Every academic year in Wenzhou Medical University is divided into two nineteen-week semesters: the spring and the autumn. The four-year degree programs normally require 160-170 credits, and the five-year degree programs require 200-220 credits. Multi-level and multi-platform courses are offered including liberal education courses, basic courses in discipline, professional education courses, professional direction and feature courses. Practical education is highly valued as well, so the proportion of the credits (hours) in the personnel training scheme is increased, that is, the one for undergraduate programs of humanities and social science is more than 20 percent, and the one for natural science, engineering, and medicine is not less than 30 percent. Details please refer to the following table:
Courses |
Credits |
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4-years degree |
5-years degree |
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liberal education |
compulsory |
33-35 |
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elective |
20 |
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basic courses in discipline |
compulsory |
28-50 |
48-75 |
elective |
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professional education |
compulsory |
72-100 |
88-120 |
elective |
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professional direction and feature |
compulsory |
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elective |
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Total credits |
160-165 |
200-220 |