Jinzhou Medical University (JZMU)

Master in Surgery (Cardial Surgery)

Jinzhou, China Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

Jinzhou Medical University (JZMU) is a well-established medical institution in Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, with origins dating to 1946 and a history of evolving into a comprehensive medical university. Serving about 12,000 students, JZMU combines clinical training, research and public health education across multiple degree levels. The university is noted for its MBBS program in English and a growing international student community from more than 50 countries.

JZMU’s strengths lie in clinical training through three affiliated hospitals that function as major regional medical centers, offering hands-on experience in varied specialties including coronary intervention, stomatology and rehabilitation. The curriculum emphasizes practical clinical rotations, research opportunities and multidisciplinary collaboration to prepare graduates for medical practice or further specialization. Postgraduate and professional training options are available through established partnerships and provincial training bases.

International students benefit from structured admission processes, scholarship eligibility and on-campus dormitories tailored to foreign students, with shared rooms commonly costing around 5,500 RMB per year and single rooms available for higher fees. The university provides language support, orientation and medical training in English for MBBS candidates. For students seeking clinical exposure in a well-resourced regional medical center, JZMU offers robust training, accessible living costs and a focused pathway into medical careers in China and beyond.

About the Program

The Master in Surgery (Cardial Surgery) at Jinzhou Medical University is a 3-year master's degree for international students who want to specialize in cardial surgery. It's taught in English and helps students develop strong surgical skills.

The curriculum covers specific subjects like cardiac anatomy and physiology, surgical techniques, and patient care. Students also get hands-on experience in surgical procedures and develop skills in critical thinking and problem-solving.

Graduates can pursue careers as Cardiac Surgeons, Surgical Assistants, or Medical Researchers in hospitals, clinics, or research institutions. They can also work as Cardiothoracic Surgeons or Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons, helping patients with heart conditions.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is about the same as the typical master's in China.

Median tuition for that cohort is 4,237 USD, across 6,617 programs in our catalog.

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English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

TOEFL iBT
46–59
PTE Academic
42–49
Duolingo
85–95
CEFR level
B1/B2
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Equivalences are approximate — confirm the exact test and score the program accepts.

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