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How long the degree runs, where the internship year is done, and what your home regulator says about course length and internship.

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  1. How many years is MBBS in China?All four countries

    Six years, under the Ministry of Education's standard for English-taught undergraduate medical education for international students.

    2007 Interim Provisions, Article 5Ministry of Education (China) — Interim Provisions on Quality Control Standards for Undergraduate Medical Education in English for International Students (annex to 教外来〔2007〕39号, Word file, Chinese)

  2. How long is the internship, and where is it done?All four countries

    One academic year, of at least 48 weeks. The standard says it is arranged in the university's teaching hospital, or in a teaching hospital recognised by a foreign health authority. After it, you must sit the graduation examination of the university where you studied.

    2007 Interim Provisions, Article 13(3)Ministry of Education (China) — Interim Provisions on Quality Control Standards for Undergraduate Medical Education in English for International Students (annex to 教外来〔2007〕39号, Word file, Chinese)

  3. What degree do I get?All four countries

    A Bachelor of Medicine degree, if you meet China's degree regulations. The standard says the English copy of the certificate may read MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery).

    2007 Interim Provisions, Article 5Ministry of Education (China) — Interim Provisions on Quality Control Standards for Undergraduate Medical Education in English for International Students (annex to 教外来〔2007〕39号, Word file, Chinese)

  4. Does a Chinese MBBS meet India's course-length rule?India

    India's rule is a course of at least 54 months, plus a 12-month internship in the same foreign medical institution, taught in English. China's standard sets a six-year programme with a one-year internship. Whether your own course and internship meet the Indian rule depends on where and how you complete them.

    FMGL Regulations 2021, regulation 4(a)National Medical Commission (India) — Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021 (PDF) · Ministry of Education (China) — Interim Provisions on Quality Control Standards for Undergraduate Medical Education in English for International Students (annex to 教外来〔2007〕39号, Word file, Chinese)

  5. Can I do my internship in India instead of China?India

    India's regulations require a 12-month internship in the same foreign medical institution, and then a further supervised internship of at least 12 months in India. The NMC's 2025 advisory adds that clinical training must not be done in parts or across different countries.

    FMGL Regulations 2021, regulation 4(a)(ii) and 4(c)National Medical Commission (India) — Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021 (PDF) · National Medical Commission (India) — Advisory of 19 May 2025 on unauthorised medical colleges and off-shore programmes (PDF)

  6. Does India accept medical study done online?India

    The NMC's 2022 notice on admissions in China states that it does not recognise or approve medical courses done only by online mode.

    NMC notice, 8 February 2022, paragraph 3National Medical Commission (India) — Notice of 8 February 2022, University admissions in China (PDF)

  7. Who teaches on an English-taught medical programme?All four countries

    The Chinese standard caps teaching by foreign teachers at 20 per cent of total hours, with each foreign teacher taking no more than one core course. The rest is taught by the university's own staff.

    2007 Interim Provisions, Article 24Ministry of Education (China) — Interim Provisions on Quality Control Standards for Undergraduate Medical Education in English for International Students (annex to 教外来〔2007〕39号, Word file, Chinese)

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