Quick Facts
Duration
9 months
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Sep
Tuition Fees
RM40,000
Course Highlights
- An alternative pathway into RUMC's medicine programme that consists of stand-alone and integrated modules to equip you with a solid grounding in biomedical sciences
- Rigorous curriculum that provides you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed in medical school
- 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:
- Module 1: Introduction to Medical Physics (5 Credits)
- Module 2: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (5 credits)
- Module 3: Introduction to Human Biology (5 credits)
- Module 4: Human Systems I – Skin/Musculoskeletal System and Nervous System/Special Senses (5 credits)
- Module 5: Human Systems II – Cardiovascular/Immune/GIT/Excretory Systems and Reproduction/Endocrine/Respiratory Systems (5 credits)
- Module 6: Professionalism in the Health Sciences (5 credits)
- Module 8: Biomedical Laboratory Sciences (5 credits)
Semester 2:
- Module 2: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (5 credits)
- Module 4: Human Systems I – Skin/Musculoskeletal System and Nervous System/Special Senses (5 credits)
- Module 5: Human Systems II – Cardiovascular/Immune/GIT/Excretory Systems and Reproduction/Endocrine/Respiratory Systems (5 credits)
- Module 6: Professionalism in the Health Sciences (5 credits)
- Module 7: Introduction to Disease, Diagnostics & Therapeutics (5 credits)
- Module 8: Biomedical Laboratory Sciences (5 credits)
Entry Requirements
A. Higher School Certificate Level or its equivalent
STPM: B+B+B+ in
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Physics
A-Level: BBB in
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Physics
- A-level subject must be taken in 2 consecutive academic years. Any repeat examinations taken outside of these 2 years will not be considered.
International Baccalaureate:
- Minimum overall 34 points (including bonus points) with a minimum score 5 in:
- HL Biology
- HL Chemistry
- SL Mathematics
University Matriculation / Foundation in Science / Pre-Medical Course:
- CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) including 3 subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Physics
- providing the course in not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 5 B4's
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics 1 or Advanced Mathematics 1
- Mathematics 2 or Advanced Mathematics 2
Canadian High School Diploma (Year 12)
- Average of 85% in 3 subjects with individual scores of 85% in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Physics
Monash University Foundation Pre-University Programme (MUFY) / University of New South Wales (UNSW Foundation):
- Average of 80% in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Physics
Australian Year 12 ACT, HSC, NTCE, QCE, SACE, TCE, VCE, WACE:
- ATAR 80 including:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Physics
Indian Pre-University:
- Pass the NEET Exam and obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the National Medical Commission India (NMCI) OR
- Letter of Undertaking (LOU) AND
- Average of 80% with an individual score of 75% in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Physics
- Average of 80% with an individual score of 75% in:
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 / New Zealand Bursary:
- Average of 80% in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Physics
America High School Diploma:
- CGPA 3.50 (out of 4.00) with a score of minimum 2 each in:
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Mathematics or AP Calculus or AP Physics
International Foundation Group (IFG) Medical Foundation Programme:
- Overall 70% with no other individual module scores less than
65%
Caribbean Advance Proficiency Examination (CAPE):
- I, II, II in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Physics
NCUK International Foundation Year:
- AAAB in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- English for Academic Purposes
Bachelor Degree in Health or Pure Science or Applied Science:
- CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) or Upper Second Class Honours (2:1)
Pre-requisite
- All Pre-Medical (FY) applicants must present a minimum 5B’s in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and one additional subject at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent. Entry requirements are subject to change by the authoritative agencies/bodies.
- Minimum 'Pass' in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM
- SPM BM is not required upon admissions, however before completion of the medical degree 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
- Note:
- * EPT 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
RM40,000
Other miscellaneous fees
RM1,000
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM40,700
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