Introduction

Founded in 1956 and located in Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in the south of China, GuangxiUniversity of Chinese Medicine is a higher educational institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine with the integration of education, scientific research, medical treatment and patent medicine production.

There are more than 18,000 students and over 5,200 teaching and medical staff in the University.

Affiliated with the university there are five hospitals, one pharmaceutical factory, one TCM school, nine research institutes and a clinical cooperation with over twenty other hospitals.

In 2003, after an assessment conducted by the Ministry of Education theGuangxiUniversity of Chinese Medicine was ranked as “excellent” in the field of undergraduate education.

GuangxiUniversity of Chinese Medicineis among the earliest higher educational institutions approved to admit students from abroad by the Chinese Ministry of Education and is authorized to confer masters and bachelor degrees.

In recent years, it has educated more than 1000 students and physicians from over twenty countries including Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland,USA, UK, Vietnam, ect.

Undergraduate Programs

GuangxiUniversity of Chinese Medicineoffers a range of educational programs (seeTable 1-the most popular majors for foreign students).

It must be noted that all instruction and lectures are conducted in Chinese and students intending to enroll in any of the specialty programs must therefore be fluent in Chinese.

Table 1

﹡Language program does not provide any degree.

GXUCM provides more than 20 Bachelor degree courses. Please contact us for more information.

admission requirements

• Qualifications:Completion of higher school education (proof of qualification must be provided, e g. diplomas, certificates and school reports);
• Chinese Language skills:Be fluent in Chinese and a pass in the level six Chinese proficiency test (HSK) or an certificate on Chinese language training, however for students without Chinese language skills, a 1-2 years Chinese Language course can be provided subject to adequate numbers;
• Graduation:Graduation is subject to successful completion of all subjects with enough credits;
• General Requirements(see section heading General Requirements)

Master Degree program

GuangxiUniversity of Chinese Medicineoffers a range of educational programs for postgraduates (seeTable 2-the most popular majors for foreign students).

It must be noted that all instruction and lectures for the 3-year full time course are conducted in Chinese and students intending to enroll in any of the specialty programs must be fluent in Chinese.

Table 2

admission requirements

• Chinese Language skills:Be fluent in Chinese;
• Prerequisite Qualifications:Applicant to have completed a Bachelor Degree in medical science at an approved medical educational institution or diploma of medical science and have a minimum of two years clinical experience in medicine. The applicant is required to provide supporting documentationsuch as certificates or letters from employers describing your role in the clinic and the duration of employment in this role;
• General Requirements(see section headingGeneral Requirements).

Part-time Master Degree Program

For 3-year part time study,all instruction and lectures are conducted in English or Chinese. The masters program needs at least 3 students as a group class. All students are required to come to the university for two weeks of theoretical study at first semester of each academic year. Then professors and teachers from the university will be invited to teach at the county or areas where the students live at the second semester of each academic year. All the expenses including the air tickets, local board and lodging and allowance should be covered by the students.

Table 3

admission requirements

• Language of instruction:Graduate courses are supported with an English speaking interpreter service for Non Chinese speaking students and are also conducted in Chinese.
• Prerequisite Qualifications & Postgraduate Exam(see section inMaster Degree program)
• General Requirements(see section headingGeneral Requirements).

extra curriculm study programs

GuangxiUniversity of Chinese Medicineoffers a range of short-term courses as part of it’s extra curriculum Study Program.

These are listed as follows:

• TCM Classical Theory
• TCM Diagnosis
• Chinese Materia Medica
• TCM Prescriptions
• TCM Healthcare
• TCM Cosmetology
• Acupuncture and Moxibustion,
• TCM Massage Therapy(Tuina),
• TCM Internal Medicine（herbal Medicine）
• TCM Surgery, TCM Traumatology and Orthopaedics,
• TCM Gynecology,
• TCM Pediatrics,
• TCM Dermatology, etc and their clinical practice.

Language of instruction:Short courses are supported with an English speaking interpreter service for Non Chinese speaking students and are also conducted in Chinese.

Course duration:

Short course duration can range from1 weekto12 monthsand held over a five day week with a total 26 hours.

Tuition Fees:

Tuition fees are listed inTable 4and are payable within three days of arrival.

Tuition fees are not refundable for any reason.

Table 4

ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS

General requirements (see section heading General Requirements) including the following.

Qualifications

�The applicant can be a graduate of a Medical or Health Science qualification from a recognized university or other educational institution;

�Engaged in medical research and treatment;

�A qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine

�A TCM enthusiast for short-term beginning course

General Requirements

• Health Certification:The applicant maybe required to undergo a complete medical examination;
• Law:The applicant will be contracted to abide by the laws of the People’s Republic of China and abide by the policies and guidelines of the GuangxiTCMUniversity.
• Code of Conduct:The student is required to demonstrate a respect for international equal opportunity concepts which include antidiscrimination on the basis of ***, race or religion. Contravention of any of these requirements and including ***ual harassment will not be tolerated.
• Documentation; Application Form, Copies of Passport and3passport photographsare to be submitted to the administration of the Faculty of International Education;
• Registration Fees: A registration fee of400 RMB yuan (about $50US) will be paid on application.This fee is not refundable
• Beginning of term:For undergraduate and graduate program, the school year starts at the fall semester in September only.

procedure for admission

1. Application forms can be either downloaded from the official website of GuangxiTCMUniversityor obtained directlyfrom the university.
2. Fax,emailor post the completed form and documentation required(correspondence details provided above) to the university at least 2 months before the beginning of courses;
3. On receipt and acceptance of your application form a“Notice ofAdmission”and aVisa Application for Study in China form(JW202 Form) will be forwarded to the applicant;
4. Submit them to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General for a student’s Visa “X” or an academic visit Visa “F”.

overseas student accommodation

Accommodation for short-term students is available at the university in the overseas students’ residence and price is80RMB yuan (about $13 US) per night.

Accommodation Facilities include:

• Personal toilet and shower
• Telephone
• Internet connection(2 yuan per day)
• Single or double rooms.

Accommodation for undergraduate students is available at the university in the students’ residence and price is 1200 RMB yuan ($175 US) per year.

Rooms for rent are also available near the campus for all students.

meals

Overseas students can access the university cafeteria or restaurants nearby and purchase meals for 14-30 RMB yuan ($2-4 US) per day.

contact information

If you require further information please contact us by post, e-mail,fax or by phone.

Postal Address:

Faculty of International Education

GuangxiUniversity of Chinese Medicine

179 Ming Xiu Dong Road

Nanning

Guangxi, 530001

P.R.China

Tel:0086- 771- 3137401/3148091

Fax:0086- 771- 3135812

Website:fie.gxtcmu.edu.cn

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