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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery An undergraduate medical degree program. Several Chinese universities offer English-taught MBBS programs authoriz...

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MBBS

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

An undergraduate medical degree program. Several Chinese universities offer English-taught MBBS programs authorized by the Ministry of Education (MOE). MBBS is one of the most popular programs for international students, especially from South Asia and Africa.

Key facts:

  • Duration: Typically 6 years (including 1 year internship)
  • Medium: English (at MOE-authorized universities)
  • CSCA: Not always required; depends on university
  • Licensing: Graduates must pass their home country's medical licensing exam to practice