---
title: "After Your MBBS in China: Where Can You Practise, and How? (2026–2027 Guide)"
description: "A country-by-country, source-referenced guide for international MBBS graduates of Chinese universities — China, UK, USA, Germany, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Gulf, Singapore, Hong Kong, Brunei, Maldives, Jamaica, Italy and Hungary — with clinical and non-clinical career routes."
slug: after-mbbs-china-licensing-guide
author: CSCA Myanmar
last_verified: 2026-10-03
audience: Myanmar students and parents considering, studying or completing an English-taught MBBS in China
---

# After Your MBBS in China: Where Can You Practise, and How?

**A source-referenced guide for international medical graduates of Chinese universities**

*Last verified: 3 October 2026 · Prepared by CSCA Myanmar · www.cscamyanmar.com*

> **Our promise:** no fake guarantees, no hidden conditions. Every rule on this page links to the regulator or official source it comes from. Where we could not confirm a rule from an official source, we say so clearly and mark it **[To confirm]**. Rules change — always check the regulator's own website before you apply.

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## How to use this guide

1. Read **"Before you graduate"** first — the choices you make in Years 1–6 decide which countries stay open to you.
2. Check the **comparison table** to see which countries fit your plans.
3. Open the **country section** you are interested in for the step-by-step route, the honest realities, and the clinical and non-clinical jobs available.

**Timeline used in this guide:** a student who starts a 6-year English-taught MBBS in **September 2027** graduates around **June 2033**.

**What "MBBS in China" means here:** the six-year English-taught Clinical Medicine programme for international students. Under China's Ministry of Education quality standards, this programme lasts six years, and graduates who pass their examinations and meet the degree requirements receive an English degree certificate stating "MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)". *(Source: [Interim Provisions for Quality Control Standards on Undergraduate Medical Education in English for International Students in China](https://studychina.chinaservicesinfo.com/s/202108/31/WS612d9398498e6a12c1204fd4/interim-provisions-for-quality-control-standards-on-undergraduate-medical-education-in-english-for-international-student-in-china.html))*

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## Before you graduate: the checklist that keeps doors open

Most problems we see are not about exams — they are about documents and choices made years earlier.

| # | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | **Check your university in the [World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)](https://www.wdoms.org/)** — including the **ECFMG Sponsor Note** and the graduation years it covers | The USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada all use WDOMS listings and sponsor notes to decide who may sit their exams. |
| 2 | **Check the exact degree title** your university will print, using the [ECFMG Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials](https://www.ecfmg.org/resources/reference-guide.html) | ECFMG requires a specific degree title for each school and graduation year. The AMC (Australia) specifically tells Chinese-school graduates to read the degree-title information carefully. |
| 3 | **Keep every document**: diploma, graduation certificate, full transcripts **with clinical hours per year**, Year 6 internship certificate with rotations, HSK certificate | Regulators (GMC, AMC, MCNZ, Gulf authorities) verify clinical hours and internship rotations directly with your university. |
| 4 | **Decide your target country by Year 3** | The language you need (Chinese, German, Italian, Hungarian or English exams) takes years to build. |
| 5 | **Pass HSK 4 (or higher)** | Many Chinese universities require HSK 4 before internship or for the degree itself. Without the degree, nothing else on this page is possible. |
| 6 | **Avoid universities on regulators' warning lists** | The UK GMC does not accept qualifications from some Chinese institutions, and assesses others case by case. Five Chinese schools teaching only Traditional Chinese Medicine were removed from WDOMS in August 2024. |

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## Comparison table — at a glance

| Destination | Regulator | Exams you need | Language | Is your Chinese MBBS eligible? | Realistic for a Myanmar graduate? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **China** | National Health Commission | 1 extra year of supervised practice + NMLE (practical + written) | Chinese | Yes, if you meet the rules for foreign graduates | Possible but rare — exam in Chinese |
| **United Kingdom** | GMC | PLAB 1 + PLAB 2 (+ English test) | English | Assessed case by case; must meet GMC criteria | **Strong option** |
| **United States** | ECFMG / NRMP / state boards | USMLE Step 1 + Step 2 CK + OET Medicine → residency match | English | If school has an ECFMG sponsor note for your graduation year | Possible; very competitive; visa needed |
| **Germany** | State licensing authority (Approbationsbehörde) | Fachsprachprüfung (C1 medical German) + Kenntnisprüfung | German | Third-country degree — exam-based route from Nov 2026 | Possible with serious German study |
| **Ireland** | Medical Council (IMC) | PRES 2 + PRES 3 (PLAB being recognised as equivalents) | English | Non-EU degree → PRES unless exempt | Good option |
| **Canada** | Medical Council of Canada + provincial colleges | MCCQE Part I + NAC → CaRMS | English/French | If WDOMS listing has Canada sponsor note | **Difficult** — residency usually needs citizenship/PR |
| **Australia** | AMC / Medical Board of Australia | AMC MCQ + AMC Clinical or WBA | English | If school has ECFMG sponsor note for your graduation year | Good option, long process |
| **New Zealand** | MCNZ | Prerequisite (USMLE 1+2 CK / AMC MCQ / PLAB / MCCQE) + NZREX Clinical | English | Acceptable primary qualification + WDOMS | Good option; average NZREX pass rate ~66% |
| **Gulf (UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain)** | DHA, DOH, MOHAP, SCFHS, DHP, NHRA | Prometric/Pearson licensing exam + DataFlow verification | English | Usually needs internship + post-internship experience + home licence | Possible **after** you gain experience elsewhere |
| **Singapore** | SMC | Registrable qualification + job offer | English | **No** — SMC recognises only 7-yr/8-yr Chinese degrees from listed schools | **Not available** for MBBS graduates |
| **Hong Kong** | MCHK | Special Registration (public sector) or Licensing Examination | English/Chinese | Some Chinese 6-yr MBBS programmes are on the recognised list | Limited — non-residents need a specialist qualification |
| **Brunei** | Brunei Medical Board | Registration + job offer | English | Needs current registration elsewhere + experience | Only after licensing elsewhere |
| **Maldives** | MMDC | MMDC licensing exam | English | 9 Chinese schools recognised; national licensing exam also required | Check list; licence in country of graduation likely needed |
| **Jamaica** | Medical Council of Jamaica | CAMC 1 & 2 / USMLE / PLAB + internship | English | Accepted via exams | Internship places oversubscribed |
| **Italy** | Ministry of Health + Ordine dei Medici | Possible aptitude test + Italian check | Italian | Needs proof degree is licensing in China **[To confirm]** | Hard without China's licence |
| **Hungary** | Educational Authority + OKFŐ | Recognition (honosítás) + possible extra exams | Hungarian | Needs a Hungarian residence permit to apply | Narrow |

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## 1. China — practising where you studied

### The clinical route: step by step

1. **Graduate with your MBBS** (around June 2033), with HSK 4 or higher.
2. **Complete one extra year of supervised practice.** Under the national notice 卫医发〔2001〕248号, a foreign graduate must, after obtaining the degree, complete one uninterrupted year of practice under a licensed physician at an affiliated hospital of the university that awarded the degree. Your Year 6 internship does **not** count.
   - The graduate applies to their own university using the official form; the university issues an acceptance notice; the graduate obtains an X visa and registers residence with local police within 30 days.
   - Example cost: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine charges **RMB 50,000–55,000** for this year (沪交医管〔2019〕7号). Peking University Health Science Center charges **RMB 52,000** tuition plus fees, teaches in Chinese, requires an entry assessment and provides no housing.
3. **Pass the National Medical Licensing Examination (NMLE)** — in Chinese. A practical skills test (around June; pass mark 60/100) is followed by a computer-based written exam. You must pass both.
4. **Receive the Physician Qualification Certificate (医师资格证书, the "Red Booklet")** — you are qualified, but not yet licensed.
5. **Register to practise (医师执业证书, the "Green Booklet")** through an employing hospital and the provincial health authority, with a work permit.
6. **Optional:** 3-year standardised residency training (规培) to become a specialist. Places for foreign doctors are limited **[To confirm by province]**.

**Earliest Red Booklet for a September 2027 starter: late 2034.**

### Honest reality

- No official NMLE pass-rate data is published for foreign English-MBBS graduates.
- The NMLE is written and examined in Chinese. HSK 4 (the usual university requirement) is everyday Chinese — well below the level needed to read a full clinical licensing exam. *(CSCA Myanmar assessment.)*
- If practising in China is your main goal, a **Chinese-taught Clinical Medicine** programme is a stronger route, because you study in the exam's language from day one.

### Working in China without a medical licence

- An MBBS is a bachelor's degree. For foreign nationals, a standard work permit normally needs a bachelor's degree **plus two years of relevant work experience** **[To confirm against the official classification standard]**.
- **The key that opens the door: a Chinese master's degree or above.** Under the 2017 joint notice of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Foreign Ministry and the Education Ministry, international students who earn a master's or above from a Chinese university can obtain a work permit **within one year of graduating**, without work experience — provided their average grade is at least 80/100, the job matches their field, and the salary is at least the local average. Permits are quota-managed; the first permit is one year, renewable up to five years.
- **Shanghai exception:** bachelor's graduates of Shanghai universities may apply to work in designated zones (e.g. Lingang, Hongqiao business district, the five new towns) **[To confirm scope for medical employers]**.

**Clinical jobs (with Red + Green Booklet):** hospital doctor; international clinic physician (major cities).
**Non-clinical jobs (usually with a Chinese master's):** clinical research (CROs and hospital trial units), pharmaceutical medical affairs, medical writing and translation, international patient services, health-tech, research assistant → PhD → postdoc → lecturer (university teaching posts usually expect a PhD).

**Sources:** [卫医发〔2001〕248号 (national notice on foreign graduates and the NMLE)](https://www.pharnexcloud.com/data/zcfg_17eb30beab2fc48a89507375c571ab0e.html) · [SJTU School of Medicine rules, 沪交医管〔2019〕7号](https://www.shsmu.edu.cn/__local/1/40/A9/25DCA263C935F2DA47600A635AA_C82027C3_52CE0.pdf) · [Peking University Health Science Center visiting-student brochure](https://oic.bjmu.edu.cn/lxby/zsjz/82fc0c9cacb1416d88e20d7b0588dcf5.htm) · [2017 notice on outstanding foreign graduates working in China](https://kuching.china-consulate.gov.cn/zlsxx/zytz/201701/t20170124_5801970.htm)

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## 2. United Kingdom

**Regulator:** General Medical Council (GMC) · **Exams:** PLAB 1 and PLAB 2 · **Language:** IELTS or OET

### Is my Chinese MBBS eligible?

The GMC checks every overseas primary medical qualification (PMQ) against its criteria **before** you can book PLAB. Key criteria include:

- Your institution must be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools with verifiable contact details.
- **Your qualification must allow you to register to practise medicine in the country that awarded it, including allowing a postgraduate internship there.** (For China, this links to the foreign-graduate practice year and NMLE route — see Section 1.)
- At least three years of study, with clinical placements; the GMC asks your school to confirm clinical clock-hours for each year.

The GMC keeps two lists that include Chinese institutions: qualifications it **does not accept** (for example, some institutions for graduates from 2024 onwards) and qualifications it **may accept** only after a full individual assessment. Not being on either list does **not** mean your qualification is automatically acceptable.

**Important:** the GMC does not endorse or work with third-party agencies, and tells students to contact the GMC directly rather than rely on confirmation from agencies or medical schools. *(That includes us — please verify with the GMC.)*

### Step by step

1. Before or at graduation: confirm with the GMC that your PMQ is acceptable.
2. Pass IELTS (Academic) or OET (Medicine) at GMC levels.
3. Pass **PLAB 1** (written, can be taken abroad).
4. Pass **PLAB 2** (clinical OSCE, in the UK).
5. Apply for GMC registration with a licence to practise (internship evidence is required for full registration — confirm how your Year 6 internship is assessed).
6. Apply for jobs (often non-training "trust grade"/clinical fellow posts first) → Health and Care Worker visa → specialty training.

### Jobs

**Clinical:** Foundation-level and trust-grade posts, clinical fellow posts, then specialty training (GP, medicine, surgery, psychiatry etc.).
**Non-clinical (no GMC licence needed):** clinical research associate, medical writer, pharmacovigilance scientist, medical information officer, health data analyst, medical education roles.

**Sources:** [GMC — Acceptable overseas qualifications](https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/before-you-apply-guide-for-doctors/acceptable-overseas-qualifications-for-doctors) · [GMC criteria](https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/before-you-apply-guide-for-doctors/acceptable-overseas-qualifications-for-doctors/our-criteria-for-acceptable-overseas-qualifications) · [GMC — Overseas medical qualifications we may accept](https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-the-register/before-you-apply/acceptable-overseas-qualifications/overseas-medical-qualifications-we-may-accept)

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## 3. United States

**Gatekeeper:** ECFMG (Intealth) · **Exams:** USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, OET Medicine · **Then:** residency through the NRMP Match

### Is my Chinese MBBS eligible?

Your medical school must be listed in WDOMS **with an ECFMG Sponsor Note** covering your graduation year, and your diploma must carry the exact degree title shown in the [ECFMG Reference Guide](https://www.ecfmg.org/resources/reference-guide.html).

### Step by step

1. Pass **USMLE Step 1** (pass/fail) and **Step 2 CK** (scored) — both can be taken at Prometric centres outside the USA.
2. Meet the **clinical and communication skills requirement** through an ECFMG **Pathway**, which includes a satisfactory **OET Medicine** score.
3. Receive **ECFMG Certification**.
4. Apply for residency through **ERAS/NRMP**; obtain a J-1 or H-1B visa.
5. Complete residency (3–7 years) → state medical licence.

### Honest reality

The US Match is highly competitive for international graduates; recent US clinical experience, strong Step 2 CK scores and research help. Budget for exam fees of over US$1,000 per Step.

### Jobs

**Clinical:** residency, then attending physician.
**Non-clinical / bridge roles:** research assistant or coordinator, clinical research coordinator, medical scribe, public health roles, pharmaceutical industry.

**Sources:** [ECFMG Certification Pathways](https://www.ecfmg.org/certification-pathways/index.html) · [ECFMG Reference Guide](https://www.ecfmg.org/resources/reference-guide.html)

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## 4. Germany

**Regulator:** licensing authority of each federal state (Approbationsbehörde) · **Exams:** Fachsprachprüfung + Kenntnisprüfung · **Language:** German

### Step by step

1. **During your MBBS (2027–2033):** start German; reach **B2** general German by graduation. Keep all documents.
2. **Check your university** is rated **H+** in Germany's anabin database (see [get2germany university recognition](https://get2germany.com/en/university-recognition)) and choose a federal state.
3. **Apply for the Approbation** (full licence) to that state's authority — possible from abroad, with certified German translations.
4. **Recognition visa (§16d Residence Act)** to come to Germany and complete the remaining steps; a hospital job offer helps.
5. **Fachsprachprüfung** — medical German at C1 level, run by the state medical chamber.
6. **Optional: Berufserlaubnis** — a temporary licence to work under supervision for up to two years.
7. **Kenntnisprüfung** — an oral-practical exam at German final-exam level.
8. **Approbation** → specialist (Facharzt) training of about 5–6 years.

### What changed in 2026

Germany's new recognition law makes the **direct Kenntnisprüfung the standard route** for doctors with non-EU degrees, with document-based equivalence review available only if the applicant chooses it. The Bundestag passed the law on 26 March 2026 and the Bundesrat approved it; it is planned to take effect on **1 November 2026**.

### Honest reality

German is the main hurdle: plan 1–2 years of serious study *(CSCA Myanmar estimate)*. Ask your chosen state authority whether it requires proof that you could practise in China **[To confirm]**.

### Jobs

**Clinical:** Assistenzarzt (resident) → Facharzt.
**Non-clinical:** clinical research, pharmaceutical and medical-device industry, medical documentation.

**Sources:** [Bundestag Drucksache 21/3207](https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/21/032/2103207.pdf) · [Recognition in Germany — §16d visa](https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/assets/content/Medien_Dokumente-AI/iq-handout-16d-residence-act-en.pdf) · [get2germany — university recognition](https://get2germany.com/en/university-recognition)

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## 5. Ireland

**Regulator:** Medical Council of Ireland (IMC) · **Exams:** PRES Level 2 and Level 3 (unless exempt) · **Language:** IELTS or OET

### Step by step

1. Verify your qualification through EPIC (ECFMG/Intealth).
2. Meet IMC English requirements (all four skills in one sitting).
3. Pass the **Pre-Registration Examination System (PRES)**: PRES 2 (written MCQ) and PRES 3 (clinical). Doctors qualified outside the EU/EEA without a recognised higher qualification or an internship deemed equivalent to the Irish internship may be required to pass the PRES.
4. Apply for registration (General or Supervised division) and a job.

### Good news for 2026

The IMC has generally recognised **PLAB 1** as equivalent to **PRES 2**, and in June 2026 consulted on recognising **PLAB 2** as an alternative to **PRES 3**, citing limited PRES 3 availability. *If adopted, one set of exams (PLAB) could open both the UK and Ireland.* **[Check the final rule]**

### Jobs

**Clinical:** non-consultant hospital doctor (NCHD) posts, then specialist training.
**Non-clinical:** clinical research, pharma (Ireland has a large pharmaceutical sector), medical writing.

**Sources:** [Medical Council — PRES](https://www.medicalcouncil.ie/registration-applications/pres/) · [Medical Independent, June 2026](https://www.medicalindependent.ie/2026/06/12/public-consultation-on-plans-to-recognise-plab-2-as-an-exam-alternative/) · [S.I. No. 480/2010](https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2010/en/si/0480.html)

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## 6. Canada

**Regulator:** Medical Council of Canada (MCC) + provincial colleges · **Exams:** MCCQE Part I + NAC · **Then:** CaRMS residency match

### Step by step

1. Confirm your school is in WDOMS with the sponsor note recognising it for Canada.
2. Create a **physiciansapply.ca** account and have your degree source-verified.
3. Pass **MCCQE Part I** and the **NAC Examination** (NAC is delivered in Canada).
4. Apply through **CaRMS** for residency, or (for experienced doctors) a provincial **Practice-Ready Assessment**.

### Honest reality

Most IMG residency routes require **Canadian citizenship or permanent residency** — for example, British Columbia's Clinical Assessment Program requires applicants to be a citizen or permanent resident. **This makes Canada very difficult for a new Myanmar graduate** without PR.

**Non-clinical:** clinical research coordinator, public health, health administration.

**Sources:** [Medical Council of Canada — IMG pathways](https://mcc.ca/) · [International Health Professionals Canada — physicians](https://internationalhealthprofessionals.ca/physicians/) · [IMG BC FAQ](https://imgbc.med.ubc.ca/faq/)

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## 7. Australia

**Gatekeeper:** Australian Medical Council (AMC) + Medical Board of Australia (Ahpra) · **Exams:** AMC MCQ + AMC Clinical (or workplace-based assessment)

### Is my Chinese MBBS eligible?

The AMC follows ECFMG's eligibility rules. Confirm that:
- your medical school is listed in WDOMS **with an ECFMG Sponsor Note**,
- your **graduation year** is covered, and
- your **degree title** matches the ECFMG Reference Guide — the AMC specifically asks graduates of **Chinese medical schools** to read all degree-title information.

Note: five Chinese schools offering only Traditional Chinese Medicine were removed from WDOMS on 16 August 2024; their graduates became ineligible for AMC assessment from 20 December 2024.

### Step by step

1. Check eligibility (above) and open an AMC account; complete primary-source verification.
2. Meet English requirements.
3. Pass the **AMC MCQ**.
4. Pass the **AMC Clinical Examination** or complete an accredited **workplace-based assessment**.
5. Register with Ahpra; secure a supervised position.

**Clinical:** resident medical officer posts (often regional), then college training.
**Non-clinical:** clinical trials, medical writing, health technology.

**Sources:** [AMC — Check eligible medical schools, degrees and graduation years](https://www.amc.org.au/check-eligible-medical-school-medical-degrees-and-graduation-years/)

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## 8. New Zealand

**Regulator:** Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) · **Exam:** NZREX Clinical

### Step by step

1. Hold an **acceptable primary medical qualification**; verify it through EPIC (MyIntealth).
2. Meet MCNZ **English** requirements (IELTS or OET within two years of the exam).
3. Pass **one prerequisite exam within 5 years**: USMLE Step 1 + Step 2 CK, AMC MCQ, PLAB, or MCCQE.
4. Pass **NZREX Clinical** — the average pass rate over the last five years is **66%**; a pass is valid for 5 years.
5. Register and begin supervised prevocational training.

*Tip: the prerequisite rule means one exam (e.g. USMLE or PLAB) can keep several countries open at once.*

**Sources:** [MCNZ — NZREX Clinical](https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/getting-registered/registration-exam-nzrex/)

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## 9. Gulf nations — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain

**Regulators:** UAE — [Dubai Health Authority (DHA)](https://services.dha.gov.ae/sheryan/wps/portal/home/services-professional/verify-pqr), DOH Abu Dhabi, MOHAP/EMOH ([Prometric](https://www.prometric.com/exams/emoh/)) · Saudi — [SCFHS](https://scfhs.org.sa/en) · Qatar — [DHP, Ministry of Public Health](https://dhp.moph.gov.qa/en/Pages/Home.aspx) · Bahrain — [NHRA](https://www.nhra.bh/)

### Common steps

1. **Check the Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR)** for your title (General Practitioner, specialist, etc.).
2. **Primary-source verification** through DataFlow.
3. **Licensing exam** (Prometric or Pearson VUE, depending on the authority).
4. **Job offer** and employment visa.

### Honest reality — experience comes first

- The UAE Unified PQR requires physicians to complete a **12-month internship after graduation**, and graduates of non-UAE universities must meet the **experience** requirements of their title.
- For a **General Practitioner** title, DHA guidance commonly requires about **two years of post-internship clinical experience** **[Confirm in the current DHA PQR]**.
- Gulf authorities typically ask for a **valid licence or registration** in your country of graduation or last employment, plus a recent **Good Standing Certificate** **[Confirm per authority]**.

**What this means:** the Gulf is usually a **second step** — after you are licensed and have worked somewhere else (for example China, Myanmar, the UK or Ireland).

**Clinical:** GP and specialist posts in government and private hospitals.
**Non-clinical:** medical coordinator, insurance medical reviewer, clinical research, healthcare quality roles.

**Sources:** [DHA — Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements](https://www.dha.gov.ae/uploads/072022/Unified%20Healthcare%20Professional%20Qualification202273235.pdf) · regulator websites linked above

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## 10. Singapore

**Regulator:** Singapore Medical Council (SMC)

### The honest answer

To register, you need a basic medical qualification listed in the **Second Schedule** of the Medical Registration Act 1997, **plus a job offer** from an SMC-approved institution.

For **Chinese** medical schools on the list, the SMC recognises **only the direct 7-year Master of Medicine and the 8-year Doctor of Medicine** — **not** the MBBS. Graduates of listed schools must also pass the national licensing exams of the listed country.

**→ A Chinese MBBS does not lead to registration in Singapore.** A route may open later through a registrable **postgraduate** qualification on SMC's list.

**Sources:** [SMC — IMG registration criteria](https://ask.gov.sg/smc/questions/cm9886hw700bnmx0i78c53igy) · [SMC — Registrable postgraduate qualifications](https://go.gov.sg/smc-list-of-registrable-postgraduate-medical-qualifications) · [SMC — Important notes on the Second Schedule](https://file.go.gov.sg/important-notes-on-the-list-of-registrable-basic-med-qual-22-sep-2025.pdf)

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## 11. Hong Kong

**Regulator:** Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK)

### Good news: some Chinese MBBS programmes are on the list

The MCHK's list of recognised medical qualifications for **Special Registration** (as at 18 June 2026) includes several **6-year MBBS programmes** from Chinese universities, including:

- **Fudan University** — MBBS (6-year)
- **Huazhong University of Science and Technology** — MBBS (6-year)
- **Sun Yat-sen University** — MBBS (6-year)
- **Wuhan University** — MBBS (6-year)
- **Sichuan University** — 6-year Programme in Medicine and Surgery

### The routes

1. **Special Registration:** work full-time in a **public healthcare institution** (Hospital Authority, Department of Health, HKU or CUHK). For **non-permanent residents**, a **specialist qualification** recognised by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine is required. After **five years** of service, doctors can move to full registration.
2. **Licensing Examination** of the MCHK, followed by internship, for full registration.

**Honest reality:** for a new Myanmar MBBS graduate (not a Hong Kong permanent resident), Special Registration usually becomes realistic only **after specialist training elsewhere**.

**Sources:** [MCHK — Full list of recognised medical qualifications (June 2026)](https://www.mchk.org.hk/files/Full_List_(1st_to_7th_batch)_(Jun_2026)_eng.pdf) · [MCHK — Special registration](https://www.mchk.org.hk/english/registration/special_registration.html)

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## 12. Brunei

**Regulator:** Brunei Medical Board (BMB)

To apply for registration (form BMB 1), doctors must provide, among other documents: proof of **post-housemanship/internship clinical experience**, a **certificate of registration with their current medical licensing authority**, a recent **good standing** letter, and verification of their degree. An employment offer is part of the process.

**→ Brunei is a "later" destination** — it expects you to be licensed and experienced elsewhere first.

**Sources:** [BMB 1 application form](https://moh.gov.bn/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BMB-1-APPLICATION-FOR-REGISTRATION-WITH-BRUNEI-MEDICAL-BOARD-2018.pdf) · [BMB supporting documents](https://www.moh.gov.bn:443/SiteCollectionDocuments/Brunei%20Medical%20Board/bmb_1-3-6.pdf)

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## 13. Maldives

**Regulator:** Maldives Medical and Dental Council (MMDC)

- Your qualification must come from a medical school **recognised by the MMDC**; the current list includes **nine Chinese institutions**. Only the programme and campus that existed when the school was added are recognised.
- Graduates of recognised schools **must also pass the national licensing examination** **[To confirm: we read this as the licensing exam of the country of graduation]**.
- All medical officers must also pass the **MMDC licensing exam**.

**Sources:** [MMDC — Registered medical institutes](https://mmdc.gov.mv/registered-medical-institutes/) · [MMDC list of medical institutions](https://mmdc.gov.mv/?p=1461)

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## 14. Jamaica

**Regulator:** Medical Council of Jamaica · **Regional exam:** [Caribbean Association of Medical Councils (CAMC)](https://www.camcouncils.org/about/)

- A one-year **medical internship** is required for full registration.
- Foreign graduates qualify for internship by passing recognised exams: **CAMC Parts 1 & 2**, **USMLE**, or **PLAB**.
- **Reality:** in September 2025 Jamaica's Chief Medical Officer reported about **500 internship applications**, ~70% from foreign graduates, and described the programme as **oversaturated**; China-trained doctors were among those affected.

**Sources:** [Ministry of Health and Wellness — Medical Internship FAQ (Jan 2026)](https://www.moh.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Medical-Internship-MOHW-FAQ-Jan.-25-2026.pdf) · [Jamaica Gleaner, Sept 2025](https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250922/no-space-more-interns)

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## 15. Italy and Hungary (EU)

**Italy:** the Ministry of Health recognises non-EU medical titles. Its document list asks for the **specific licensing title where the country of graduation requires one**, and the Italian consulate's *dichiarazione di valore* must confirm the degree allows practice in that country. For China, this likely means the NMLE "Red Booklet" **[To confirm with the Ministry]**. Compensatory measures (aptitude test in Italian, or adaptation placement up to 3 years) may apply; the Ordine dei Medici checks Italian. Italy's temporary exemption for non-EU doctors ends **31 December 2027**.

**Hungary:** non-EU applicants must provide a Hungarian **residence permit** (work or family) to apply for recognition — recognition for further study is the exception. The basic medical diploma is recognised by the Educational Authority; extra exams may be set. Hungarian is needed for patient care.

**Want Europe? Study in Europe.** An EU medical degree carries automatic recognition across the EU. For Italy, English-taught medicine is entered through the **IMAT** exam.

**Sources:** [Ministero della Salute — Allegato D1](https://www.salute.gov.it/new/sites/default/files/external_data/scheda_informativa/PROFS_RTENC_XD1F_P/moduli/Allegato%20D1.pdf) · [OKFŐ — Recognition of a non-EEA qualification](https://enk.okfo.gov.hu/en/activities/recognition/recognition-of-a-non-eea-qualification)

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## Non-clinical careers with an MBBS — anywhere in the world

You do not need a licence for many medically-informed careers. These roles value an MBBS, especially combined with English and Chinese:

| Field | Example roles | Often helps to have |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical research | Clinical research associate/coordinator, site manager | GCP certificate |
| Pharmaceutical industry | Medical affairs, medical science liaison, pharmacovigilance/drug safety | Master's in pharmacology, public health or clinical research |
| Medical communication | Medical writer, editor, translator (English–Chinese–Burmese) | Strong writing portfolio |
| Public & global health | Programme officer (NGOs, WHO-partner projects), epidemiology | MPH |
| Health technology | Clinical product specialist, health-data analyst, AI medical annotator | Data or informatics skills |
| Education | Medical-exam tutor, faculty assistant, curriculum developer | Teaching experience |
| Health services | International patient coordinator, insurance medical reviewer | Language skills |
| Research & academia | Research assistant → PhD → postdoc → lecturer | Publications |

*These are illustrative examples of roles, not job listings or placement guarantees.*

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## The big picture: four strategic lessons

1. **Your degree's listing matters as much as your grades.** WDOMS, ECFMG sponsor notes, GMC lists, the MCHK and MMDC lists — check them **before you enrol**.
2. **The China licence (Red Booklet) unlocks more than China.** Several regulators (Italy, Maldives, Gulf authorities, Brunei) ask for proof you can practise where you graduated **[Confirm per country]**.
3. **One exam can open several doors.** PLAB counts in the UK and is recognised (or being recognised) in Ireland; USMLE counts in the USA and is a prerequisite for NZREX; PLAB/USMLE also count in Jamaica.
4. **Language decides your timeline.** Chinese for China; German for Germany; Italian for Italy; Hungarian for Hungary; strong English (IELTS/OET) for everywhere else.

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## Frequently asked questions

**Is an MBBS from China "recognised worldwide"?**
No degree is automatically recognised everywhere. Each country has its own regulator and rules. Some (e.g. Singapore) do not register Chinese MBBS graduates at all; others (UK, USA, Australia) accept many Chinese schools subject to their criteria and exams.

**Can I practise in China in English?**
No. The NMLE and clinical practice are in Chinese.

**Which countries need the fewest extra steps?**
None are automatic. The UK (PLAB), Ireland (PRES/PLAB), Australia (AMC) and New Zealand (prerequisite + NZREX) use English-language exams that do not require a China licence first — subject to each regulator's qualification criteria.

**Should I choose my university based on these lists?**
Yes. Before you apply, check your target university against the lists in this guide. CSCA Myanmar can help you do this.

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## Talk to us

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*Disclaimer: This guide is general information based on official sources as at 3 October 2026. Licensing rules change. It is not legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee eligibility or outcomes. Always confirm with the relevant regulator before applying.*