STPM:

• ABB in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Physics

A-Level:

• ABB in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Physics
• Subject must be taken in 2 consecutive academic years. Any repeat examination outside the 2 years will not be considered

International Baccalaureate: 

• Minimum overall 36 points (including bonus point); AND
• Attained a minimum score of 5 in:
  • HL Biology
  • HL Chemistry
  • HL Mathematic

University Matriculation / Foundation in Science / Pre-Medical Course: 

• CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) including 3 subjects: 
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics/Physics
  • (Provided the programme is not less than 1 year in the same institution)
• Attained minimum B at School Certificate level or its equivalent in: 
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Another Subject

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 

• 1 B3, 4 B4s in:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Advanced Mathematics I or Mathematics I
  • Advanced Mathematics II or Mathematics II
  • (Results from two sittings are acceptable)

Canadian High School Diploma (Year 12): 

• Average of 85% in any 3 subjects with an individual score of:
  • 85% Biology
  • 85% Chemistry
  • 85% Mathematics or Physics
• A score of 4 each in:
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Calculus or AP Physics

Monash University Foundation Pre-University Programme (MUFY) / University of New South Wales (UNSW Foundation): 

• Average of 90% in:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics/Physics
• Attained minimum B at School Certificate level or its equivalent in: 
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Another Subject

Australian Year 12 ACT, HSC, NTCE, QCE, SACE, TCE: 

• 93 ATAR provided the subject include: 
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics/Physics

Indian Pre-University (Year 12): 

• Pass the NEET Exam and obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the National Medical Commission India (NMCI) OR Letter of Undertaking (LOU)
• Average 90% with an individual score of 75% in: 
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics/Physics
• *Applicable for CBSE and CISCE certificates. Other state
  boards or awarding bodies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3* / New Zealand Bursary*: 

• A minimum of 80 credits, including:
  • One Level 3 subject endorsed with Excellence
  • Two Level 3 subjects endorsed with Merit
• The subjects must include the following required sciences:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics/Physics

America High School Diploma with Advanced Placement: 

• CGPA 3.50 (out of 4.00) with a score of 4 each in: 
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics or AP Calculus

International Foundation Group (IFG) Medical Foundation Programme: 

• Overall 80% with an Individual score of: 
  • 80% in the Biology based modules
  • 80% in the Chemistry based modules
  • 75% in the other modules
• Attained minimum B at School Certificate level or its equivalent in: 
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Another Subject

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE): 

• I, I, II in: 
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics/Physics

Diploma in Health Sciences: 

• CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) including 3 subjects: 
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics/Physics
  • Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters of 2 1/2 years in the same accredited institution
• 2B’s each in:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
• Credits in 3 subjects;
  • English
  • Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
  • Physics
  • In SPM/O-Levels or its equivalent

Bachelor Degree in Health or Pure Sciences 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

PREREQUISITES:

• Bahasa Malaysia at SPM: Minimum ‘Pass’ (For Malaysians only)
• *SPM BM is not required upon admissions, however before completion of the medical degree programme.

Notes: 

• Age of Applicant: Any applicant must be of age (18 years old) before departure to Ireland for commencement of the Undergraduate Medicine programme.
• Irish & European Union (EU) Applicants: Applicants from Ireland and the European Union (EU) are advised to check on their eligibility status with the Admissions department.
• International Qualifications not listed in the entry criteria will be submitted to UK ENIC for qualification equivalency assessment against Cambridge A-Levels standard upon complete submission into the application portal. This verification process will take approximately six working days.
• Under certain circumstances, applicants may be required to complete a Letter of Undertaking (LOU), witnessed by a lawyer or commissioner of oaths, upon receiving the RUMC Offer Letter.
  Examples include:
  • Applicants holding a passport from a country that does not recognise qualifications from National University of Ireland (NUI).
  • Indian applicants who do not intend to practice medicine in India.
  • Other criteria to be considered case-by-case basis.
• Eligible applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to participate in a mandatory admissions interview following a thorough review of the submitted application through the portal. A successful interview will lead to the issuance of an offer letter.
  Interview invitations will be sent to applicants; those who do not attend the interview after the third invitation will be considered to have declined the offer.

Local Students

• 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

International Students

• 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

Notes:

• English Proficiency Test (EPT) is exempted only for international students from English-speaking countries.
• Must be less than two years validity at the time of admission.
• EPT to be in one-sitting. Any repeated components will not be considered.