THE PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN DOCTOR DEGREE STUDENTS
(By School of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The School of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine offers graduate programs to students pursuing a Doctor’s degree in medical science. Strong emphasis is placed on developing the student's ability to initiate and carry out original research projects. To begin the Doctor degree of Science Program in Medicine, the students must:
1. Meet the university admission requirements.
2. Have earned a master degree in medicine or in a related major.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Doctor’s Degree of Science in Medicine is based on successful completion of a minimum of 15 graduate credits following an approved program plan. The research proposal, thesis and oral examination in defense of the thesis are required.
THESIS RESEARCH
The thesis based on research conducted in residence at Jiangsu University under the direction of a supervisor in the school is required. During the first academic semester, the student must select a faculty member to serve as her/his research adviser, prepare a program plan and define a research topic with the assistance of the adviser. The student then progressively continues through the stages of research proposal, research on projects and oral examination in thesis defense.
CURRICULUM
Each student follows an individual program plan. The program plan must have a minimum of 15 credits, which include the required common courses, the basic core medical courses, and the elective courses to meet their research fields , credits of thesis and credits of seminar.
Required Common Courses Credits
Introduction of Chinease Culture 3
Chinese Language 3
Medical Statistics 2
Basic Core Courses
Advanced Human Anatomy 2
Histology and Embryology 2
Advanced Physiology 2
Molecular Biology 2
Advanced Biochemistry 2
Elective Proffesional Courses
Neurobiology 2
Pharmacology 2
Medical Psychology 2
Advanced Immunology 2
Clinical Immunology 2
Molecular Hematology 2
Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics 2
Technology of Cellular and Molecular Biology 2
Diagnostic Technique for Microbiology 2
Diagnostic Technique for Clinical Biochemistry 2
In order to complete the Doctor’s program, students must attend this program for 3-5 years and complete necessary research.
