Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Biomedical Engineering
BachelorPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Students will initially be placed into a general-studies category as their major. After enrollment, they will be assigned at the direction of their school to a specific major.
The goal of the BME Undergraduate Program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University is to provide excellent and comprehensive BME education to students. We expect the students:
(1) To be able to succeed in the practice of engineering or other professional activities;
(2) to become leaders in academia, industry or business.
We attract and admit motivated and talented high school graduates who plan to pursue their careers in the field of medical instrumentation, medical imaging and informatics, neuroscience and neuroengineering, biomaterials and nano-technology, or biomedical sciences. Students will be challenged to analyze and solve problems from both engineering and medicine perspective.
The BME Undergraduate Program at SJTU has constantly ranked as one of the best BME undergraduate programs in China (ranked 1st in a most influential report of Chinese university ranking). Currently there are about 200 undergraduate students pursuing Bachelor degrees in BME in the School of BME. The undergraduate curriculum is designed to be completed in 4 years, which provides a strong foundation in mathematics, engineering, science, as well as humanities and social sciences. Through careful planning or by utilizing advanced placement credits, students have the flexibility to pursue minors, study abroad in exchange programs, or graduate early. Every 4-5 students have an assigned faculty adviser, who can provide consultation and to monitor their academic progress. In recent years, more than 70% of the BME undergraduate students at SJTU have continued to pursue graduate degrees (Master degrees or Ph.D. degrees). Over 35% of the BME undergraduate students have entered the BS-MS or BS-Ph.D. Programs at SJTU.
The students have rich opportunities to enter the exchange programs Undergraduate Education with the universities in USA, UK, Germany, France, Sweden, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to gain international experience. The international study programs include a summer research program with Johns Hopkins University, a summer research program with University of Minnesota, and a design program with Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. There are a variety of scholarships for undergraduate students, such as Biomedical Engineering Alumni Scholarship, Micro Port Scholarship, Lu Yuejiao Scholarship, and Ivy Alumni Scholarship. More than 1200 students have graduated from this program. They have been working in a broad range of institutions and in industry, including medical device companies, hospitals, medical research facilities and regulatory agencies of government, IT companies, consulting firms, financial institutions, biotechnology firms, and pharmaceutical companies. Some entrepreneurial students have started their own companies. Distinguished alumni of the BME Undergraduate Program include
General Qualifications
- Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent qualification (for Bachelor's Degree applicants) or Bachelor's Diploma (for Master's Degree applicants).
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport and must comply with the relevant regulations stipulated in "Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC."
- Must be in good physical and mental health.
- Applicants who are still under 18 as of September (per admission year) must provide a notarized Letter of Guarantee from their designated guardian in China.
General Application Documents
1. The CSCA score is specifically required for Bachelor's Degree application. This requirement also varies for each university.
2. Scanned Copy of Passport: Including the photo page and the endorsement page (page 3 or 4, if there has been an addition or change of name). (bit.ly/ContohPassport) (bit.ly/ContohEndorsement)
3. Recent Passport-Sized Photograph, formatted as follows: A recent full-faced photo (head must occupy 70% of the photo size); aspect ratio 4:3; white background without borders; size 100-500KB (*.jpg, *.jpeg). (bit.ly/ContohPhoto)
4. Language Proficiency Certificates:
- English Taught: IELTS with an overall score of 5.5-6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80-90 (requirements vary by university).
- Chinese Taught: HSK 4–6 (levels and minimum scores vary by major and university).
5. Academic Diplomas: High School Diploma (for Bachelor's Degree applicants) or Bachelor's Diploma (for Master's Degree applicants). Applicants who have not yet graduated must submit an official Pre-Graduation Statement from their high school or university. (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter)
6. Academic Transcripts: High School Transcripts (for Bachelor's Degree) or University Transcripts (for Master's Degrees), compiled into a single file. Please ensure the transcripts are provided as a comprehensive 'one-sheet' document, if available from the issuing institution. (bit.ly/ContohOnePageTranscript)
7. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: Required from two high school teachers (for Bachelor's Degree) or two university professors/associate professors (for Master's Degrees). Letters must be issued on official letterhead, bear an official stamp from the institution, and include the recommender's email and phone number. (bit.ly/Contoh_Recommendation_Letter)
8. Study Plan or Personal Statement: Approximately 800 words, written in English or Mandarin (corresponding to the chosen language of instruction). The statement must be clearly signed by the applicant. General guidance points are available here: (bit.ly/PoinPersonalStatement)
9. Additional Requirements: Specific requirements vary by university. Examples include:
- Entrance Examination/Interview.
- Financial Statement (from Bank). (bit.ly/ContohFinancialCertificateProof)
- Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (SKCK) issued by the local Indonesian Police. (bit.ly/ContohSKCK)
- Medical Check-Up Report. (http://bit.ly/SyaratPengisianFormMedicalCheckUp) (bit.ly/PhysicalExaminationForm)
Note
- Documents 5 through 6 MUST be in English or Mandarin and officially legalized by the issuing institution (high school or university). Alternatively, the services of a sworn translator may be utilized.
- Please neatly scan each document into PDF format. The file size for each document must not exceed 78 MB (the passport photograph must adhere to the specific requirements listed above). All documents must then be uploaded to the system at www.greatwall.co.id.