Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (Open Channel / SATU)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
5 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Oct
Tuition Fees
RM500,000
Course Highlights
- Accredited by the Malaysian Medical Council (Malaysia)
- This programme will provide you with the current best practices in medical education, high teacher-student ratios and extensive educational support
- University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) has more than 1,000 beds and more than 1 million patients annually, giving you ample opportunities to practise the art of Medicine in a safe and supervised environment
- You will be equipped with early and sustained clinical experience with essential communication skills to give you confidence and the comfort level to excel in your duties during the clinical practice years and beyond
Entry Requirements
- STPM:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.80
- Obtain a minimum of grade A- in TWO (2) subjects (Biology & Chemistry) and grade A- in one (1) subject: Physics, Additional Mathematics or Mathematics
- Stream: Science stream
- Matriculation / Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.80
- Obtain a minimum of grade A- in TWO (2) subjects (Biology & Chemistry) and grade A- in one (1) subject: Physics, Additional Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
- Obtain a minimum of grade A- in these FIVE (5) subjects at the SPM level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and English Language
- Stream: Art and Science stream
- Diploma / Equivalent (requirement 1: STPM from a non-current year) – (Open under Channel One Only)
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.80
- Obtain a minimum of grade A- in these TWO (2) subjects at the STPM level: Biology & Chemistry and grade A- in one (1) subject: Physics, Additional Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
- Diploma / Equivalent (requirement 2: Matriculation/Foundation from a non-current year) – (Open under Channel One Only)
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.80
- Obtain a minimum of grade A- in these TWO (2) subjects at the Matriculation / Foundation level: Biology & Chemistry and grade A- in one (1) subject: Physics, Additional Mathematics
- Obtain a minimum of grade A- in these FIVE (5) subjects at the SPM level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and English Language
- UM SATU Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.80
- Obtain a minimum of grade A- in these TWO (2) subjects at the UM SATU Foundation level: Biology & Chemistry and grade A- in one (1) subject: Physics, Mathematics
- Obtain a minimum of grade A- in these FIVE (5) subjects at the SPM level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and English Language
- GCE A-Level:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
- Obtain a minimum of grade A in these THREE (3) subjects at the (A-level):
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics / Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 36 points
- Obtained at least Grade 6 (HL) or Grade 5 (SL) in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics
- Obtain a minimum of grade A- in FIVE (5) subjects at the SPM level/equivalent or O-Level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and English Language
- AUSMAT:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 90 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
- Obtain a minimum of grade A in THREE (3) subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics
- Obtain a minimum of grade A- in FIVE (5) subjects at the SPM level or equivalent: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and English Language
- Bachelor's Degree Programme (SATU):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.70 at the Bachelor's degree level in Science or Applied Science from any institution recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
Additional Requirement:
- Obtained results from the MSAT-Malaysia / BMAT / GAMSAT / MCAT examination or other equivalent qualifications approved by the University Senate for the current or previous year, according to the level set by the Faculty
- Certified to be free from physical disabilities and serious mental illnesses, serious infectious diseases, and has never been convicted of any criminal activities that may have implications as a medical practitioner. Failure to provide valid and accurate information, especially regarding personal health as a medical practitioner, may result in the application being rejected and/or termination of studies in this field.
- Interview is required for this course
- Test is required for this course
- Obtain a minimum of Band 4.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 4.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
- Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
- IELTS (Academic) Band 6 overall;
- TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) minimum score of 78
Course Structure
- Language in Medicine
- Foundation
- Musculoskeletal Sciences
- Cardiovascular Sciences
- Respiratory Sciences
- Hematology
- Neurosciences, Vision, Behavior
- Endocrine, Nutrition and Sexual Health
- Renal and Urology
- Gastroenterology and Nutrition
- Oncology and Palliative Care
- Medicine
- Pediatric
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology
- Acute Care
- Psychological Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Community (Public Health)
- Medicine
- Pediatric
- Surgery
- Primary Care Medicine
Elective Term
- Elective Term is placed prior to the beginning of Stage 3.2 and the Pre-Internship Term (PRINT) is at the end of Stage 3.3
- Provide students who have successfully completed the MIA 3001: Practice of Clinical Medicine (Stage 3.1) course an opportunity to gain further exposure in clinical, community or research areas in another institution in Malaysia or overseas
- Students may choose an elective placement that is organised by Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya or you may determine your own placement
- At the end of the Elective Term you are required to submit a written report
- In an event if you are required to repeat a posting during the Elective period in Stage 3.1, you may be given an opportunity to undertake Elective posting at the end of Stage 3.2
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM500,000
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM500,800
