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Sichuan University,West China Center of Medical
Sciences (WCCMS)

Introduction:

Sichuan University,West China Union University, predecessor of West China University of Medical Sciences (WCUMS), was established in 1910, by the joint effort of five Christian missions from the United States, Great Britain and Canada. In 1950, the University was taken over by the central people's Government and was renamed as Sichuan medical college. In 1985, as a result of China's educational reformation and development, this university was renamed as West China University of Medical Sciences. West China University of Medical Sciences has been one of the 11 medical universities under the supervision of ministry of health. It is one of the very few medical universities accepted by the central Government's "211 PROJECT" .There are about 100 universities in "211 Project"

It means only these 100 universities are to receive major government support and concern for the 21st century with the aim of developing into world class universities.. Under the principle that top medical institution should be under top university, all top-level medical universities in China went through the process of merger in the year 2000 and subsequent years. Thus, Beijing Medical University has been merged with Beijing University, Shanghai Medical University has been merged with Fudan University and SunYat-Sen Medical University has been merged with Sun Yat-Sen University. Likewise, West China University of Medical Sciences was merged with Sichuan University in the year 2000. After merger, West China University of Medical Sciences is known as West China Center of Medical Sciences, Sichuan University.

Sichuan University is a key comprehensive university directly under the state Ministry of Education. Sichuan University is a "211 Project" university of Central Government. Sichuan University has established friendly cooperative ties with over 100 universities and research institutes from over 30 countries and regions, they include American Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, Washington University, Landon University in England, University of Toronto in Canada, etc.

Why Choose WCCMS?

* It is one of the 30 medical universities (out of 120) which has been authorized and qualified by Ministry of Education, China to enroll overseas students in English medium for the MBBS course.

* It ranks third among all 118 medical institutions of China.

* It is one of the 8 key medical universities in China.

* This university has "Evidence Based Medical Center" or cochrane center which is the only one in Asia and one of the 15 in the world.

There are only thirteen main centers all over the world.

* It's one of the three Medical Universities (including Beijing and Shanghai Medical Universities of China which is to be developed into World Class University by Chinese Central Government

i.e. It's the University of Chinese Central Government's "211 Project".

* This medical institution is a member of IIME( Institute for International Medical Education).

* It is a member of 'INCLEN' (International Clinical Epidemology Network).

* This university is a member of International network of universities

* It has signed 42 co-operative agreements with reputed universities and medical institutions from USA,Canada,UK,Germany,Holland,Japan,Finland, Taiwan,Hong Kong , Australia, etc.

* WHO, UNICEF, The Rockefeller Foundation(USA), The Health Foundation (USA), The China Medical Board of New York have supported the university.

* There are 5 affiliated university hospitals (First University Hospital,Second University Hospital,Third University Hospital,Fourth University Hospital and Hospital of Stomatology) and 14 other teaching hospitals.

* The First university hospital is one of the single largest general hospitals in China with 4000 beds and has been awarded as the "Class A hospital of the highest grade" in China.

* The Second university hospital is the first specialised hospital to be awarded
as the "Class A hospital of the highest grade" in China. It is a women and children hospital.

* The International hospital of this university is the only official international hospital in South West region.

* The Hospital of Stomatology is regarded as the cradle of modern Stomatology in China.

* WCCMS teaches 14 disciplines to undergraduates,offers 40 Masters Degree program,30 Doctoral degree programs and 7 post doctoral programs.

* It has 2 state level key disciplines and key labs of ministry of health,12 research institutes,3 research centers and 28 research units.

* Every year the university sends more than 200 faculties to USA and Canada for education and training.

* This medical institution has won 243 ministerial and provincial prizes with 19 patent rights.

* 1700 research papers were published out of which 600 were published in international journals.

* It has topped the list of Sichuan Scientific progress awards for institutes of higher learning for 6 years in succession.

Hostel:

The college provides hostel to the international students. Two persons share a room with air conditioner, attached bathroom, color TV, telephone, bed with required amenities and furniture, free hot―drinking--- water heater, refriger, public laundry and kitchen, internet access. Students are required to pay the electricity and water they used.

About Chengdu City:

SCU is located in Chengdu, a culturally and historically noticeable city, adjacent to the Jinjiang River and its tributary Jiang'an River. The University consists of 3 Campuses of Wangjiang, Huaxi and Jiang'an, covering an area of over 7,000 Chinese mu (about 4.7 km2), with a total floorage of more than 2.7 million square meters. SCU is the ideal place for academic studies and researches with the campuses set in agreeable environments of green plants, lawns and trees