University Profile
In 1933, Donglu University initiated a specialized associate program in medicine and this has since evolved and grown into the Kunming Medical University (KMU) of today.
In 1937, the program expanded and became known as the School of Medicine of Yunnan University, formerly known as Donglu University. In 1956, the School became an independent medical education institution known as Kunming Medical College, and in 1993 was listed among the key higher education institutions in the province. Since its inception, Kunming Medical University has established itself as the largest specialized medical university in Yunnan and leads the way in medical education, scientific research and medical services.
In the 76 years since its inception, Kunming Medical University has not only provided higher level medical education but also has taken responsibility for the development of medical and health care in Yunnan province. The over 60,000 graduates of KMU have made an outstanding contribution to the economic and social development of the whole province.
Majors and Programs
Ⅰ. Programs
1. Kunming Medical University (KMU) provides Bachelor's programs in 16 fields:
5 years’ program: Clinical Medicine; Clinical Medicine (Oncology); Stomatology ;Clinical Anaesthesiology; Laboratory Medicine ;Medical Imaging ; Optometry; Forensic Medicine ; Preventive Medicine
4 years’ program: Nursing; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Public Health Management; Pharmaceutical Preparation; Rehabilitation Treatment; Labor & Social Security; Law (Medical Law)
2. KMU provides 3-year Master's programs in 33 fields:
Physiology; Neurophysiology; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Human Anatomy & Histology and Embryology; Pathogenic Biology; Pathology and Pathophysiology; Forensic Medicine; Internal Medicine; Pediatrics; Neurology; Psychiatry and Mental Health; Dermatology and Venereology; Radiology and Nuclear Medicine; Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics; Surgery; Ophthalmology; Otolaryngology; Oncology Obstetrics & Gynecology; Anaesthesiology; Oral Basic Medicine; Oral Clinical Medicine; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Occupational and Environmental Health; Maternal and Child Health Care; Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Pharmacology; Social Medicine and Public Health Management; Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine; Emergency Medicine; Health Toxicology; Combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine; Gerontology
3. KMU also provides one 3-year Doctorate program:
Surgery (includes seven disciplines: General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Burns Surgery)
4. Elective programs for international medical students
KMU provides electives for international students with an aim to improve their medical knowledge and skills and help them have a better understanding of Chinese medical education and its on going development. The program provides courses in two fields: clinical observation and laboratory techniques. Students are required to decide their interested courses before admission.
Learning focus:Clinical observation: The trainees will do clinical observation in one of the four departments (internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology). Each department will appoint an instructor to be responsible for arranging learning activities such as rotation, case discussion, observation of surgeries and demonstrations. All activities in the course of clinical observations are tailored to help the trainees to integrate theories and practice.
Laboratory techniques: To improve students’ creativity and capability of conduction research under a mentor’s instruction in a laboratory, who probably is a professor or senior researcher of the university. Trainees are required to participate in researches in basic medicine, public health, or pharmacology, and they may join the following activities such as workshops, group discussions, experiments and laboratory technique practice.
Language used:English is the working language in both hospitals and laboratories. Also French can be used in some departments in the hospitals.
5. Chinese program
MU aims to teach Chinese language and culture to overseas students or overseas Chinese. KMU provides long-term Chinese courses ranging from 1 year to 3 years for language students and various-level short-term Chinese courses. Students will receive all-round Chinese training in terms of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the study, students who pass the required courses will be awarded the Certificate of Completion.
Campus Life
Living Facilities
Located in the city, we got hospital, shops, and courts for sports on the campus. Students can find banks, post offices, supermarkets, and laundries near the campus.
Applicant Qualifications
Kunming, as the capital city of Yunnan, serves as the center of the province in terms of politics, economics and culture. Although a huge city (population 3.75 million), Kunming is exceptionally clean and tidy. What's more, the city has the best climate of all Chinese cities, popularly known as the "Spring City". Kunming does not have severe winters or hot summers and the natural features of the four seasons are clearly defined.
Although the city is not the final destination for many travelers to Yunnan, Kunming has a lot to offer visitors. The rich cultural and historical heritage here offer a wealth of treasures. The Golden Temple Park and the Bamboo Temple are essential stops on the tourist route.
The city also boasts numerous natural attractions, the Stone Forest being the most popular, winning world fame for of its breathtaking beauty.
Another fascinating aspect of the city are the many different cultures and nationalities thriving here. Various cultural and religious activities are practiced by the people here and add to the vibrancy and color of Kunming city life. These different minority groups produce a wealth of cuisine and entertainment- inspirational to the weary China traveler.
As early as 2000 years ago, Kunming served as a major textile distribution center on the "Southern Silk Road" which started from Sichuan, traversed through Yunnan and continued on to Vietnam. In 1910, the Dianyue railway (from Yunnan to Vietnam) was opened, thus enabling Kunming to develop as a business and industrial center.
Tourism is now one of the major incomes here. The recent 1999 Kunming International Horticulture Exposition gave the city a major face lift, making it an even more attractive spot to be based for travel in Yunnan.
Tuition Fees
Fees
A.
Category |
Tuition (Yuan/Year) |
Registration Fees |
Start Time |
Undergraduate Programs |
21,000 |
500 |
September |
Master Programs |
30,000 |
500 |
September |
Doctoral Program |
34,000 |
500 |
September |
General Medical Studies |
23,000 |
300 |
Anytime |
Advanced Medical Studies |
30,000 |
300 |
Anytime |
Short-term Medical Programs |
23,000 9,600[three months] 3,600[one month] |
300 200 200 |
Anytime |
Chinese Studies |
12,000 |
300 |
Anytime |
B. Guest House of KUMS costs 70-100RMB one room per day in different rooms.
C. Food (400-500 RMB a month), medical care and insurance are borne by students themselves.
D.The university will provide scholarship for excellent medical students.
E.The excellent students can apply the “Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship” through the university.