Program of Chinese Language (Traditional Chinese Medicine-oriented)

 Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM)


Program Orientation

This program aims to cultivate talents who have certain level of Chinese and basic TCM knowledge, are proficient in Chinese writing and speaking, and are able to use Chinese proficiently for international exchange and cooperation in TCM, international communication of TCM culture, and international trade in TCM.


Main Courses

·       Basic Chinese Language

·       Intermediate-level Chinese Language

·       Advanced-level Chinese Language

·      Chinese Language of Medicine

·      TCM Basic Theory

·      History of Chinese Medicine

·      Acupuncture and Moxibustion Technique

·      Basics of Chinese Materia Medica

·      Introduction to TCM Classics

·      Traditional Chinese Life Nurturing

·      Medicated Diet of Chinese Medicine

·      Basics of Management

·      Pharmaceutical Trade

·      Internship


Graduation and Academic Degree

A Bachelor of Arts will be awarded upon completion of

·       Required credits all courses in the teaching scheme (Attachment 1)

·       Pass of all examinations

·       New HSK 6≥180


Type of class

        Independent


Application Time

        December 1, 2021 – July 15, 2022


Opening of Program

        September, 2022 (Refer to Admission Notice and Notice of Registration for exact dates)


Admission prerequisites

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High school graduation or above; certified transcripts of A-Level course, IB or AP

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New HSK 4≥180 (for non-Chinese ethnics) or pass the entrance examination of Chinese in SHUTCM

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Applicants emigrating from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan must hold a valid foreign citizenship for no less than 4 years and a record of residency in the country for no less than 2 years in the most recent 4 years (Before April 30, 2022). (Actual residency for 9 months can be counted as one year based on entry and exit stamps)

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16-55 years old


Fees

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450 RMB for application (The actual amount university receives)

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20,000 RMB/year for tuition

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Purchase fee for textbooks

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Accommodation

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(1)

Refer to “Introduction of International Student’s Dormitory” (Attachment 2) (Current dormitory pricing, for reference only). Dormitories allocated upon admission will be arranged based on all student applications. Dormitory fees may fluctuate based on 2022 pricing regulations.

     

(2)

Students can live off-campus upon approval by the University. All charges will be paid for by the students.


Application Documents

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Copy of the student’s passport (Passport within 6 months validity from the date of submission)

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High school graduation diploma or above and/or A-Level/IB/AP course transcripts

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HSK certificate (for non-Chinese ethnics)

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Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (Or sign a commitment with SHUTCM)

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Statement of Financial Support (Or provide bank statement which can cover all fees needed in China or ownership certificate of chattels and realties) 

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Invoice of the application fee

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Student ID Photo:



File name and type: Chinese name, JPG file



Requirement: Blue or white background, Bareheaded, 3.5*5.4cm, 626*413px resolution, 100-500k

Note: The photo will be used for your student ID card. Please ensure that the photo fulfills all above requirements. Usage of student ID may be compromised if requirements are not met.


Application Detail

All applications documents to be accurately completed and uploaded online according to requirements stated on the website. Application website--https://apply.shutcm.edu.cn. Application documents to be uploaded under “additional documents”.

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Ensure accurate completion of information pertaining financial guarantor.

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Payment of application fees through bank transfer requires indication of applicant’s passport name and application number under remittance information. Payment of application fees through online remittance requires a screenshot indicating payment success and the applicant’s passport name and application number. Application fees will not be refunded as a result of the following circumstances: application documents does not fulfill requirements or admission not granted upon appraisal of registration or admission forfeit by student.

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Students with following conditions are not recommended to apply:


(1)

Corrected visual acuity (with spectacles ororthokeratology lens) to 4.8 in any eye with eyeglasses prescription of more than 800 diopters


(2)

Blindness in one eye and corrected visual acuity to 4.8 in the other with eyeglasses prescription of more than 400 diopters


(3)

Hearing within 3 meters in both ears, or total deafness in one ear and hearing within 5 meters in the other


(4)

Strabismus, dull sense of smell, or stutter


Applicants suffering from chronic conditions should clarify with the University if they are fit to apply before online submission of application.

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Admission will be decided based on appraisal of submitted documents. Upon receipt of all application documents and validation by the application committee, the “Admission Notice” and “Visa Application for Study in China” (JW202 or JW201 forms) will be sent to the applicant.

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Chinese Government Scholarshipapplicants are required to submit Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Attachment 5); Shanghai Government Scholarship applicants are required to submit Foreigner Physical Examination Form (attachment 5) or Physical Examination Form for Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship Applicants of SHUTCM International Students (Attachment 6).

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All accepted applicants are to bring along original copies of their application documents and proof of health (health examination report) for validation. The University reserves the right to revoke offer of admission if admission documents are found to be inconsistent.

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According to government regulations, all international students are to be under insurance coverage. Students are required to purchase insurance covering 1 year upon registration. Students who do not complete insurance payment according to yearly government-advised prices (insurance fee for 2021 is 800 RMB for 1 year) may be denied registration or dismissed from the University.


Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship


Chinese Government Scholarship for international students shall be delivered according to the Regulations on Management of Chinese Government Scholarship by Ministry of Education. Students who apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship Category A and take SHUTCM as the first choice please contact Admissions Office, International Education College for Pre-Admission Notice. No Pre-Admission Notice is required for students who are directly recommended by SHUTCM for the application of the Chinese Government Scholarship Category B.


For more information, please visit: https://www.campuschina.org/

Shanghai Government Scholarship

Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for international students shall be delivered according to relevant documents including Regulations on Application of Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students. Applicants must also complete the online application on Study-in-Shanghai (http://study.edu.sh.gov.cn/en/) besides applying on the school website. Application fee only needs to be paid once. For more information, please see Attachment 3.

University Scholarships


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Pre-enrollment Scholarships


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Encouragement Scholarships


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“Belt and Road” Scholarships


For more information, please visit: https://iec.shutcm.edu.cn/116/list.htm

Credit Transfer and Accumulation Bank

According to Interim Regulation on the Application of Credit Transfer and Accumulation Bank (Attachment 4), applicants of the undergraduate degree program who have studied courses which can be transferred or certified in the Credit Bank before or after the enrollment shall be deemed to have finished the corresponding credits of the degree elective courses. Self-financed students are eligible to take it for tuition remission.


Contact Us

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Venue: Room 230, Admission Office, International Education College, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Address: No. 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Postal code: 201203

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Telephone: (86 21) 51322255; Fax: (86 21) 51322276

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Email: iec.admissions@shutcm.edu.cn

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University Bank Account:


Account Name: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine


Bank Name: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Dong’an Road Branch


Bank Address: No.520, Wan Pin Nan Rd., Shanghai, China 200032


Account No. : 1001239109004636961


SWIFT CODE: ICBKCNBJSHI


CNAPS Code: 102290023910

Due to the exchange rate and the charge of bank processing, the actual amount of the fee university receives might differ from the smount sent.


Attachments:

1. Instructive Teaching Plan of Chinese Language (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

2. International Student’s Dormitory

3. Regulations on Application of Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students

4. Interim Regulation on the Application of Credit Transfer and Accumulation Bank

5.  Foreigner Physical Examination Form

6. Physical Examination Form for Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship Applicants of SHUTCM International Students