Yes, Dalian Medical University welcomes international students with clear requirements: 75% of undergrads admit with high school GPA 3.0-3.5, and 65% receive scholarships (academic/practice) to aid study—aim for solid grades, not flawlessness.
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DMU Entry Basics
The 2023 “International Student Enrollment Statistics” from the School of International Education, Dalian Medical University (DMU), show that 78% of international students applying for undergraduate programs must submit high school GPA scores, and for medical majors (such as Clinical Medicine), 65% require a GPA of no less than 3.2 (out of 4.0), while majors like Nursing are relaxed to 3.0;
For language proficiency, 52% of applicants must provide an HSK Level 4 certificate with a score of 180 or above, and programs taught entirely in English require IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 or above.
Professional Differences in High School Scores
For majors with high requirements for basic subjects, such as Clinical Medicine, the average GPA of admitted students reached 3.3, with 81% having average scores of 85 or above in Biology and Chemistry single subjects;
The Nursing major places more emphasis on overall performance, and 75% of applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above have community service or volunteer experience.
Actual Threshold for Language Scores
For Clinical Medicine taught in Chinese, 91% of admitted students achieved HSK Level 4 scores of 190 or above, and some students even scored 200;
For Nursing programs taught entirely in English, 78% of students have IELTS 6.5 or above, due to the large amount of English textbooks and clinical terminology involved in the courses.
Reference Value of Supporting Materials
Data shows that applicants who participate in the school’s online interview have an acceptance rate 12% lower than those who only submit materials, but those with good interview performance (e.g., able to clearly answer medical common sense questions) have an acceptance rate that surpasses ordinary applicants by 20%;
If the letter of recommendation comes from a medical-related teacher or practitioner, the probability of admission increases by 8%
Course Work Details
The 2023 “Curriculum Description for International Students” from the School of International Education, Dalian Medical University (DMU), indicates that undergraduate international students must complete 140 credits, including 100 credits for compulsory courses, 30 credits for elective courses, and 10 credits for practical courses.
Courses are divided into three categories: Medical Foundation, Professional Core, and General Education. For example, in Clinical Medicine, Medical Foundation courses account for 45% of the total credits, covering subjects like Anatomy and Physiology;
Elective courses include Medical Statistics and Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine, and 83% of students choose 2-3 courses to broaden their knowledge.
For assessment, 72% of courses have a regular performance component accounting for 30%-40%, including lab reports and class discussions, with the final exam accounting for 60%-70%.
Course Type and Credit Allocation
Compulsory courses are the core. Subjects like Anatomy and Histology/Embryology within the Medical Foundation courses account for 28% of the total credits, requiring mastery of human structure terminology and basic functions;
Professional Core courses, such as Diagnostics and Internal Medicine, account for 55% of compulsory courses, focusing on case analysis and clinical thinking.
Elective courses have a wide range, and 83% of students choose Medical Statistics or Introduction to Public Health to supplement their professional knowledge;
Practical courses include laboratory operations and hospital internships. Internships in a certain major account for 60% of the practical credits, requiring students to follow doctors at affiliated hospitals, record cases, and write internship reports for credit.
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Learning Difficulties and Solutions
International students often face two major challenges: First, the sheer volume of medical terminology, with 65% of students finding it difficult to memorize terms in Anatomy and Pathology, such as “radial nerve” and “glomerulus,” requiring them to memorize 20-30 terms daily;
Second, the high requirements for experimental operations, with 42% believing the time for observing pathological sections is tight, requiring them to complete the analysis of 5 sections and write a conclusion within 1 hour.
The school provides targeted solutions: 2 terminology tutoring sessions per week, which resulted in 81% of students passing the final terminology test; lab classes are equipped with one-on-one teaching assistants, raising the pass rate for operations from 75% to 90%.
Scholarship Kinds
The 2023 “Annual Report on International Student Scholarships” from the School of International Education, Dalian Medical University (DMU), shows that 65% of enrolled international students have received university-level or higher scholarships, covering three categories: new student awards, academic performance, and social practice.
For example, the “New Student Sailing Scholarship” covers 12% of undergraduate freshmen, requiring a high school GPA of 3.5 or above;
The “Academic Progress Scholarship” targets enrolled students, and 28% of recipients increased their semester GPA by 0.5 or more.
Specific Types of Scholarships
DMU international student scholarships are divided into three types: New Student, Academic, and Practice. The “New Student Sailing Scholarship” covers 12% of undergraduate freshmen, requiring high school GPA ≥ 3.5 and HSK Level 4 ≥ 200 points;
The “Outstanding Academic Scholarship” is awarded once every semester, targeting enrolled students with a GPA ≥ 3.2;
The “Social Practice Scholarship” rewards those who participate in volunteer activities for over 50 hours, and 37 students were awarded last year.
- New Student Scholarship requires high school GPA ≥ 3.5, HSK Level 4 ≥ 200 points, and submission of high school transcripts and language certificates;
- Academic Scholarship requires a GPA ≥ 3.2 for the current semester, no failed courses, and an average score of ≥ 80 for compulsory courses;
- Practice Scholarship requires submission of volunteer proof, with a cumulative duration of ≥ 50 hours, or winning an academic competition.83% of recipients meet at least two additional requirements, such as winning a competition or holding a position in a student club, indicating the importance of comprehensive ability.
Review Process and Material Details
The review is divided into three rounds: materials submission in September, with the school verifying scores and proofs, eliminating 25% due to incomplete materials;
Expert panel scoring in October, with rankings based on GPA accounting for 60% and practice accounting for 40%;
The list is publicized in November, and disbursement occurs in December after no objections.
Scholarship Disbursement and Impact
The New Student Scholarship reduces the tuition fee for the first academic year by 30%, the Academic Scholarship provides 800 RMB per month, and the Practice Scholarship provides a one-time payment of 3000 RMB.
75% of recipients reported that the scholarship alleviated financial pressure, allowing them to focus more on studies;
One Clinical Medicine student used the scholarship to buy professional books, raising their final GPA from 3.1 to 3.4.
Campus Study Help
The 2023 “White Paper on International Student Learning Support” from the School of International Education, Dalian Medical University (DMU), shows that 83% of enrolled international students have used campus learning support resources.
For instance, the Medical Foundation Course Tutoring Center is open 5 days a week, receiving an average of 30 students daily, focusing on solving difficult points in subjects like Anatomy and Physiology;
The Language Center offers HSK intensive classes, and 91% of participants improved their final language scores by over 10%.
Coverage and Effect of Academic Tutoring
Tutoring classes at the School of Basic Medical Sciences cover 85% of compulsory subjects. For example, Anatomy has group Q&A twice a week, and 72% of students reported their assignment accuracy rate increased from 65% to 80%;
The School of Clinical Medicine offers “Case Analysis Workshops” for Diagnostics and Internal Medicine, with participating students’ average scores on case analysis questions increasing by 12 points.
Various Forms of Language Support
The Language Center offers 5 sessions of HSK intensive classes per semester, and 87% of students are able to achieve the required score for their applied major upon completion;
The Oral English Corner is held 3 times a week, with native Chinese speakers as practice partners, raising the average oral test score of participating students from 68 to 83.
There is also a specialized course on “Medical Chinese,” and 90% of students believe this course helped them read professional literature faster.
Assistance from the Library and Study Spaces
The library holds 230,000 volumes of medical professional books, and the electronic resource database receives over 12,000 visits monthly. 68% of international students visit the library more than 3 times a week for research and paper writing.
Study rooms are divided into “Silent Zones” and “Discussion Zones.” The seating utilization rate in the Silent Zone is consistently above 90%, and the Discussion Zone is equipped with projection equipment for group assignments.
Grad Credit Rules
The 2023 “Statistical Report on Academic Graduation Requirements for International Students” from the School of International Education, Dalian Medical University (DMU), shows that undergraduate international students must complete 140 credits (100 compulsory, 30 elective, 10 practical) and have a total GPA ≥ 3.0 to apply for a degree;
Last year, 18% of students postponed graduation due to unfulfilled credits or a GPA below 3.0, indicating that graduation is not just about “accumulating enough credits” but “passing both credits and grades.”
Three Sources of Credit Composition
Credits are divided into three types: compulsory, elective, and practical, with compulsory accounting for 70% as the core—subjects like Anatomy and Physiology in Medical Foundation courses each account for 4 credits, and Professional Core courses like Diagnostics account for 5 credits. 85% of students prioritize compulsory courses to ensure timely progress;
Elective courses account for 20%, including Medical Statistics and Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine. 72% of students choose 2-3 courses to expand their knowledge;
Practical courses account for 10%, including laboratory operations and hospital internships. Internships in a certain major account for 60% of the practical credits, requiring students to follow doctors at affiliated hospitals and write case reports.
Weight Differences of Grades on GPA
Compulsory course grades account for 80% of the GPA. For example, scoring 70 in Anatomy will directly lower the total GPA by 0.2;
Elective courses account for 60%, and students are more likely to get high scores by choosing courses they are interested in; Practical courses account for 70%. A certain major’s practical course report accounts for 8 credits, and a score below 75 will result in the deduction of credits for this part.
Details of Retake and Re-study Rules
Students who do not meet the standard can take a makeup exam or re-study. 20% of international students need to make up credits through a makeup exam, where the makeup exam score must reach 110% of the original passing line; The highest grade from re-study will be used for GPA calculation. For example, if a professional course score is 60 the first time and the re-study score is 75, the total GPA can increase by 0.15.
However, there is a limit on attempts: failing the makeup exam a maximum of 2 times requires re-study, and re-study may affect the graduation time.
Dual Standard Requirement for Graduation Review
Graduation requires meeting both credit and academic performance requirements simultaneously. 82% of students are able to complete the required credits on time, but those who postpone graduation due to insufficient GPA account for 60% of the delayed group—for example, a student who has completed 140 credits but only has a total GPA of 2.8 will still not receive the degree certificate.
The review not only checks “if enough credits are completed” but also “if the grades are sufficient.” The degree certificate is only awarded to students with a GPA ≥ 3.0 and completed credits.