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PhD of Internal Medicine

Xi'an, China
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

3-year professional doctoral programme in Internal Medicine, taught in English at XJTU's First Affiliated Hospital; Second Affiliated Hospital.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Advanced Subject Knowledge
Research Innovation
Critical Literature Analysis
Independent Scientific Research
Academic Communication
Specialized Technical Expertise
Teaching Skills
Doctoral Thesis Development
Professional Practice Skills

Career outcomes

Clinical Specialist
Clinical Researcher
Medical Educator

Curriculum

Three-year full-time professional doctoral degree in internal medicine combining course work with supervised clinical practice. The programme requires at least 35 credits
Including public courses
Professional degree courses of 6 credits or more and 21 credits of clinical practice
Plus lectures and a mid-term assessment.

Entry requirements

Academic

Master's degree
Under 40
Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport
Two professor recommendations
1
500-word study plan on XJTU template
English: IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 80 or Duolingo 110
Chinese: HSK 4 (180).

Accepted academic background

Master's degree, Under 40, Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport, Transcripts, Two professor recommendation letters, Study plan on XJTU doctoral template (1,500+ words)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 110
IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

XJTU online application form
Valid passport
Notarized master diploma
Notarized academic transcripts
Two professor/associate-professor recommendation letters
Study or research plan (at least 1500 words on the XJTU doctoral template)
Applicable language certificate
Physical examination and blood test
Valid non-criminal record
Supervisor recommendation where specified
CSC application form if applying for CSC scholarship. Reference: XJTU 2026 postgraduate guide
Reconfirm for 2027.

How to apply

Review the current international postgraduate admissions guidance and confirm your intended program and funding route. Prepare your master’s degree certificate
academic transcripts
two academic recommendation letters
a study or research plan of at least 1
500 words in the university’s doctoral format. Create an account on the Xi’an Jiaotong University international student application system and complete your application. Upload the required passport
language certificate
medical examination
non-criminal record and other supporting documents. If applying for a Chinese Government Scholarship
complete the relevant scholarship application as instructed. Pay the application fee after the initial review when the university issues its payment notice. Monitor your application portal and email for possible supervisor review
interview
examinations and admission updates. After admission
follow the official visa and registration instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	¥50,000 CNY
Application fee	¥500 CNY
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	_
Faculty or school	Health Science Center - First Affiliated Hospital; Health Science Center - Second Affiliated Hospital
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	2026 reference: CSC Chinese Government Scholarship, XJTU postgraduate freshman scholarship, Xi'an City Belt and Road scholarship. Eligibility and availability are conditional, Confirm 2027.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.