Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Obstetrics (MB BCh BAO)
RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)
George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
2.5+2.5 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Sep
Tuition Fees
RM620,000
Course Highlights
- Guaranteed spot to study in Ireland, either in RCSI or UCD, for the first 2.5 years of your medical degree programme, enabling you to immerse in the rich academic traditions and learn from renowned professors and researchers at the forefront of medical innovation
- As the only medical school in Penang, RUMC students enjoy exclusive access to Penang's teaching hospitals, allowing you to benefit from direct patient interaction, dedicated support from clinical staff and a high patient-to-student ratio
- Awarded by the National University of Ireland (NUI), one of the most respected universities in the world, RUMC's medical degree is recognised by key international bodies such as ECFMG, FAIMER and WDOMS, enabling you to practice medicine in countless countries across the globe
- RUMC's dual accreditation from the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and the Irish Medical Council (IMC) unlocks global career opportunities and opens doors for diverse practice, specialisation and collaboration
Course Structure
Systems:
- Cardiovascular
- Central Nervous System
- Gastrointestinal & Hepatology
- Genito-urinary
- Haematology
- Locomotor
- Renal, Endocrine & Breast
- Respiratory
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Tropical Medicine
Each system consists of:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Genetics
- Introduction to Clinical Practice
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physics in Medicine
- Physiology
- Public Health & Epidemiology
Systems:
- Cardiovascular
- Central Nervous System
- Gastrointestinal & Hepatology
- Genito-urinary
- Haematology
- Locomotor
- Renal, Endocrine & Breast
- Respiratory
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Tropical Medicine
Each system consists of:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Genetics
- Introduction to Clinical Practice
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physics in Medicine
- Physiology
- Public Health & Epidemiology
First Sem: Systems:
- Cardiovascular
- Central Nervous System
- Gastrointestinal & Hepatology
- Genito-urinary
- Haematology
- Locomotor
- Renal, Endocrine & Breast
- Respiratory
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Tropical Medicine
Each system consists of:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Genetics
- Introduction to Clinical Practice
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physics in Medicine
- Physiology
- Public Health & Epidemiology
Second Sem:
- Clinical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Family Medicine
- Paediatrics
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
- Ear, Nose & Throat
- Forensic & Legal Medicine
- Obstetrics
- Ophthalmology
- Anaesthesiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Radiology
- Clinical Elective
- Clinical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Family Medicine
- Paediatrics
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
- Ear, Nose & Throat
- Forensic & Legal Medicine
- Obstetrics
- Ophthalmology
- Anaesthesiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Radiology
- Clinical Elective
- Clinical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Family Medicine
- Paediatrics
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
- Ear, Nose & Throat
- Forensic & Legal Medicine
- Obstetrics
- Ophthalmology
- Anaesthesiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Radiology
- Clinical Elective
Entry Requirements
- STPM/A Level: ABB in Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics
- International Baccalaureate: 36 points (including bonus points) AND attained a minimum score of 5 each in: HL Biology, HL Chemistry, HL Mathematics
- University Matriculation/Foundation in Science/Pre-Medical Course: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) including 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics providing the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution AND 5Bs each in: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physics and another subject in SPM/O Level or its equivalent
- UEC: 1 B3, 4 B4s in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics
- Canadian High School Diploma (Year 12):
- Average of 85% in any 3 subjects with an individual score:
- 85% Biology
- 85% Chemistry
- 85% Mathematics or Physics AND
- 3 AP’s with a score of 4 each in:
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Mathematics or AP Physics
- Average of 85% in any 3 subjects with an individual score:
- Monash University Foundation Pre-University Programme (MUFY)/University of New South Wales (UNSW Foundation): Aggregate or Average of 90% or the equivalent of B in any 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
- Western Australia Curriculum Council/HSC Sydney Australia/Trinity College Foundation Studies/Australian Universities Foundation Programme/South Australian Matriculation (SAM)/Victoria Certificate of Education Australia (Year 12)/Australian Matriculation: 93 ATAR provided the subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 465 points with 1 H2, 2 H3's in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
- International Foundation Group (IFG) Medical Foundation Programme: Average of 80% overall with a score of 80% in the Biology and Chemistry-based modules with no other individual module score less than 75%.
- Indian Pre-University: Average of 90% in any 3 subjects with a score of 75% and above in each individual subject:
- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
- Obtain an Eligibility Certificate from National Medical Commission India.
- Pass the NEET Exam with a score of 70%
- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3/New Zealand Bursary: Average of 90% in any 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
- America High School Diploma: CGPA 3.50 (out of 4.0) with 3 Advanced Placements with a minimum score of 4 in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
- National Senior Certificate (with Matriculation Endorsement): 766 in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Mathematics, with a score of 6 each in the other 4 individual modules.
- General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) Science stream 95% - Entry into RUMC Foundation in Science (FIS): CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)
- Thai Matayom 6/Vietnam High School: Entry via Foundation in Science
- MSc, PhD in Science: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) or above
- Diploma in Health Sciences: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) including 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 1/2 years in the same accredited institution AND In SPM/O Level or its equivalent:
- 2Bs each in: Biology, Chemistry
- 3Cs each in: English, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physics
- Bachelor Degree in Health or Pure Science or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.2 (out of 4.0) or Upper Second Class Honours (2: 1)
- Bachelor Degree in the Art or Humanities: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) or First Class Honours
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE): I, I, II in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Physics
Pre-requisite:
A PASS in SPM / O Level or equivalent with 5 B's each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at school level or its equivalent.
For STPM / A Level Candidates:
- The SPM / O Level requirement is not applicable to applicants with STPM / A Level qualifications.
- The SPM / O Level requirement is applicable to applicants with STPM / A Level qualification entering Undergraduate Medicine via Pre-Medical Foundation Year.
For Other International Qualifications:
- Equivalency documentation from applicant’s institution is required to confirm that the programme is equivalent to Cambridge A Level.
Applying to Malaysia’s Public Sector?
- A PASS in Bahasa Melayu at SPM is required for Housemanship application
Age of Applicant
- Any applicant must be of age (18 years old) before departure to Ireland for commencement of the Undergraduate Medicine programme.
- 1119 GCE-O (up till SPM 2020): minimum grade 'B'
- CEFR (from SPM 2021 onwards): minimum grade 'C1'
- 1st Language English: minimum grade 'B'
- IELTS**: Overall score of 6.5 with each component not less than 6.0
- PTE Academic**: Overall score of 63 with each component not less than 59
- TOEFL IBT**: Overall score of 90 with each component not less than 21
*English Proficiency Test is exempted only for international students from English-speaking countries.
*Must be less than two years validity at the time of admission.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM500
RM0
Tuition fees
RM620,000
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM619,700
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RM800
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