COMPARISON OF INDIAN AND CHINESE MEDICAL SYSTEM

The bilateral relationship between India and China is getting stronger, both countries share similarities and connections in ancient days.  Like all the other civilizations, India and China had developed their own system of medicine before the spread of modern medicine. After 18^th century western medicine began to spread in India where as in China it was only in 19^th century. Now China’s education system is the largest education system in the world. In the last two decades, China has become the most favorable destination of education especially for MBBS aspirants from all parts of the world. More than 811 universities in China enroll International students.  China’s Education Ministry point out that India is one among the top ten countries who sends students for medical study to China. In these circumstances, let us have a peep into the medical curriculum of both countries.

In India, MCI decides and maintains a uniform standard in medical education. The curriculum of MBBS course will be as per MCI regulations on Graduate Medical education in 1997. MCI has the right to recommend for recognition of medical institutions of India and foreign countries. In order to pursue MBBS in India MCI suggest 50% marks in Physics Chemistry Biology and in English. In China, majority of medical universities are under the control of Chinese Government. Ministry of Education plays an important role in selecting the Universities which can recruit international students in its English medium program. Even if education and teaching facilities are high in standards, capitation fees and entrance exams are not big hurdles in China for international students. As a result more than 8000 Indian medical students enrolled in the year 2010, University World News reports.

Since 1998 the government has introduced a lot of reforms in the field of education. Medical universities in China have been raising their standard of medical education every year. In China in order to take admission for MBBS, the student must have passed plus 2 exams with 70 % above marks in Physics Chemistry and Biology individually with English as a compulsory subject. The minimum pass mark in each subject in the university MBBS examination is 60% in China. In India, student must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in theory and practical examinations to pass the MBBS examination. . Apart from India’s MBBS program, China’s medical education can provide specialization in subjects like Bio medical engineering, Social Medicine and health management etc.

In India MBBS course extended over a period of 4 ½ years with one year compulsory internship. Total duration of MBBS course in India is 5 ½ years. First 1 ½ years student is taught pre clinical subjects and the rest 3 years candidates are given depth knowledge in clinical subjects. In Indian medical education system the syllabus are based on pure medical subjects. Total 4 ½ years are divided in to 3 phases. First phase is with two semesters fully based on pre - clinical subjects like human anatomy physiology and Biochemistry etc. In second phase, 3 semesters are included with Para-clinical and clinical subjects like Pharmacology Pathology Microbiology and Forensic Medicine. On Phase three, it would be the 7^th semester with subjects like Pediatrics, ENT, Community Medicine, Ophthalmology and other allied specialties of Medicine and Surgery. Passing in each phase is compulsory before proceeding to next phase.  An exit exam at MBBS level has been proposed by health ministry from 2017- 18 onwards with aim to further improve the quality standards in Indian medical system.

Five year programs with one year internship are the back bone of China’s medical education system. The curriculum shall include compulsory course and elective course according to the requirements of the University.  Students’ internship would be arranged in the same university’s affiliated hospital or the student can do his internship in his own country. In china the entire course is divided in to 10 semesters and the total ten semesters divided into two parts. First semester is devoted to study the subjects like cell biology, physics and Chemistry and Chinese language. The goal of this is to have all students from different parts of world to reach a uniform level understanding of plus two subjects. Basic medical subjects are taught within the first four semesters. Next six semesters are intended for Clinical subjects. In second semester it would be like Anatomy, Physiology, Chinese language and Bio-Chemistry. Third semester revolves around subjects like Pharmacology and pathology. Within the fourth semester subjects like Pharmacology, Pathology, Community Medicine and Microbiology would be taught.

China is so proud of their country’s Philosophy, martial art forms, history, art and Calligraphy etc. So as a part to spread the glory of their culture, government introduced many plans. Spreading Chinese language is one among them. Chinese language is mandatory for foreign students who wish to study in China. Medical students need to study the language not only because it is mandatory but also its knowledge helps them in their daily communication during the life in China. The language classes begin with basic Chinese and continue to medical Chinese teaching terms and communications. The main teaching aim of Chinese language is to provide foreign students better understanding of the language both in communication and writing.

Are you fascinated with Kung fu by watching Donnie Yen in IP Man series? Are you fascinated with Kung fu by watching ‘Po’? Yes of course you have a chance to study it if you are a medical student in China. The Government pays great attention to students’ health and physical education. Chinese people believe that Physical education has a great role in education. It is believed that Damo the Buddhist Monk from India who reformed the kung fu combining physical movement and breathing to solve his disciples’ fitness problem. Physical education is a compulsory subject in China’s MBBS program in first five semesters. Martial arts forms like Kung fu, Tai chi and yoga are taught in Chinese medical curriculum. Another feature of Chinese medical curriculum is its ‘credit system for elective classes‘. Most of the universities require the students to have at least 20 credits by the time of his graduation. The credits can be gained by choosing subjects like literature reviews, drawing classes, swimming, film making, photography etc.

The medical education system is undergoing constant changes, both in India & China. The Macroeconomic growth brought drastic changes to China. Whereas a lot of government reforms are trying to further improve the overall quality of medical education in India. Its a vast topic to be explored, and our observation on the recent trends in both these countries continues…

Amrutha

Student counselor

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WHY CHOOSE MBBS IN CHINA ?

Hey readers !!  Today, I am here again with a new topic “WHY MBBS IN CHINA ?”.  Well, now, we are living in the internet world.  Whenever a doubt comes  into your mind you always end up googling it!  But the answers which we get may be real or sometimes may be fake. So, we can’t purely depend on those data. It is very important to distinguish the authentic sites from others.

As far as China is concerned as an education place for MBBS course, the aim of Chinese Universities is not only to deliver  foreign graduates  but also gives an exposure to know more about their language , customs etc in depth. So, an MBBS student will not only get his graduation certificate from the respective University, his/her 6 years will make them completely adapt to their culture, lifestyle, customs, rituals, traditions and much more.

Why Indian students choose MBBS in China ?

1.    AFFORDABLE  FEES : The first and the most important factor which attracts the foreign student to Chinese University is due to its affordable fees. If you want to do MBBS in India under management quota, in addition to the fees you have to give donations for a huge amount. So, as we know that doing MBBS course is not as easy as comparing with other undergraduate programs, it needs a good amount of  money too. As, all of the students are not coming from high class societies, so fees really matters a lot. So, choosing MBBS in China is definitely a wise decision.

2.    NO DONATION : As I have discussed above, you don’t want to pay donation or other unnecessary expenses.

3.    NO  ENTRANCE EXAM FOR ADMISSION, NO IELTS, TOEFL REQUIREMENTS :  Student  don’t need to prepare for medical entrance exams and wait for the results. No need of IELTS, TOEFL etc. Students can directly admission to the best recognised and accredited Chinese universities.

4.    QUALITY  EDUCATION : As the Chinese universities have an excellent campus and infrastructure, they are able to deliver a high quality education. They have excellent faculties who are well experienced and trained in order to deliver classes to foreign students.

5.    GLOBALLY  ACCEPTED  DEGREES : When thinking of doing a degree  from abroad,  you are always concerned whether ” is the degree globally accepted?.” Well, in case of China, you don’t need to worry as pursuing MBBS course from China is globally accepted everywhere. Most of the Universities are approved by MCI, PMC, SLMC etc and listed with WHO directory, IMED too.

6.    EXCELLENT  CAMPUS : Chinese Universities have a pretty big  campus, hi-tech facilities, library and excellent  hostel  facilities for Indian students.

7.    LOW  COST  OF  LIVING  : Studying in China is less expensive as compared to studying in European countries.

8.    ENGLISH  MEDIUM  COURSE : Eventhough Chinese people give more importance to their language, but the classes provided by them for foreign students are fully in English language.

9.    SEPARATE  BATCH FOR  FOREIGN  STUDENTS : All the courses for Chinese students are in Chinese medium. Hence separate batches for foreign students are conducted for teaching in English medium.

Veena

Student Counsellor

Ceeco International Consultancy & Training Centre

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Study MBBS, MD and Other Majors Under Scholarships in China

In the last two decades, China made their rush growth not only in the field of economy but in the field of education too.  Students, Businessmen and backpackers from different parts of the world, with diversified culture have been attracted by the country’s flourished culture and economic growth. This situation encouraged the authority to utilize in its bilateral relation, Cultural exchange and internationalization with more definite plan and approach. 

To internationalize the education and to improve international cooperation, MOE prepared their ambitious plans to increase its international student’s numbers. China Education Association for International Exchange launched their dream project of “Teach English in China” program since 2005 onwards. In an article of the ‘University World News’, it indicates that more effective schemes are being prepared by the Ministry of Education to amplify the volume of its international student’s  population into 5,00,000 by 2020. Students from Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America are aimed by this plan. We can take in to account that as a part of these plans different types of scholarships were established to attract the students.

Scholarships are very helpful for the students who wish to study three or more years abroad. As a rule this will help them to achieve the goal and to manage their day-to-day expenses and even reduce the financial burden of family. In order to project the country internationally and to attain the attention of talented international students and scholars, Ministry of Education department set up various scholarship programs in China. There are many scholarship programs in China like Government Scholarships, Scholarships by Universities, Confucius Institute scholarships, Chinese Local Govt. Scholarships, Foreign Govt. Scholarships, and Enterprise Scholarships etc.

1.  Government Scholarships

MOE promises various scholarship programs in doctoral, masters, and undergraduate programs for international students, teachers and scholars in order to promote international co-operation and exchange. China Scholarship Council, a nonprofit institution under MOE undertake all the govt. scholarships for Chinese and foreign citizens in accordance with law and policies of the government. The most popular CSC scholarship is the Masters degree scholarship for Medicine, where the entire course fee, hostel and insurance fees is waived off. The students also get a monthly stipend of 3000RMB from the Government. Some scholarship programs introduced by the government for MBBS and Doctor of Medicine students are listed below.

Bilateral Program

This provides both partial and full scholarships for international students who study undergraduate, master and doctoral subjects both in English medium and Chinese medium.

Chinese University program

This full scholarship only supports international graduate students who are recruited by specific universities and provinces.

Great Wall Program

This program was introduced for UNESCO to support the students from developing countries. The person can apply through National Commission in his home country.

EU Program

This program was introduced to support graduate & undergraduate students, General and senior scholars from European Union to empower the international relation among these countries. Students can apply through the Office for Education and Culture in PR China.

AUN Program

These scholarships are mainly intended for the students of ASEAN University Network (AUN) to recruit Graduate students, teachers, and scholars. The person who seeks this scholarship can approach AUN secretariat.

PIF Program

To promote the graduate, undergraduate students, General and senior scholars from Pacific Island countries this program was introduced.

2.   Chinese Local Government Scholarships

Guangxi govt. scholarship for ASEAN students   - This scholarship is introduced by Guangxi Autonomous govt. to support the Graduate students, master’s students and PhD students with excellent academic records from ASEAN countries to strengthen the bilateral relation among these countries. There are two types scholarship; one is a full scholarship intending for students who are studying in the Guangxi province for bachelor, Masters and PhD programs and other one is for the student from ASEAN country who perform outstandingly both in his academic and moral characters.

Sichuan Provincial Government Scholarship - Sichuan provincial government introduced scholarships for foreign students who study in higher educational institutions in this province. .For Doctoral degree it provide sum of 30000 RMB, Masters’ degree scholarship is with an amount of 25000 RMB, Excellent undergraduate student receive 20000 RMB per year as scholarship amount.

Hubei Provincial Scholarships – This scholarship is divided into five categories, undergraduate scholarship with an amount of 10000 RMB per year, Graduate scholarship with an amount of 15000 RMB per year, Doctorate scholarship with an amount of 20000 RMB per year  

 3. University Scholarships

Hubei Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students – This scholarships aims to strengthen the relation of China with other countries from ASEAN Union, Australia and New Zealand. The student should study Chinese in one semester or one year in Hubei in China

Anhui Medical University – This scholarship is designed for full time medical student in Anhui Medical University. Scholarships like Anhui provincial government scholarship and scholarship of Anhui Medical University are provided.

Shanxi University Scholarship - Shanxi University provide Scholarship for excellent foreign students who apply for Bachelor Master and Doctor Degrees in this university. There are full and partial scholarships covering application fee Tuition fee and registration fee.

Kunming Medical University - Yunnan Government Scholarship – This scholarship is intended for the international students who study Master, Doctoral and Bachelor degrees in this university. This scholarship covers Campus accommodation fee Tuition fee registration fee and living allowance

Zhengzhou University Scholarships – This medical University provides scholarship for excellent international students who study more than one year in undergraduate and post graduate programs.

Wenzhou Medical University Scholarship- This Medical University provides scholarships for Non- Chinese students who apply for Master’s Doctoral degrees in this university for 3 or more years

Besides the Chinese Government Scholarships, most of the Chinese universities attract excellent international students with various scholarships programs which include full and partial  scholarships covering the study expenses to promote Country’s international relation cultural exchange and co operation.

Do you want to know if you are eligible to apply for any scholarships to study in China? Contact us with the details of your academic qualifications and recommendations. We shall guide you further. Follow us for more detailed articles.

Amrutha

Student counsellor

Ceeco International Consultancy & Training Centre

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