Course
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at UM
Course Detail
| University | University Malaya (UM) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study Type | Full Time |
| Duration | 5 Years |
| Intakes | September |
| Total tuition fee (local) | Contact [email protected] for more information |
| Total tuition fee (foreign) | Contact [email protected] for more information |
Curriculum
The MBBS programme addresses four broad themes across the five years:
- Basic and Clinical Sciences
- Patients and Physicians
- Population medicine
- Personal and professional growth
Students work through a variety of framework blocks in stages 1 and 2, addressing all body functions from both fundamental science and clinical viewpoints, with a focus on understanding the theoretical basis of clinical thinking and clinical practice.
Entry Requirements
For local students, applicants will need to achieve Band 4 MUET and meet ONE the following qualifications:
- Foundation for Science
- At least CGPA 3.8 in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM)
- At least CGPA 3.8 in Malaysian Matriculation
- AND satisfactory outcome in an interview
- AND certified healthy from serious physical illness and mental illness
For international students, applicants will need to achieve the following qualifications:
- Possess relevant qualifications accepted OR recognized by the university
- Required to attend and pass the Bahasa Malaysia course before the degree can be conferred.
- obtained qualifications with the relevant system/board examination of the respective countries equivalent to GCE “A” Levels or equivalent to CGPA 3.8 with high pass/distinction in the required subjects
- At least a score of band 6 in IELTS
- TOEFL score of at least 547 if they obtained their Bachelor’s degree from a university in which the medium of instruction is a language other than English
- AND satisfactory outcome in an interview
- AND certified healthy from serious physical disabilities and mental illness