• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM): 5 Bs each in:
  • Biology and
  • Chemistry and
  • Two from Mathematics or Additional Mathematics or Physics and
  • One other subject
• General Certificate of Education in Ordinary (“0”) levels: 5 Bs each in:
  • Biology and
  • Chemistry and
  • Two from Mathematics or Additional Mathematics or Physics and
  • One other subject
• IGCSE and GCSE: 5Bs (or Grade 6) each in:
  • Biology and
  • Chemistry and
  • Two from Mathematics or Additional Mathematics or Physics, and
  • One other subject
• UEC: B4s each in 5 subjects:
  • Biology and
  • Chemistry and
  • Physics and
  • Advanced Mathematics I/Mathematics and
  • Advanced Mathematics II/Advanced Mathematics
  • *UEC eligibility is only for admission to higher education programs in Private Higher Education Institutions (IPTS)

Qualification equivalency shall be conducted by the applicant or the institution. Evidence of equivalency from ENIC NARIC or SCHOLARO may be.The subjects taken must match the subject listed in C(3) or C(4)(a), GeneralCertificate of Education Ordinary ("O") and Advanced ("A") levels.

A combination of SPM and O/L results are allowed to fulfill the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Induk MQA-SPIPTS Bil.1/2009 dated 11 May 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA- Bil.4/2009 dated 27 May 2009

For direct entry to an undergraduate medical program, all applicants shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at:

a) STPM AND ITS EQUIVALENT

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Atleast B or CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects i.e:
  • Biology and
  • Chemistry and
  • Physics or Mathematics
• General Certificate of Education Advanced ("A") levels: At least B in 3 subjects of
  • Biology and
  • Chemistry and
  • Physics or Mathematics OR
• Diploma International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme(DP): Minimum overall score 33 points, 2 science subjects (Biology andChemistry) at Higher Level (HL) and Mathematics at HL and attained a minimum score of 5 each in :
  • Biology and
  • Chemistry and
  • Mathematics 
  • *This requirement is effective starting from January 2024

Note: Combination of A-Level (or any equivalent A Level) with STAM and/or STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Induk MQA-SPIPTS Bil. 1/2009 dated 11 May 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA- Bil. 4/2009 dated 27 May 2009 OR

b) MATRICULATION, ASASI SAINS, ACCREDITED FOUNDATION OR PRE-MEDICAL PROGRAMME OR ITS EQUIVALENT

• Matriculation, Asasi Sains,Foundation in Science or Foundation in Medicine or Pre-/l/fed/ca/: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects i.e:
  • Biology and
  • Chemistry and
  • Physics or Mathematics
  • Minimum grade for each subject is C (GP 2.0) and Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution OR

c) DIPLOMA LEVEL

• Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent: 
  • CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) and the programme is:
  • i) Not less than 5 semesters or 2 1/2 years and
  • ii) Completed in the same institution and At SPM/ 0-Level or its equivalent:
  • iii) ODL Mode is not allowed
  • v) Accredited Program with NEC Code 091 only OR

d) BACHELOR'S DEGREE LEVEL

• Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) for entry to 5-year medical programme
• Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) for entry to 4-year medical programme
• Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)for entry to 5-year medical programme An additional 6 months or more bridging course to be run by the admitting institution designed for those who did not take the required science subjects
• Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.75 (out of 4.0)for entry to 4-year medical programme An additional 6 months or more bridging course to be run by the admitting institution designed for those who did not take the required science subjects

Credit transfer is not allowed for 4 year medical undergraduate

The individual medical school has the discretion to raise the minimum requirement standards for entry into their medical school which is set by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia

Applicants shall be required to undergo an aptitude test and/or an interview and/or a university entrance examination

It is the duty of the international applicants to ensure that the qualification awarded by LUC enables them to take the national/qualifying exams (where applicable) and register for
medical practice in their home country or the country they wish to practice

Additional Notes

• Applicants (Malaysian citizens) who wish to join housemanship training in the Malaysian public sector must fulfil the criteria set by the Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA)