Pakistani students should plan the degree from the end goal backwards. Admission is only the first stage; the university, programme title, teaching language, clinical training and graduation documents must also fit the current PM&DC pathway.
Before applying
The PM&DC policy for students entering foreign undergraduate medical or dental institutions sets academic and examination conditions for Pakistani applicants. Students who completed intermediate education in Pakistan should review the current percentage and MDCAT requirements directly on the PM&DC website before paying an application fee.
- Keep the F.Sc., A-Level or equivalent result and equivalence documents ready
- Confirm the current MDCAT condition for your admission session
- Check the university and programme against the latest regulator guidance
- Ask for the exact degree title, programme duration and internship arrangement in writing
University checks
An MOE annual list is a useful programme check, but it is not a substitute for PM&DC eligibility. Record the university name, annual MOE notice, teaching language, quota, admission year and official programme guide. Do not rely on an old consultant table or a general claim that every medical school in China is accepted.
Fee and payment checks
Request a written university invoice showing tuition, hostel, insurance, registration and any service charges separately. Keep the bank receipt and verify the beneficiary account independently. A five-year estimate is helpful for family planning, but exchange rates and annual fee revisions should be expected.
Internship and licensing records
Keep attendance records, clinical rotation details, internship certificates, logbooks and affiliated-hospital documents. PM&DC registration and examination rules can change, so recheck them before admission, before internship and again before graduation.
Last reviewed 15/07/2026