About RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC), previously known as Penang Medical College (PMC), was first established in 1996. Established by two leading universities in Ireland – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Dublin (UCD), it is Malaysia’s first accredited private medical institution.

RUMC currently offers a wide range of medical related programmes at the pre-university, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

Listed as an Irish medical university, RUMC graduates are conferred with a medical degree from the National University of Ireland (NUI) which is recognised by the Irish Medical Council (IMC) and the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). This enables the graduates to practise in the USA, the UK, Ireland, Canada and others by the ECFMG and FAIMER.

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC) Ranking & Reputation

RCSI and UCD are internationally recognised institutions and are highly renowned for their Irish medical education. UCD is ranked #171 in the world based on the QS World University Rankings 2024, and both RCSI and UCD are ranked #201 - 250 in the Times Higher World University Rankings 2023.

Why Study at RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

International Degree
Upon graduation, RUMC students will be conferred with an international medical degree from the National University of Ireland

Quality Medical Education
Learn medicine from the top two leading medical schools in Ireland – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Dublin (UCD)

Locally-priced Education
Reap the benefit of an international syllabus and recognition at a local price

Campus Location

The RUMC campus is located in the middle of the bustling city of Georgetown, Penang and can be easily accessed via car and buses. Within its vicinity are many amenities and facilities such as shopping malls, hypermarkets, and a wide range of eateries.

Courses Offered

RUMC is noted for its high quality medical programmes that are recognised both in and outside of Malaysia. Check out the list of programmes offered by RUMC here.

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Foundation in Science

Intake

Jun

Tuition Fees

RM30,000

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Scholarships
• Duration

• Rigorous curriculum that provides you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed in medical school
• Comprehensive education in basic sciences applicable to medicine including biology, chemistry, physics and more
• Interact with medical student seniors through peer tutoring and networking events
• Opportunities to interact with clinicians and other healthcare professionals through clinical shadowing, volunteering and research projects with medical professionals

• George Town: RM30,000

SPM:

• 8(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
• 6(A+/A/A-): 25% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 7(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
• 6(A*/A): 25% tuition fee waiver

• Duration: 1 year

Highlights

• Rigorous curriculum that provides you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed in medical school
• Comprehensive education in basic sciences applicable to medicine including biology, chemistry, physics and more
• Interact with medical student seniors through peer tutoring and networking events
• Opportunities to interact with clinicians and other healthcare professionals through clinical shadowing, volunteering and research projects with medical professionals

Campus

• George Town: RM30,000

Scholarships

SPM:

• 8(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
• 6(A+/A/A-): 25% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 7(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
• 6(A*/A): 25% tuition fee waiver

Duration

• Duration: 1 year

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RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Obstetrics (MB BCh BAO)

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM620,000

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Duration

• Receive the best of both worlds where you'll spend the first 2.5 years of pre-clinical studies in Dublin, Ireland, followed by 2.5 years of clinical training in Penang
• RUMC students are the only medical students to have access to Penang's teaching hospitals and clinics
• Internationally-recognised degree conferred by the National University of Ireland (NUI) that's recognised by the Irish Medical Council and Malaysian Medical Council (MMC), enabling you to practise in Ireland, Malaysia, USA, UK and others
• The only medical school in Malaysia that guarantees an overseas study opportunity where you'll receive your pre-clinical education at either RCSI or UCD in Dublin, Ireland

• George Town: RM620,000

• Duration: 2.5+2.5 years

Highlights

• Receive the best of both worlds where you'll spend the first 2.5 years of pre-clinical studies in Dublin, Ireland, followed by 2.5 years of clinical training in Penang
• RUMC students are the only medical students to have access to Penang's teaching hospitals and clinics
• Internationally-recognised degree conferred by the National University of Ireland (NUI) that's recognised by the Irish Medical Council and Malaysian Medical Council (MMC), enabling you to practise in Ireland, Malaysia, USA, UK and others
• The only medical school in Malaysia that guarantees an overseas study opportunity where you'll receive your pre-clinical education at either RCSI or UCD in Dublin, Ireland

Campus

• George Town: RM620,000

Duration

• Duration: 2.5+2.5 years

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Scholarships

RUMC offers a number of full scholarships for those interested in studying its Medicine programme. Here are some of RUMC scholarships.

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Full Scholarship - Medicine

Amount

100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

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• Highlights

• For those with active participation in extracurricular activities and hold leadership positions in clubs and societies
• Awarded only to applicants achieving at least 3As at A-Level or 38 points at IBDP or equivalent
• Interview required

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RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Partial Scholarship - Medicine

Amount

20% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

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• Highlights

• Scholarship amount is based on academic results
• Awarded only to applicants achieving at least 3As at A-Level or 38 points at IBDP or equivalent

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RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Foundation in Science Scholarships

Amount

Up to 50% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation

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• Highlights

• Scholarship amount is based on academic results
• To qualify, you will need a minimum 6As in SPM or IGCSE
• No interview/assessment required

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