Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM)
Bukit Baru, Melaka, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
5 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Mar, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM375,000
Course Highlights
- Fully accredited and recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
- Learn human anatomy through dissection of real cadavers from MUCM's Anatomy Museum, supplemented with a modern, state-of-the-art Anatomage table
- Gain valuable experience through Shadow Housemanship in Semester 10, which gives you the opportunity to join a houseman in the operating theatres and practice tasks like taking blood samples and cleaning wounds
- Learn from MUCM's clinical teaching faculty which has specialists with extensive years of clinical practice both locally and overseas
Course Structure
Year 1-2: Basic Sciences & Pre-Clinical
Semester 1-4: Pre-clinical theory which includes cadaver dissection
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Forensic Medicine
- Clinical Skills
Year 3-4: Clinical Phase - Junior Clerkship
Semester 5-7: Clinical Observational
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Community Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Orthopaedics
- Palliative Medicine
Year 4-5: Clinical Phrase - Junior Clerkship
Semester 8-9: Clinical Implementative
- Community Medicine - includes Maternal and Child Health & Family Medicine, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G)
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Surgery
Semester 10: Shadow Housemanship
- Accident & Emergency (A&E)
- Family Medicine
- Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G)
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Surgery
Entry Requirements
- STPM/A Level: Grades BBB, ABC or AAC or CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics OR Mathematics
(Combination of A Level or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement.) - Matriculation or Foundation in Science or Pre-Medical programme: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics minimum grade for each subject is C (GP 2.0) and provided the course is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution
- UEC entry to medical programme: Grade B4 each in 5 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics; and Advanced Mathematics
- MUFY/UNSW/Western Australia Curriculum Council/HSC Sydney Australia/Trinity College Foundation Studies/Australian Universities Foundation Programmes/South Australian Matriculation (SAM)/Victorian Certificate of Education/Australia Year 12/AUSMAT: Aggregate or equivalent of B in 3 subjects in Biology;and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics OR 80% ATAR provided the subjects include Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3, or New Zealand Bursary: Average of 80% in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
- CPU/CIMP/Canadian Grade 12/13 /Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12: Average of 80% in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
- Indian Pre-University: Pass the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Exam; and Average of 70% in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
- The NEET is required for Indian Citizens who wish to work in India [subject to fulfilling the National Medical Commission (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, 2021 dated 18 November 2021 and any other regulations]
- Those who do not intend to work as a medical practitioner in India must provide a signed letter of undertaking witnessed by a Lawyer or Commissioner of Oath. This letter of undertaking must clearly state that they will not seek registration with National Medical Commission of India.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: Minimum overall score 33 points, 2 science subjects (Biology and Chemistry) 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
- Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) AND provided the programme is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years and completed in the same institution.
AND at SPM/O Level or its equivalent, minimum 2 Bs in any 2 subjects Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics AND Credits in 3 subjects in English; and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and another subject - Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) for entry to 5-year medical programme
- Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) for entry to 5-year medical programme
Prerequisites
- *All applicants except those with the degree qualification, STPM/A Level must fulfil the requirement at SPM/O Levels or its equivalent. A combination of SPM and O Level results is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement.
- SPM/O Levels or its equivalent: 5 Bs each in: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics; and another subject
- UEC: B4 each in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics/Mathematics/Advanced Mathematics
Notes
- The minimum age requirement for entry into a medical programme is 18 years old during admissions.
- Malaysian citizens seeking employment in the public sector must fulfil the criteria set by the Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA).
- A person with any of the following shall be disqualified from entry into a medical programme:
- found guilty of offence(s) affecting the human body
- recent or serious dishonesty e.g., cheating at examinations, falsification of documents, plagiarism; and/or
- serious physical or mental illness
- serious communicable disease(s)
- The English Language competency requirement is mandatory only for international students.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM500
Tuition fees
RM375,000
Other miscellaneous fees
RM18,460
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM393,660
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