state key-lab, the Respiratory Diseases Research Institute

Located at 6 151 Yanjiang Rd of Guangzhou, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College is a "Grade-III Class-A" (highest level in the country) comprehensive teaching hospital of Guangdong. It was founded in 1903 with the name of Workers Hospital ofGuangzhou and then in 1968 it was renamed The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College. In1992, it got its present name

Introduction
With an area of 83,600 square meters and a building area of 243,000 square meters, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College serves as the medical center for medical research, clinical teaching and medicare services.

Description
With its adequate technical power, complete medical instruments and complete medical departments, the Hospital runs the only mobile clinical postdoctoral program in guangdong.

Scale
It has 66 clinical, medical and technical departments, 3 doctoral programs, 24 master's programs, 4 provincial key subjects and 3 key subjects of the Health Bureau of Guangxi Region.

Recommended
Furthermore, it serves as the national clinical research center of medicine and runs 10 medical research centers

THE 2ND HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO GMU (http://www.gyey.com/) is a tertiary hospital with more than 1,000 patient-beds. It offers excellent treatment of neuropathy, cardiovascular diseases, common surgeries and anaphylactic reaction

THE 3RD HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO GMU(http://net.whir.net.cn/gzyxy/cn/) comprises two major components: a maternity institution of Guangzhou and an emergency center for saving as well as treating the pregnant and the parturient. It is a tertiary hospital with more than 700 patient-beds

AFFLIATED CANCER HOSPITAL,( http://www.gzcancer.com.cn/docc/home.asp) a tertiary hospital with more than 500 patient-beds, is a specialty hospital providing outstanding patient care for cancer patients

YANGCHENG HOSPITAL (http://www.gylwh.com) is speciaized in dentofacial surgery, orthodontic surgery, restorative dentistry and oral care. There are more than 70 patient-beds

LIWAN HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO GMU (http://www.gylwh.com/general/index.asp) is known for its treatment in operating on sleep apnea syndrome and in treating osteopathy. There are more than 400 patient-beds

GANGWAN HOSPITAL, a secondary hospital with more than 222 patient-beds, offers a wide variety of services including Rehabilitation Medicine and primary care for all ages

In the past several years, GMU has successively communicated in terms of academic affairs with many foreign universities and built up the good cooperation with the universities and research institutes which include:

The University of Edinburgh
Harvard University
Stanford University
California State University
University of Occidental Bretagne, Columbia University
Royal University of all Practitioners, U.K
HongKong University and
San Francisco State University

MBBS in English for foreign students:

The Ministry of Education, China announced strict measures known as Interim Provisions for Quality Control Standards on Undergraduate Medical Education in English for International Student in China in the year 2007 and since then it has been publishing the list of medical schools which have been qualified to recruit international MBBS students in English medium.

Guangzhou Medical Universities has been one of the 34 medical schools, in the year 2010, which have been qualified by MOE, China, to recruit international MBBS students in English medium(http://www.moe.edu.cn/edoas/en/)

GMU strictly follows the regulations of MOE, China, in regard to policies to recruit international MBBS students in English medium, in order to impart quality medical education like course duration, internship, course curriculum, teachers qualification, admission criteria,etc.

Name of the course:

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery). MBBS is the primary medical qualification to practice medicine in any country.

Medium of teaching: As a qualified medical university, to recruit international MBBS students in English medium, GMU is committed to impart quality medical education in English medium with its highly qualified faculties which have been educated abroad as well as the foreign experts.

Course duration:

As per criteria led down by MOE, China, Course duration for MBBS in English medium is 6 years which includes one year internship in the affiliated hospitals of GMU.

Fee structure:

Tuition fee: RMB 25000/annum
Hostel fee: RMB 4000/annum ( 2 students share a room)
Registration fee: RMB 500 (first year only)
Residence Permit: RMB 400/annum
Students are expected to purchase the insurance stipulated by GMU.
Other fees like meals and medical service will be paid according to the real expenses.

Eligibility for admission:

The minimum qualification is Senior High School or 10+2 or A level with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Applicants must be under the age of 30, without Criminal record.

Documents required:

Senior High School transcript and certificate, Copy of Passport, Application Form for International Student , Foreigner Physical Examination Form Applicants must fulfill the percentage of marks required for medical study by the medical council or government in their respective countries and reach the requirement for international students of GMU.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ’s)

Is Guangzhou Medical University a government or a private Medical University ?

Guangzhou Medical University is a government university. It is under Guangzhou city Government.

Where is GMU located ?
GMU is located in the heart of Gunagzhou city, about 45 minutes drive from Biyun International Airport and about 20 minutes drive from Guangzhou East Railway station.

Do students need to study Chinese language course ?
Although the MBBS courses are taught in English medium proficiency of Chinese language is a must in order to communicate with the Chinese patients in the hospital as well as for convenient living in China.

GMU arranges Chinese language course, free of cost, along with the MBBS courses in English medium.

Can students do internship in the hospitals in home country ?
GMU does not allow internship in the hospitals in the home country of the student in order to make sure that students get a good clinical exposure in the modern sophisticated hospitals of GMU before he or she becomes a qualified doctor to go to the home country.

Do students need to pass HSK(Chinese language Proficiency Test) to do internship in the 6th year in the hospitals of GMU ?
Good communication skill with the patients is very essential in order to have good clinical practice to be a well qualified doctor. The MOE, China also stipulates it in its regulations for

“Interim Provisions for Quality Control Standards on Undergraduate Medical Education in English for International Student in China”
Foreign MBBS students for English medium must pass HSK Exam before they enter the 6th year internship at GMU.

Is the MBBS degree of GMU in English medium recognized ?
In order that a medical degree is recognized in English medium is the home country or any country in the world , it must be first recognized by the government of the medical awarding country.
GMU has been recognized by MOE, China, to recruit and award MBBS degree in English medium.

GMU is listed in the “world Directory of Medical Schools “ published by WHO, The International Medical Education Directory (IMED) 'Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER).
GMU graduates are eligible to sit for USMLE of USA, PLAB of UK and Medical Council Examinations of any country in the world.

Does GMU provide scholarship after enrollment in MBBS course in English medium ?
Foreign medical students after they have been enrolled the initial tuition fee for the MBBS course are eligible to receive scholarship for further study in MBBS depending their scores in exams and good behaviour.

How to apply ?
Education Network Pvt.Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal, has the sole authority to forward applications of foreign students for MBBS in English medium. Applicants must send their applications to Education Network Pvt. Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal . They can also send the application materials to education network through email or mail or through its associate companies.

What is the contact detail of Education Network Pvt. Ltd. ?
Applicants should contact Education Network Pvt.Ltd., at Putalisadk, Kathmandu, Nepal, tel: 009771-4241346/4223894 , Fax: 009771-4245258, email: education@ntc.net.np
www.mbbseducation.com

How to pay fees to the university ?
Students must pay their tuition fee, hostel fee, registration fee, etc, related to GMU directly by account payee draft in the name of GMU or through TT in its account. GMU or Education Network Pvt. Ltd. Will not be responsible if the fees related to the university are paid to any individual or organization.

Can students stay outside the campus ?
MBBS foreign students must live in the dormitory of GMU during the whole course of study.

About Guangzhou City:
Guangzhou is South China's biggest national-and-foreign-oriented city with flourishing commerce, and China 's chief foreign trade center as well. It's also China 's famous historical and cultural city.

The city is always green with flowers in bloom all the year round; hence it's reputation as " Flower City ". Its scenic spots and historical sites include Guangxiao Temple, Liurong Temple and White Clouds Mountain scenic area etc.

Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, stands at the confluence of the East River, West River and North River, with its land sloping from north-east to south-west, and an alluvial plain in the south and south-west parts. It adjoins the South China Sea, and is crisscross with rivers and streams. It is abundant in agricultural, mineral and aquatic resources.

Guangzhou enjoys convenient accessibility. International flights from Baiyun Airport in Guangzhou lead to many countries and regions including the Philippines. Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Hong Kong. Overseas tourists can reach Guangzhou by taking international flights or by arriving from Hong Kong . Four cruises, three express hovercrafts, four express trains, eight flights and multiple express passengers buses travel between Hong Kong and Guangzhou . During holidays and festivals, a number of vehicles are added. The travel time is short and you can return within a day.

Efforts are being made to build Guangzhou into an international metropolis functioning primarily as the biggest financial, high-tech and light industrial, as well as communication and transport center in South China . The City is now making preparations for hosting the 16 th Asian Games 2010.