Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

5 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb

Tuition Fees

RM571,200

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Course Highlights

Gain international clinical exposure by embarking on a three-month clinical attachment in Australia
Enhance your learning experience through Monash's award-winning facilities such as the Medical Anatomy and Pathology E-Learning Laboratory
Transfer to Clinical School Johor Bahru (CSJB) during your third year, which is right next to Sultanah Aminah Hospital, the centre of your clinical studies
Explore Monash's Gamification and Immersive Learning Experience by using Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to study cadaveric and pathological content, anatomical spaces and others

Course Structure

Year 1

Theme I: Personal and professional development

Professional Issues:

Introduction to Ethics

Ethics and society
Relationships and ethics

Introduction to Law

Basis of justice
Justice system
Human rights

Personal Development: Transition to university

Key Learning Experiences:Observations of interactions

Medical contact visits
Ethics debates
Family study
Group de-briefing and mentoring

Theme II: Society, population, health and illness

Health and Society :

The whole person
Gender
Consumer movement

Health and Information :

Epistemology

Concepts of science and knowledge
Critical thinking
Basic IT skills

Health and Population:

Population health
Introduction to research methods

Theme III: Foundations of medicine

Molecular and cellular defence
Integration and movement

Theme IV: Clinical skills

Community visits
First Aid course including CPR
Clinical skills laboratory
Clinical and communication skills

Year 2

Theme I: Personal and professional development

Professional Issues: Understanding the community

Society and community
Roles of doctor in community
Grassroots healthcare
Empowerment

Personal Development: Attitudes to community

Patient-centred approach
Pain and suffering
Teamwork in community groups

Key Learning Experiences: Community service

Ethics debates
Group de-briefing and mentoring

Theme II: Society, population, health and illness

Health and Society :

Inequalities in health
Aboriginal health

Health and Information :

Exploring databases and information sources

Health and Population:

Health promotion
Global view of health

Theme III: Foundations of medicine

Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and haematology
.Hormones, sex growth and nutrition

Theme IV: Clinical skills

Clinical and communication skills linked with systems teaching
Rural rotations
Clinical skills laboratory
Teamwork experiences

Year 3

Theme I: Personal and professional development

Professional Issues:

Ethics in practice

Clinical research ethics

Law in practice

Legal responsibilities
Reporting records

Personal Development: Responsibility

Patient advocacy
Family and society
Self-care and assertiveness
Educating others

Key Learning Experiences: Clinical rotations

Group de-briefing and mentoring
Clerking patients
Self-appraisal

Theme II: Society, population, health and illness

Health and Information :

Quality and evaluation of health care information

Health and Population:

Preventive medicine
Occupational health

Theme III: Foundations of medicine

Multi-system disease
Integrated medicine and surgery

Theme IV: Clinical skills

Medicine and surgery
Communication skills in a clinical setting

Year 4

Theme I: Personal and professional development

Professional Issues: Professional judgement

Analysis of the consequences of decisions
Dealing with uncertainty
Team participation
Teaching

Personal Development: Reflective practice

Personal roles and role conflicts
Stress management and coping styles
Career choice

Key Learning Experiences: Teamwork

Group de-briefing and mentoring
Simulation with feedback
Teaching Year 1 in skills lab

Theme II: Society, population, health and illness

Health and Society :

Healthcare services
Health policy

Health and Information :

Health economics
Evidence-based medicine

Theme III: Foundations of medicine

Women's and children's health
General practice and psychological health

Theme IV: Clinical skills

Skills in Clinical Rotations
Women's and children's health
Psychiatry and general practice medicine
Medical teamwork experiences

Year 5

Theme I: Personal and professional development

Professional Issues: Leadership

Independent learning
Leadership and supervision
Responsibility of patient management

Personal Development: Self-directed learning and practice

Patient-centred care
Personal learning contract
Electives
Remedial selectives
Self-assessment

Key Learning Experiences: Leadership and independent learning

Group de-briefing and mentoring
Clerking patients
Self appraisal

Theme II: Society, population, health and illness

Health and Society :

Public health
Elective

Health and Information :

Medical informatics in practice

Health and Population:

Public health

Theme III: Foundations of medicine

Student internship
Selectives
Electives

Theme IV: Clinical skills

Clinical skills laboratory for one intensive week before student internship
Student internship
Rural rotations
Teamwork
Leadership

Overview

This course is accredited by:

Malaysian Medical Council
Australian Medical Council
Sri Lanka Medical Council

This course develops through four themes:

Personal and Professional Development:

Focuses on the doctor as an individual
It covers the personal attributes and qualities you'll need in the medical curriculum and as a future medical practitioner
Gain a range of generic skills throughout the course

Society, population, health and illness

Develops your ability to deal with broader society and population issues.
The history and philosophy of the scientific approach to medicine is included, as are approaches to knowledge and information
An understanding of evidence-based clinical practice

Foundations of medicine

Knowledge and concepts that underpin medicine - both in the basic medical sciences and in the clinical sciences - are delivered within this theme.
In the early semesters, system-based structure is adopted: Basic sciences of anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology and physiology is taught in a clinically relevant perspective.

Clinical Skills

Encompasses the whole range of clinical skills from the earliest to the later parts of the course.
In the early years, you'll go on general practice and rural visits and be introduced to community clinics and hospitals.
Multi-professional education is encouraged via potential educational interactions with nurses, paramedics, radiographers and other healthcare professionals during a range of rural health activities.
Later years will include advanced elective experiences in diverse medical workplaces, both within and outside the hospital environment.

The areas of study covered include:

Entry Requirements

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)*: 85%
GCE A Level**: 14
ATAR: 95
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 23
Indian School Certificate Examination: 80%
All India Senior School Certificate Examination: 85%
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program): 36
STPM, Malaysia: 10.3
UEC, Malaysia: ≤1.8
Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia: 3.7
Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 91%
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level): 14
UNSW Foundation Studies: 9.0
Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College: 85%

*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.

**Students have to obtain a minimum of 2A and 1B.

Pre-university qualifications:

Satisfactory completion of an appropriate pre-university course is required. Results of pre-university studies must be available prior to commencement of the medicine course.
Chemistry at Year 12 is a pre-requisite requirement by Monash University and you'll need to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement in this subject.
Completion of Year 12 studies or relevant qualification within 2 years prior to the course commencement date.

Malaysian Medical Council requirements

All applicants who apply for the Medicine program in Malaysia are also required to fulfil the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) requirements in addition to the Monash Medicine entry requirements.

The MMC requirements include the following:

At Year 12 (Pre-university result e.g Matriculation, Foundation, Pre-Medical program, A Levels, STPM etc) students must have studied Biology, Chemistry and a third subject which can be either Physics or Maths.
At Year 11 (SPM or O Levels or its equivalent) students must have achieved a minimum of “B” in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths/Add Maths and one other subject. However, this Year 11 requirement does not apply if the Year 12 is A Levels or STPM.

International Student Admission Tests (ISAT):

You're required to undertake the International Student Admissions Test (ISAT).
ISAT results will contribute towards the overall ranking for entry into the course.

Indian Nationals

The MMC has set additional requirements for Indian citizens to study medicine in Malaysia.

Adequate performance in Multiple Mini-Interviews:

The Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) will be conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Melbourne.Other interview sites may also be announced, so please check our website and with local agents. The interview format is designed to evaluate whether you possess the relevant personal qualities to succeed in the medicine course, and youâ��ll be assessed by trained interviewers. MMI stations will comprise a series of scenarios and associated questions focusing on your relevant personal qualities such as:
- Motivation
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Ethical/empathetic reasoning

The MMI consists of four sequential interview stations. At each station, you'll be interviewed for eight minutes, followed by a two-minute changeover (i.e. 10 minutes per station), with a circuit that takes 40 minutes to complete. If you haven't been invited to participate, you cannot request for an interview.

Generally the MMI will be conducted in July and November each year and a formal email invitation will be sent to eligible applicants.

English Requirements

Sound English language skills are required for all academic programs at Monash. You can demonstrate your English language proficiency through one of the following: