Overview
Founded 1931 as Health School of Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army.
Merged with Shenyang Medical School (formerly known as the Manchuria Medical College established by the Japanese South Manchuria Railway in 1911) and the former private Liaoning Medical College (formerly known as Shengjing Medical College, founded by the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland in 1883) 1948. Acquired present title 1940.
Main administrative body: Liaoning Province
Location & Contact
China Medical University's physical location and contact details are listed below.
Academic Details
A snapshot of China Medical University's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and recognition.
Degrees
Also 7 postdoctoral programmes
Bachelor's 7 programs
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
- Management
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
Master's 39 programs
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cell Biology
- Dermatology
- Embryology and Reproduction Biology
- Epidemiology
- Genetics
- Gerontology
- Health Administration
- Immunology
- Laboratory Techniques
- Law
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Neurology
- Neurosciences
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physiology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Public Health
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Statistics
- Stomatology
- Surgery
- Venereology
- Zoology
Doctoral 33 programs
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Cell Biology
- Dermatology
- Embryology and Reproduction Biology
- Epidemiology
- Genetics
- Gerontology
- Health Administration
- Immunology
- Law
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Neurology
- Neurosciences
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Statistics
- Stomatology
- Surgery
- Venereology
Faculties & Divisions
China Medical University's faculties, divisions, and subject specialisms are listed below.
Basic Medical Sciences (College) 17 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biophysics
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Embryology and Reproduction Biology
- Genetics
- Histology
- Immunology
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physiology
Clinical Medicine I (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
- Nursing
Clinical Medicine II (College) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Clinical Medicine III (College) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Forensic Medicine (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
Adult Education (School) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Public Health (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Child Care and Development
- Nutrition
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Statistics
- Toxicology
Stomatology (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Orthodontics
- Stomatology
Frequently Asked Questions about China Medical University
Quick reference for China Medical University: founding, control type, and recognition status.
In which city is China Medical University?
China Medical University is based in Shenyang, China.
Is China Medical University public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students study at China Medical University?
China Medical University has approximately 16,366 students.
Is China Medical University officially recognised?
Yes, China Medical University is recognised by Ministry of Education.
What is China Medical University's official website?
The institution's website is www.cmu.edu.cn.
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