Doctor of Medicine

Perdana University

Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM289,000

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Course Structure

Year 1

Orientation and Training on Teamwork and Leadership
Scientific Foundations in Medicine
Clinical Foundations in Medicine and Public Health/Ethics
Scholarly Concentrations

Year 2

Primary Care Clerkship
Transition to Wards (Skills Training in the Clinical Skills Unit, Case-Based Learning, Integrating Knowledge and Communication Skills)

Year 3

Core Clerkships in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Psychiatry/Neuroscience and Orthopaedics

Year 4

Advanced clerkships in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics & gynecology.
Special postings (ENT, ophthalmology, anesthesia/critical care and others).
Elective rotations.
Transition to internship.

Overview

Intersessions

Throughout the 4 years, intersessions are held periodically.
These are self-contained modules emphasizing a holistic approach to Medicine (e.g. Global Health, Geriatric Medicine; Professionalism Palliative Medicine).

Entry Requirements

Requirements vary by undergraduate background:
- Science Degree: Applicants with a science-related bachelor’s degree (e.g., biology, chemistry) must have a minimum CGPA of 3.30.
- Arts Degree: Applicants with a non-science or arts bachelor’s degree (e.g., psychology, history) require a minimum CGPA of 3.75.

Note: This ensures all students meet a high academic standard, recognising that a science background may ease the transition into medical studies.