China is the largest country in the Asian continent and one of the growing superpowers in the world. China is also in the top economy with an enormous growth when compared with many other countries. The Chinese language is the oldest written language in the world with at least 6000 years of history. English is the largest language in the world, if you count both native and non-native speakers. If you count only native speakers, Mandarin Chinese is the largest spoken language in the world. Before discussing the Disadvantages of studying MBBS in China let us look at the Chinese history.
History of China
China has its deep roots in communism and still remains as one of the largest communist states in the world. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was formed in 1921 to promote revolution based on Marxist principles. Under Mao’s leadership, the Chinese Communist Party established rural (as opposed to urban) vases and began mobilizing farmers. The CCP gained strength by calling for united resistance against the Japanese and by experimenting with land reform and other policies to ease the plight of the peasants.
After the end of WWII with the defeat of Japan in 1945, a civil war continued between the Nationalists and the Communists over the right to lead China’s political and economic development and reestablish China’s position in the world. On October 1, 1949 the Chinese Communist Party, under the leadership of Mao Zedong, proclaimed the establishment of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The Nationalist government evacuated to the island of Taiwan, where it established the Republic of China (ROC). The CCP is the ruling party in China.
What are the Disadvantages of Studying MBBS in China?
- Climate
- Language Problem
- Very Low FMGE Pass Percentage
- Politics
Climate of China
China is a large nation and it has a climate which is diverse throughout the country. Most of the country is usually cold most of the year. The average temperature of the country lies between (-13C to 25C).
So the students who want to study MBBS in China must do several research about the location of the college before pursuing their MBBS degree in China.
Language Barrier for Indian Students
Language is the key to communicating with other people in foreign countries. In China very few people know English language. To communicate, you need to take the help of Google translator.
Most of the local Chinese people don’t speak and understand English. There are lots of universities where teachers are not that much fluent in English. This creates an understanding gap between students. Learning a new language creates a burden to the students. MBBS in China is a very tough course. It takes a lot of time to learn a language and creates extra pressure on students. The students need to learn the Chinese language up to HSK-4 level to ensure interaction with patients. The students below HSK-2 level struggle a lot for living in China.
FMGE Pass Percentage
Every candidate who has completed their MBBS studies abroad must pass in the FMGE exam in order to get approval as an accredited doctor by the MCI. Between 2015-18, no country had more students appearing for FMGE than China. However, the reality is that the actual overall FMGE passing percentage from all the universities in China between 2015-18 was just 11.71% (2,370 passed out of 20,254).
Low quality of education might be the reason for most of the students to get a fail percentage in these post MBBS eligibility exams.
Politics in China
Politics plays a major role in students studying any education in a foreign country safely. The political situation between India and China is not in a great condition for the past few years. The relationship between these two countries are not stable. The uncertainty in the relationship between India and China is a headache for the students studying MBBS in china.
In Summary
China may be providing a good education but students who choose to study MBBS in China must consider all the above factors before committing. Most of the consultancies would not inform their clients with these details. So it is mandatory that all the students who want to study MBBS in china must do quality research about the college and the location of the country before joining.
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