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 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
  • 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

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM620,000

Other miscellaneous fees

RM28,676

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM648,376

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