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• Are you are a doctor or a nurse thinking of further studies?
• Or whether you are fresh out of high school and thinking of pursuing a career in the allied health and medical science field, or considering becoming a nurse or a doctor?

Then, consider one of the following five schools:-

• School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
• Liaoning Medical University, Jinzhou, China
• Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, Southall Campus, UK
• Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia, Canada
• Institute of Medical Sciences, Mantin(IMM), Malaysia

The following programmes are available :-

• Liaoning Medical University, China
  M.B.,B.S (or) B.D.S in English medium (or) Chinese medium
  English medium M.B.,B.S : 6 years
  English medium B.D.S : 5 years
  For students without Chinese knowledge = 1.5 years Chinese + 5 years Medicine + one year internship
  Post graduate Degree in Medicine (English medium) : 3 years
  Post graduate Degree in clinical stomatology (English medium) : 3 years
• M.B.,B.S in English from Sichuan University, China
  Three year Medical Master’s Degree offered in English, Sichuan University,
• Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing, Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, Southall Campus, UK
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Thompson Rivers University, Canada
• Diploma in Respiratory Therapy(3 year Diploma), Thompson Rivers University, Canada
• Mental Health Specialty Program, Thompson Rivers University, Canada

Faculty of Medicine, Sichuan University

Sichuan University is one of the major Universities that offers a Medical Bachelor’s degree courses in English. (M.B.,B.S). The faculty offers a 5-year and a 7-year programs. Bachelor degree of medicine will be conferred to the graduates of 5-year program and Master’s degree will be conferred to the graduates of the 7-year program. The curriculum is known to be one of the best in China.

Bachelor’ five year course includes three years fundamental and clinical medical courses, one-year laboratory medicine professional courses, three- month clinical practice, three- month project study and half-year clinical laboratory practice.

Master’s degree courses are in three years, includes one and half years degree courses and one and half years project studying. The faculty is famous for a number of characteristics, including clinical skills teaching and assessment, final medical examination for graduates, and very high immediate employment rate of the graduates.

In 2001, the faculty recruited its first class of foreign medical students. About 30 foreign students each year enroll for the M.B.,B.S Programme in English. The faculty offers a 3 year Master degree program in English.

The University also offers a four week internship programme for those holding a medical degree from other Medical Institutes in China, however, due to the large popularity of the programme, it is fully booked until 2011.

Tuition

Long-term Study（more than one academic year Unit: RMB/year)

Unit: RMB Yuan

Liaoning Medical University, Jinzhou City

For students willing to study in a more weather challenging environment, there is Liaoning Medical University (LMU). LMU was founded in 1946. It is located in the beautiful seaside city of Jinzhou, Liaoning Province in North East of China, which is three hours east of Beijing by express train.

The university has set up 16 secondary level teaching units, 10 research centres, 3 affiliated comprehensive hospitals, 4 indirect comprehensive hospitals, 122 teaching and practice basis. The number of students currently enrolled in LMU are approximately 15,000 and the university has 3880 staff.

The campus covers an area of 975,000 square meters with a floor-space of 279,000square meters. There are well-equipped sport grounds, a gymnasium and a state of the art library. The university accepts undergraduate, graduate, masters and postgraduate students.

The College of International Education under LMU offers Doctorate, Master level and Bachelor level Degrees in medicine and currently overseas students from Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, India, Nepal and Pakistan are studying medicine at LMU.

Courses available at LMU, both long term degree programmes and short term programmes, starting dates and tuition fees are as follows:-

1. Short- term study Programs

• Study Tour in Liaoning Medical University
• Chinese Massage, Tai Ji Quan, Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Internship
  Price: 6000 RMB /2 months
  Duration: 1-12 months, from one month to one year. One-year and half- a- year programs begin in late February or early September. Short-term study groups (5 people or more) may have classes at any time.
  Language of Instruction: English
• Special combined Programs (Chinese language, Taiji, and Travel around Jinzhou)
  Price: 4000RMB/month
  Duration: 1 month
  Course Content:
  This course gives students the possibility to choose two subjects in which they are interested in the most. Those two subjects will be taught during one month. The different subjects are: acupuncture, Chinese massage, Moxibustion, Tai Ji Quan and basic Chinese language.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Course, Acupuncture and Moxibustion
  Price: 7000RMB /2 months
  Duration: 1-2 months
  Courses of Content:
  Students will get a more thorough understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and by the end of the course they will be able to locate and needle about 250 points and be able to treat about 20 common diseases.

2. Long-term study Programs
   

   Courses: Pre medical Chinese Language Classes, Training Class for HSK.
   Price: 2500RMB / month, 5000RMB / half semester, 10000RMB / year
   Duration: 1-24 months (depending on Chinese proficiency)

    
3. Bachelor’s Programs

   Course: Undergraduate courses
   Price: 18000RMB/ year
   Duration: 6 years
   Courses of Content: M,B.,B.S,
   Master’s programs. The tuition fee is per year 22000 RMB.
   Duration 3 years.
    

4. Further Study / Clinical Trainee.

   Courses: Further Study / Clinical Trainee.
   Price: 3200RMB/ month, 10000RMB/3 months, 18000RMB/6 months, 24000RMB/ year
   Duration: 1-12 months
    

5. Regional Anatomy Practice
   

   Course: Regional Anatomy Practice
   Price: 9000RMB/person (including tuition fee, accommodation fees, apron, fees of dissecting instrument)
   Duration: 14 days (72 hours)
   Intake dates is March or September every year.

We will be recommending more schools soon, so, please come back again!

Students who have no knowledge of Chinese language must study Chinese two years before joining the undergraduate degree programmes. Exemption is given for those with prior Chinese knowledge, based on HSK( Han yu shui ping kao shi) level received.

The school also has a number of short term courses which are very interesting.

A lot of people ask, "what do I do after I get a medical degree from China ?"
Here are some websites that you might want to checkout:-

http://www.usmle.org/index.html
http://www.ecfmg.org/index.html
http://www.ecfmg.org/creds/index.html
http://www.prometric.com/default.htm
https://imed.faimer.org/results.asp?country=243&school=liaoning&currpage=1&cname=CHINA&city=jinzhou&region=AS&rname=Asia&psize=10

Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, UK

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing has been designed to help graduates, nurses and/or health industry professionals in acquiring the necessary skills to expand their career prospects within the health industry.

This is a 15 month programme including a salaried 6 month work placement in the health & social care industry. The Work Placement Team will guide students in finding these positions. The placements may be situated anywhere in the UK. Students can expect a gross salary minimum £230 for 40 hours of work per week.

Core Module List

• Management Essentials
• Organising & Communicating Information
• Planning, Allocating Work & Monitoring Progress
• Customer / Patient care
• Developing Yourself
• Study Skills
• Preparation for Work Placement
  

After completion of the course, students will have relevant international exposure and gained valuable work experience plus essential theoretical knowledge in managerial and organisational skills. This will help them to develop their career within the Health & Social Care industry. Students will have also developed an awareness of the nursing terminology used within the Health and Social Care sector in the UK. 

Methods of Assessment

For each module, assessments will be a mixture of assignments, case studies and group projects. NB Industrial placements will also be monitored by the student’s assigned College tutor.

Entry Requirements

A diploma/degree in Nursing, Health or Social care studies from a recognised institution or university. Students over 21 years old will also be considered on the basis of previous work experience.

For students whose first language is not English an IELTS band 6.0 or above is required. Students will be required to take a short language test during their induction week.

Application Procedure

All prospective students should apply directly to the International Centre and ensure the personal statement on the application form is filled in, with the details of any relevant work experience. This is so that personal circumstances and previous experience can be considered in your application.

Visa Information

To obtain a student visa to study in the UK a student must hold an offer letter for a full-time study programme. A minimum of 15 hours of classroom/ laboratory hours per week is considered as full-time study in the UK supported by tutorials, self-directed study and coursework.

International students holding a UK student visa may legally take part time work up to 20 hours per week during term study weeks. During vacations there is no limit to the number of hours per week a student may take paid employment.

Duration

15 months, which includes a 6 month salaried work placement.

Start Dates

21 September 2009, 22nd February 2010 and 14th June 2010

Location

Southall Campus

Course Fees

Fees for the entire 15 month programme are set at £4,900. This includes tuition and examination fees and basic teaching materials – no other fees will be charged. The fees do not include accommodation.

Thompson Rivers University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (limited enrollment)

This is a four-year degree program (eight academic semesters plus practicum placements).

The curriculum is based on health promotion and the ethic of caring. Students will develop a sensitivity to peoples' experiences with health and healing, and work as partners with clients and other health care providers. Through their understanding and participation in the changing health care system, graduates will be active participants in creating health for all.

The program consist of courses in nursing, humanities, and sciences as they are applied to the nursing care of individuals and their families. Studies will provide students with technical knowledge, human understanding, critical thinking, and research skills to provide responsible, competent, and critical client-centered care.

The program offers the students the opportunity to work in a variety of health care settings. In addition to acute-care hospital experience, students will work in extended and intermediate care, public health, and community health agencies. Throughout the four years, students will have approximately 2,000 hours of nursing practice experience.

Respiratory Therapy Diploma

TRU is the only educational institution in British Columbia to offer a program in Respiratory Therapy. The program is accredited by the Conjoint Committee of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and the Canadian Medical Association. The program consists of two eight-month sessions of instruction at TRU followed by 47 weeks of clinical internship at accredited hospitals. Following successful completion of the program the graduate is awarded a College Diploma and is eligible to sit the National Board Examinations, for the professional qualification of R.R.T. (Registered Respiratory Therapist).

During the first two years of the program, students spend some time at the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital observing clinical procedures. The clinical year begins in early June following the second College session and students spend time at various hospitals gaining exposure to all aspects of the duties of a Respiratory Therapist. Clinical year students will rotate between hospitals in the Interior, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Applicants must be prepared to relocate as required. Specific rotations cannot be guaranteed.

Mental Health Specialty Program

Thompson Rivers University's Mental Health Specialty Program for Health Professionals is designed to prepare nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals for work in the new tertiary care psychiatric facility in Kamloops as well as related community mental health settings. Those who complete this post-basic specialty program will earn a Mental Health Specialty Program Certificate and may earn up to 15 credits toward a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Admission

Courses are open to registered nurses, social workers and other health professionals. Selected students who are enrolled in third and fourth year of BSN program may also be admitted.

You will be required to submit the following:

Completed application with application fee if new admission to TRU.

Proof of credential and/or membership in a health profession. (Registered Nurses must provide proof of current membership in CRNBC or equivalent provincial organization. Bachelor of Social Work graduates must provide photocopy of degree. All others must provide copy of transcript(s) and/or photocopy of degree.)

Diploma in Nursing (3 years), Institute of Medical Sciences Mantin(IMM), Malaysia

This programme equips students with the skills and knowledgein the areas of health, behavioural & the nursing sciences to prepare them to be qualified Nurses.

The Diploma in Nursing offered is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Malaysian Nursing Board & is recognised internationally by hospitals, clinics, other health organizations & institutions.

The aim of this programme is to provide a learning environment that ensures students to:

• Provide adequate knowledge & concepts of caring in nursing practice,
• Demonstrating competencies in communication & other generic & specific skills,
• Demonstrating professional efficiencies as a practitioner,
• Understanding & delivering the ethical & caring role to individual’s needs, and
• Acclimatising contemporary, professional & scientific values in nursing practice.

Programme Details:

• Duration : 3 years; 9 semesters

Subjects

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Offered at Pertama Institute of Technology - KP/JPS (KA 9566) 06/14
 

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