Foundation in Science

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jul, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM30,000

Course 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 such as 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

Course Structure

Semester 1:

  • General Physics 1
  • General Chemistry 1
  • General Biology 1
  • General Mathematics
  • Language, Communication & Study Skills 1
  • Basic IT

Semester 2:

  • General Physics 2
  • General Chemistry 2
  • Human Systems 1
  • Languages and Communication Skills 2
  • Professionalism in the Health Sciences

Semester 3:

  • Physics for Health Sciences
  • Chemistry for Health Sciences
  • Human Systems 2
  • Introduction to Diseases, Diagnostics, Therapeutics
  • Elective Projects

Entry Requirements

  • SPM / O-Level: 3A’s 2B’s in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Add Mathematics and one other subject
  • International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) [Pearson / Edexcel]: 3A’s & 2B’s / 77766 in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physics and one other subject
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 3 B4’s in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics 1 & 2 or Advanced Mathematics 1 & 2
  • International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP): 77766 in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and one other subject
  • General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) Science stream: 95% with 3As & 2B’s in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physics and one other subject
  • 6 Thailand Matayom 6: Overall CGPA 3.00 with a GPA 3.50 above in each of the Science: Biology (compulsory), Chemistry (compulsory), Physics (compulsory), Mathematics, English 
  • Vietnam High School: 45/50 points with a subject combination of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and one other subject
  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE): 3 B2’s and 2B3’s in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and one other subject

Note: For Malaysian students, a minimum pass in SPM BM is not required upon admission, however, before the medical degree programme is completed. 

  • 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

Note:

  • * 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

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM500

RM0

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM30,000

Other miscellaneous fees

RM3,000

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM32,700

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