Zhejiang University School of Medicine

About

Zhejiang University (ZJU) was founded in year 1897, located in the eastern coastal city of Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. As one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in China, Zhejiang University is now a leading research university under the direct administration of China's Ministry of Education. Reputed as the 'Oriental Cambridge' in history, Zhejiang University has always been ranked among the top universities in China in terms of its academic strength shown in teaching, research, and social service. With a long-standing commitment to seeking truth and pursuing innovation, Zhejiang University is keen to further open up to the world and collaborate globally for the betterment of the public welfare.

Quick Facts

Established Year 1998
College Type Public 
Degree Awarded MBBS
Duration 5 Yrs + 1 Yr of Internship
Eligibility for Application NEET Qualified, Different PCB Score for Diff Univ
Interview for Admission Yes ( Few Univ )
Indian Students over 1,200
MBBS Fees Per Year CNY 42800
Licensing Exam for Indian Students Permitted
Meeting NMC Ctrieria Yes
Medical college Recognition NMC/ECFMG/WHO/ GMC UK
Study Pattern 1st Year -Pre Clinical
2 Year -Para Clinical
3-5 Year -Clinical
Session Starts August

Program in Zhejiang University, China

The ZJU has divided its faculties into seven different schools. The university has maintained each faculty, school, and department with its academic committee and different rules of procedures. Below is the list of Faculty:

  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Information
  • Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environment Science
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Zhejiang University Ranking

Zhejiang University Ranking

Zhejiang University is known for its Quality of education, infrastructure, and Academic Excellence. Zhejiang University is widely recognized as one of the top universities in China and the world. Its strong academic programs, research capabilities, and reputation for excellence have earned its place among the world's most prestigious institutions of higher learning.

  • National Ranking 3rd (2022)
  • World Ranking 36th (2022)
  • QS World University Rankings 42 (2023)
  • Asia University Rankings 13th (2022)

Advantages of Studying in Zhejiang University

1. Competency-based Learning

Adhering to the implementation of an innovative competency-based training mode, the program is benchmarked against international standards to develop physicians with clinical, academic, communicative, and cooperative competency.

2. Longitudinal Mentorship

With both clinical and academic supervisors from the University and its teaching hospitals, students acquire real-life case sharing, career path guidance, and direct insights from senior professionals.

3. Interdisciplinary Curriculum

With a multi-disciplinary integrated curriculum and diversified teaching methods, our program strives to foster innovation in the integration of basic science and clinical practice.

4. World Ranked University

University has the highest academic accreditations for Medicine Program. University provides world Class infrastructure to their students. Zhejiang University is a member of the C9 League, which is a group of nine elite universities in China, similar to the Ivy League in the United States.

Affiliated/Teaching hospitals in Zhejiang Medical University

  • The First Affiliated Hospital (of Zhejiang University School of Medicine)
  • The Second Affiliated Hospital (of Zhejiang University School of Medicine)
  • The Women's Hospital
  • The Children's Hospital
  • The Dental Hospital
  • Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital
  • The Fourth Affiliated Hospital (located in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province)

There are several hospitals under construction:

  • The Hangzhou Binjiang Hospital
  • The Beilun People's Hospital, in Beilun District, Ningbo

Cost of studying MBBS at Zhejiang University

Zhejiang University is little expensive university in comparison to other universities in China. Total Tuition fee over six years of MBBS is just close 30 Lacs. Take a look below to Table

Cost(CNY) Year-1 Year-2 Year-3 Year-4 Year-5 Year-6
Tuition Fee 4,2800 4,2800 4,2800 4,2800 4,2800 4,2800

Hostel & Accommodation

The hostel and accommodation service is provided at Zhejiang University. University consists of 3 different categories of rooms Single room, Double room, and Triple room. The charges for the rooms is depended on the number of sharing partners. It is recommended to live in the Student's Dormitory, where each student has a separate bedroom. Services offered by the university in the room are internet access, a table–chair, a microwave, and air-conditioners. The optional service is public washing machines, cooking equipment, etc.

Eligibility for Zhejiang University

To apply in Zhejiang Medical University Students, need to meet the below eligibility criteria

  • 70% marks in PCB in Class XII or equivalent Grade
  • NEET Qualified in any of the Year since 2023 to 2025
  • Age must be more than 17 Years

Indian Food in Zhejiang University

The only problem that Indian students face while studying for MBBS in China is the lack of Indian food. Indian students have to cook their meals by themselves. Every hostel is having a common kitchen where students can cook their food complimentary usage of the kitchens is allowed. Facilities in the kitchen are:

  • Fridge
  • Induction Cooktop
  • Microwave Oven etc.

Syllabus for MBBS Course in Zhejiang University

S.No First Year(Pre-Med) Second Year(Pre-Clinic) ThirdYear (Pre-Clinic and Clinic) Fourth Year Fifth Year Sixth Year
1st SEM Modern Biologica lScience Biochemistry Pathology Surgery I Pediatrics Senior Clerkship
General Physics Histology & Embryology Medical Microbiology & Parasitology Preventive Medicine Internal Medicine III
Mandarin Language-I Regional Anatomy Survey of China Medical Terminologies in Mandarin III Surgery III
Basic Mathematics for Medicine Mandarin Language-III Medical Terminologies in Mandarin I Community Medicine, Communicable Diseases Medical Terminologies in Mandarin V
- Medical Genetics Medical Immunology Social Medicine & Ethics Otorhinolaryngology (Ophthalmology)
- - Biomedical Informatics Epidemiology -
- - - Basic Medical Sciences Exam -
2nd SEM Cell Biology Physiology Pharmacology Surgery II Dermatovenereology
Organic Chemistry Mandarin Language-IV Internal Medicine I Radiology Psychiatry
Systematic Anatomy Pathophysiology |Medical Psychology Medical Terminologies in Mandarin II Obstetrics & Gynecology Neurology
Mandarin Language-II Biochemistry Lab Forensic Medicine Internal Medicine II Stomatology
History of Medicine |Global Health - Biostatistics Medical Terminologies in Mandarin IV Emergency Medicine
Medical Philosophy| Early Exposure to Clinic - - - Clinical Training Clinical sciences Exam || Comprehensive Clinical Skills Exam

*Students must score at least 195 or above in HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, the Chinese Proficiency Test) Level IV and pass HSKK (HSK Speaking Test) Intermediate Level before taking the senior clerkship in China.

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Admission Deadline in Zhejiang University

Application Deadline: May 15, 2023

Application Process in Zhejiang University

  • Submission of Doc: Submit the necessary application documents along with MOKSH Registration form. University will scrutinize the Document as per their checklist
  • Interview: Eligible applicants will get the confirmation regarding the details of online interview. Interviews are arranged on a rolling basis.
  • Prepaid Tuition (Non-refundable): Applicants who receive the Pre-Admission Notice should prepay the first-year tuition fee within the specific time period stated on the Notice. The pre-admission will be cancelled if applicants fail to prepay the first-year tuition fee within the stated time period.
  • Preparation for Enrollment: The official Admission Notice, Visa Application Form (JW202 Form) and other relevant admission documents will be mailed to enrolled applicants once the prepaid tuition fee is confirmed to be received and the University Calendar is released.
  • Registration: Admitted applicants should register with the university strictly according to the time specified in the admission notice.

Scholarships in Zhejiang University

While perusing your MBBS Abroad you get many opportunities among them the best pocket saving opportunity for Indian students at Zhejiang University is students get a scholarship with different criteria:

  1. Top 5% of the freshmen Scholarship will be awarded Lead Scholarship
  2. Top 20% of the class (second to sixth year) will be awarded the Outstanding Academic Performance Scholarship

PG Option after MBBS in Zhejiang Medical University

NEET PG or NEXT

success ratio to get Clinical PG Seat in Govt Medical College which is 9% only, broadly we can say that only 1 out of 10 will get Govt Seat, even after paying 1.5-2 Cr in Pvt Medical college your chances are just 1 out of 6. 

NEXT Exam is applicable from 2024 batch onward, replacing NEET-PG and FMGE. NEXT aims to assess knowledge in Pre, Para, and Clinical subjects nationally. 

Step Eligibility Result Opportunity
NEXT-1 After 4th Year Pass Entry to Internship
Merit PG seat is Secured
NEXT-2 After Internship Pass License to Practice

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USMLE Exam passing ratio is 60% which is 6 time the NEET-PG Exam. NEXT Exam designed on USMLE pattern, refer the table below

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Purpose PG & Practice in US PG & Practice in India
Phases 3 Steps 2 Steps
Eligibility From 2nd Yr onward After 4th Yr
Qus Format Clinical Application / Patient Centered Clinical Application / Patient Centered
Attempt 4 Attempt Practically 4 Years to attempt
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Purpose Internship in UK hospitals PG & Practice in UK
Phases 2 Steps 3 Steps
Eligibility After Graduation 2 Yr Work Exp required
Qus Format MCQ , Clinical Qus MCQ , Clinical Qus
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