| Welcome to Peking University Health Science Center
About the Center
Peking University Health Science Center (PUHSC) is one of the nation’s leading institutions of medical education in China and is recognized as a renowned medical school both at home and abroad. Established in 1912 as the first public Western medical school in China, its former names were Peking National Medical School, and then Beijing Medical University, which successfully developed into a multi-disciplinary comprehensive health science center.
PUHSC is composed of 12 schools and teaching divisions, 8 university hospitals with over 3,600 inpatient beds and 15,000 outpatients consultations daily. PUHSC now has an enrollment of 8744 students and a faculty of over 3，827 including 1405 professors and 10 respected members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering who all share a deep commitment to medical research and education, thus providing an unparalleled learning environment for students.
Welcome to Join Us
PUHSC was one of the first universities in China to admit international students，admitting foreign students at different levels from 73 countries all over the world. It offers a full range of courses in basic medical sciences, clinical medicine, pharmaceutics, public health, stomatology and nursing to international students at undergraduate, graduate and advanced study levels. As one of the nation’s leading institutions of higher education, PUHSC has much to offer. We hope you will seek us out. We look forward to your further inquiry.
Major Fields and Curricula for International Students
General Information
PUHSC offers 4 different study programs to foreign students. For those considering pursuing a course of study at PUHSC, we ask you to carefully read about the major fields of study listed in this brochure to see whether the center offers a program in your area of interest.
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate programs leading to a bachelor’s degree in Medical Science are offered in the following areas: clinical medicine, stomatology, pharmaceutics and biomedical English.
1. Clinical Medicine: 5 years with an annual enrollment of 70 students
The main subjects:
Mathematics Pharmacology
Physics Diagnostic medicine
Inorganic Chemistry Internal Medicine
Organic Chemistry Surgery
Biology Obstetrics and Gynecology
Human Anatomy Pediatrics
Histology and Embryology Infectious Diseases
Physiology Neurology
Biochemistry Psychiatry
Microbiology Ophthalmology
Immunology Otolaryngology
Pathology Dermatology
Forensic Medicine Internship in the fifth year
2.Stomatology: 5 years with an annual enrollment of 20 students
The main subjects:
Medical Chemistry Oral Anatomy
Human Anatomy Oral Histopathology
Histology and Embryology Oral X-ray Diagnostics
Physiology Oral Material Medicine
Biochemistry Oral Internal Medicine
Psychology Oral Restoration
Diagnostics Dentofacial Surgery
Internal Medicine Oral Orthodontics
Surgery Oral Prevention and Health Care
Pediatrics Oral Pharmacology
Internship in the fifth year
3.Pharmaceutics: 4 years
The main subjects:
Analytical Chemistry Drug Control
Physical Chemistry Introduction to Clinical Medicine
Biochemistry Biopharmacy
Medicinal Chemistry Chinese Herbal Medicine
Pharmacognosy Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacy Spectral Analysis
Pharmaceutical analysis Pharmaceutical Botany
Pharmacokinetics
4. Bio-medical English 5 years with an annual enrollment of 30 students
The main subjects:
Intensive Reading Extensive Reading
Video Listening Writing, Advanced Reading
General Introduction of Britain and United States
Academic Lectures and Exchanges of English
Scientific English Editing Medical English Vocabulary
Bio-medical Writing Practice Introduction to Medical Science,
Introduction to Pharmacology
Graduate Program
PUHSC offers graduate study leading to a master’s degree or doctoral degree. The objective of the programs is to train the next generation of medical scientists to approach medical issues with a thorough understanding and systematic knowledge of medical theories and practice. The graduate program has two types: clinical specialization and laboratory research.
1. Clinical specialization: for Master degree, 3 years; for Doctoral degree, 3 years; combined Master and Doctoral degree, 5 years.
Internal Medicine Surgery
Pediatrics Ophthalmology
Anesthesiology Clinical Stomatology
2. Laboratory research: for Master degree, 3 years, for Doctoral degree, 3 years
Physiology Biochemistry
Pathology Immunology
Cell Biology Child, Adolescent and Maternal Health
Advanced study program: half year or more
Available in all specialties: Clinical Medicine, Chinese Traditional Medicine, Basic Medical Science, Pharmaceutics, Public Health, and Nursing.
One year Preparatory Program： To help the prospective students meet the admission requirement on language (Chinese) and prerequisite science courses.
The main subjects: Primary Chinese, Medical Chinese, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Intermediate Chinese, Spoken Chinese, Chinese Conversation, Writing in Chinese, Chinese History and Culture
Admission of International Students
Entering the University
PUHSC is very interested in diversifying its student body with the admission of students from other countries. We are pleased that you are considering a program at PUHSC and welcome you to apply for admission. Application materials for foreign students are available from the Foreign Students Office or via our website. Please read and follow all instructions carefully regarding the latest information about PUHSC. It will ensure an efficient and accurate processing of your application.
Applying for Admission
Applicants are asked to submit their credentials, as described in the application requirements below, in one envelope. This process assures each applicant that all necessary materials will be received at PUHSC by the application deadline. Please make sure your name appears on all forms submitted.
Application Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree and Preparatory Program
1) 18-24 years old for High school graduates (12 years education), no more than 26 years old for university students or graduates.
2) in good health
3) Photocopy of graduation certificate
4) Official school transcripts (Translated into Chinese or English)
5) Identification document
6) Financial statement (In Chinese or English)
Master’s Degree
1) Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
2) Two letters of recommendation from two university professors
3) A statement of financial resources and status information
4) Official university/college transcripts.
Doctoral Degree
1) Applicants holding a master’s degree or equivalent
2) Two letters of recommendation from two university professors
3) A statement of financial resources and status information
4) Official university/college transcripts.
Advanced program
1) Applicants holding a medical education background or equivalent
2) Two letters of recommendation from two university professors
3) A statement of financial resources and status information
Application Procedures
1. Students Seeking Scholarship from Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC)
Applications are to be sent to the respective Chinese embassies in your country, which are mandated by the Chinese Scholarship Council to conduct official examination and enrollment. Please consult the Chinese Embassy in your country for details.
2. Students: Self-financed
The application form can be sent to our Foreign Student Office by mail, but should be with your application letter and required documentation. Be sure to include your full name and a mailing address; we cannot send the admission letter via e-mail.
Applicants for undergraduate education are required to take the General Knowledge Examinations (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) for foreign students given by PUHSC (those who are previously enrolled by other college are exempted), and the Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK) given by Ministry of Education, China. Applicants for graduate programs are required to take a special entrance examination given by our Center and an HSK examination (those who graduated from a Chinese college are exempted from the HSK examination). The General Knowledge Examination is given in the beginning of June at our Foreign Student Office. Those who miss the June Examination can ask for a specially arranged Examination in August.
Students applying for undergraduate study are required to achieve a score of 180 or above in the General Knowledge Examination and C in the Preliminary Level HSK. Applicants for graduate programs are required to pass the special entrance examinations and achieve a B score in the intermediate HSK.
The enrollment takes place before the end of June every year. Those who are qualified will receive an Admission Letter from Peking University Health Science Center and a Visa application for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China (JW202). Applicants will need the two documents to obtain a student visa (X) at the Chinese Embassy.
Application Deadline
The first semester starts around the end of August in Peking University Health Science Center. The deadline for application is March 31 each year and application submission period begins from November of the prior year. Applicants intending to attend Chinese Language classes should apply for the Preparatory program at the center one year prior to their intended program.
Application Fee
For self-supported applicants, the application for admission must be accompanied by an application fee of US$100 (money order payable to PUHSC). The fee is nonrefundable, cannot be waived, and is nontransferable to other institutions.
Tuition and Fees
1. Application Fee: US$100
2. Tuition:
Undergraduates: RMB¥45,000 (about US$5,500) per year
Biomedical English Program: RMB¥30,000 (about US$3,700) per year
Master’s degree programs and advanced study programs: RMB¥6,500 (about US$6,500) per year
Doctoral programs and special training programs: RMB¥62,000 (about US$7,500) per year
Preparatory programs: RMB¥25,000 (about US$3000) per year
The fee is nonrefundable, cannot be waived and nontransferable to other institutions if not approved by the Foreign Students Office.
3. Accommodation:
Double Room: A: RMB ¥50 (US$6.5) per bed per day with own bath room.
B: RMB ¥35 (US$4.5) Per bed per day for public bath room.
Single Room: RMB¥60 (US$7.5) per bed per day
Fees should be paid on the day of registration at the beginning of every semester.
4. Insurance Premium: RMB¥600 per year
5. Other fees: Cost of study materials, traveling, transportation, insurance premium, meals and other vary on individual needs.
Living on Campus
Each foreign student dormitory is air-conditioned and completely furnished along with a bathroom, telephone, and an internet connection. But B type rooms do not have a private bathroom. Public kitchens, washing machines, and a computer room are available in the dormitory building.
The campus of PUHSC is located in Haidian District, a well-known cultural and university area in northwest Beijing. Nearby is the rapidly developing Zhongguancun Hi-tech Zone, while several magnificent and fabulous scenic spots such as the former royal palaces and gardens can be reached conveniently by public transportation. You can also conveniently reach downtown by public transportation.
The Foreign Student Office
Foreign Student Office provides services to students and visiting faculty from other countries to study in PUHSC and assists foreign students during their stay in China. It provides information concerning, but not limited to, housing, orientation, immigration status, general academic considerations, health insurance, and other personal concerns.
Foreign Student Office’s address:
Foreign Students Office
Peking University Health Science Center
38 Xue Yuan Road
Beijing 100083
China
Tel: 0086-010-82801253
Fax: 0086-010-82802185
E-mail: fso@bjmu.edu.cn
Our Web Pages
These Web pages provide general information as a courtesy to viewers. Peking University Health Science Center is home to international student population among major Chinese universities. We are proud of our reputation and popularity among medical students from around the world, and offer these Web pages to help answer your questions about admission to the university. Please visit our homepage at Http://www.bjmu.edu.cn/ or feel free to contact us at fso@bjmu.edu.cn if you have further questions. | 
