About Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) is an international branch campus of Newcastle University UK and a private university in Malaysia. Established in 2011, it is located in Iskandar Putri, Johor as part of EduCity.

NUMed offers undergraduate degrees in medicine (MBBS) and biomedical science, as well as a foundation programme that provides a pathway to both of these degrees. The curriculum and study courses are identical to those provided in the UK and you will obtain an award conferred by Newcastle University, UK. Thus, you will be obtaining a UK qualification with the benefit of paying lower tuition fees.

Newcastle University is one of the top medical schools in the UK and NUMed's MBBS degree is the only medical programme in Malaysia that is recognised by both the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and the General Medical Council (GMC), UK.

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) Ranking & Reputation

Newcastle University has a reputation for providing excellence. Newcastle University is ranked #110 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024) and is one of the top 80 universities in the world for medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). In addition, NUMed is rated 'Berdaya Saing (Competitive)' in the latest SETARA rating. 

Why Study at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Accredited Medical Programme
NUMed’s MBBS programme is fully recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and UK’s General Medical Council (GMC) — the only university in Malaysia

Quality Education
NUMed's curriculum is identical to the one provided in the UK and your award will be conferred by Newcastle University, UK

Study in the UK
Opportunities to study in the UK for a period and gain clinical experience from other parts of the world while paying Malaysia campus tuition fees

Campus Location

Newcastle University Malaysia is located in Nusajaya, Johor and is part of EduCity in the Iskandar Development Region. The second crossing bridge to Singapore is just 8km away, and Johor Bahru is also a near neighbour. It is only 1km east of the Gelang Patah interchange on the main Linkedua Expressway.

Nusajaya is one of the biggest developments in the Iskandar Development Region, and will be an integrated city that provides a world class environment for business, living and leisure.

Courses Offered

The Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia is known for its medical and health science programmes. Check out all the programmes offered by NUMed here.

Featured programmes at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Intake

May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM27,580

A 2% discount is available for students who pay the full academic year fee before the tuition fee due date.

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Malaysia's first and only UK medical education

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• Campus
• Scholarships
• Duration

• Iskandar Puteri: RM27,580

SPM:

• 8(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
• Must achieve As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, and achieve a CGPA of 4.00 during the foundation year

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 8(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
• Must achieve As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, and achieve a CGPA of 4.00 during the foundation year

• Duration: 1 year

Campus

• Iskandar Puteri: RM27,580

Scholarships

SPM:

• 8(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
• Must achieve As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, and achieve a CGPA of 4.00 during the foundation year

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 8(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
• Must achieve As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, and achieve a CGPA of 4.00 during the foundation year

Duration

• Duration: 1 year

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Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM127,920

A 2% discount is available for students who pay the full academic year fee before the tuition fee due date.

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Malaysia's first and only UK medical education

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Duration

• A 2+1 degree where you'll spend 2 years at NUMed Malaysia in Johor and 1 year at the Newcastle UK campus
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), UK
• Option to apply for transfer to NUMed Malaysia's MBBS degree programme at the end of the first year of study
• Ranked #110 in the QS World University Rankings 2024

• Iskandar Puteri: RM127,920

• Duration: 2+1 years

Highlights

• A 2+1 degree where you'll spend 2 years at NUMed Malaysia in Johor and 1 year at the Newcastle UK campus
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), UK
• Option to apply for transfer to NUMed Malaysia's MBBS degree programme at the end of the first year of study
• Ranked #110 in the QS World University Rankings 2024

Campus

• Iskandar Puteri: RM127,920

Duration

• Duration: 2+1 years

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Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM503,000

A 2% discount is available for students who pay the full academic year fee before the tuition fee due date.

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Malaysia's first and only UK medical education

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Duration

• Recognised by both Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and General Medical Council, UK (GMC)
• Gain clinical compentency from the beginning of Year 1 where you will meet you meet real patients early in the course
• Opportunities to study in the UK for a period and gain clinical experience from other parts of the world while paying Malaysia campus tuition fees
• Ranked top 80 in the world for Medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)

• Iskandar Puteri: RM503,000

• Duration: 5 years

Highlights

• Recognised by both Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and General Medical Council, UK (GMC)
• Gain clinical compentency from the beginning of Year 1 where you will meet you meet real patients early in the course
• Opportunities to study in the UK for a period and gain clinical experience from other parts of the world while paying Malaysia campus tuition fees
• Ranked top 80 in the world for Medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)

Campus

• Iskandar Puteri: RM503,000

Duration

• Duration: 5 years

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Scholarships

Here are some of NUMed's scholarships for students interested in their medical and health science programmes. 

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Academic Excellence Scholarship Award

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation

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• Highlights

• Scholarship amount is based on academic results
• Must achieve a minimum of CGPA of 4.00 in the Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from NUMed Malaysia
• Discount is on the Foundation fees where you must progress to an undergraduate degree at NUMed where the award will be deducted from the degree's first year tuition fees

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