Hangzhou Medical College

Hangzhou Medical College (HMC) is a provincial public medical university located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is a member of the Belt and Road International Medical Education Alliance (BRIMEA), China International Education Exchange Association, and other international organizations, reflecting its global engagement.

Founded in 1925 as Zhejiang Provincial Women's Obstetrics School, HMC evolved through several stages and was upgraded to a bachelor's degree-granting institution in 2016. In 2019, it merged with the former Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences, significantly enhancing its research capacity.

HMC's flagship programs include Clinical Medicine, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Pharmacy, and Medical Technology. It offers three first-level master's disciplines (Basic Medicine, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Pharmacy) and four professional master's programs, along with a post-doctoral research station.

The college has a strong reputation in public health, inherited from the Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences, which has made significant contributions to infectious disease control and occupational health. HMC's close partnership with Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital provides students with extensive clinical training.

HMC boasts a dedicated faculty of over 1,120, many with overseas experience. The college has 412 million yuan worth of teaching and research equipment, and houses key provincial laboratories such as the Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences and the Zhejiang Laboratory Animal Center.

The curriculum emphasizes integration of theory and practice. For example, the Clinical Medicine program adopts an 'early clinical exposure' model, allowing students to interact with patients from the first year. Research strengths lie in public health, pharmacy, and basic medicine, with numerous national and provincial projects.

The main Lin'an campus features a modern, scenic environment with smart classrooms, a virtual simulation center, library, and sports facilities. Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms.

The campus dining halls offer diverse cuisines. The Qingshan Lake Science and Innovation Center provides advanced research infrastructure. Located in Hangzhou, a vibrant city known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, students enjoy a high quality of life.