Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM)
Bukit Baru, Melaka, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
5 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Apr*, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM360,000
Course Highlights
- One of the oldest MBBS programmes in Malaysia, with 49 batches to-date (as at 2022).
- Learn human anatomy using cadaver dissection, with real human body parts available in MUCM's Anatomy Museum, supplemented with a modern, state-of-the-art Anatomage table
- Gain valuable experience through Shadow Housemanship in Semester 10, where you are attached to a houseman, giving you the opportunity of being in operating theatres and practise simple tasks like taking blood samples and cleaning wounds
- Learn from MUCM's clinical teaching faculty, who are specialists with extensive years of clinical practice locally and overseas
Course Structure
Pre-Clerkship
Semester 1-4:
- Anatomy*
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Forensic Medicine
- Foundation of Clinical Skills
Junior Clerkship
Semester 5-7:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Community Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Orthopaedics
- Palliative Medicine
- Medical Ethics
- Elective**
Senior Clerkship
Semester 8-9:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Community Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Orthopaedics
- Ophthalmology
- Ear, Nose & Throat
Shadow Housemanship
Semester 10:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Orthopaedics
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
*Encompasses cadaveric & 3D Virtual Dissection (Anatomage table)
**Students undertake one-month clinical elective posting of their choice locally or internationally - Self sponsored Anaesthesia, Dermatology and Imaging are interspersed between junior and senior clerkships
Entry Requirements
*All applicants except those with the degree qualification, STPM/A Level must fulfil the requirement at SPM/O Levels or its equivalent. A combination of SPM and O Level results is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement.
SPM/O Levels or its equivalent: 5 Bs each in: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics; and another subject
UEC: B4 each in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics/Mathematics/Advanced Mathematics
AND
- STPM/A Level: Grades BBB, ABC or AAC or CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics (Combination of A Level or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement.)
- Matriculation or Foundation in Science or Pre-Medical programme: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics Minimum grade for each subject is C (GP 2.0) AND provided the course is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution.
- UEC: Grade B4 each in 5 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics; AND Mathematics; AND Advanced Mathematics
- MUFY/UNSW/Western Australia Curriculum Council/HSC Sydney Australia/Trinity College Foundation Studies/Australian Universities Foundation Programmes/South Australian Matriculation (SAM)/Victorian Certificate of Education/Australia Year 12/AUSMAT: Aggregate or equivalent of B in 3 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics OR 80% ATAR provided the subjects include in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics
- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3, or New Zealand Bursary: Average of 80% in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
- CPU/CIMP/Canadian Grade 12/13/Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12: Average of 80% in 3 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics
- Indian Pre-University: Obtain Eligibility Certificate from National Medical Commission India AND Pass the NEET* Exam; and Average of 70% in 3 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics
* NEET - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test: The NEET is required for Indian Citizen who wish to work in India [subject to fulfilling the National Medical Commission (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, 2021 dated 18 November 2021 and any other regulations] *** Those who do not intend to work as a medical practitioner in India must provide a signed letter of undertaking witnessed by a Lawyer or Commissioner of Oath. This letter of undertaking must clearly state that they will not seek registration with National Medical Commission of India. - IBDP: Minimum overall score 33 points, 2 science subjects (Biology AND Chemistry) at Higher Level (HL) AND Mathematics at HL AND attained a minimum score of 5 each in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Mathematics *This requirement is effective starting from January 2024
- Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) AND provided the programme is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years and completed in the same institution. SPM/O Level or its equivalent: minimum 2 Bs in any 2 subjects Biology; AND/OR Chemistry; AND/OR Physics AND Credits in 3 subjects in English; AND Mathematics OR Additional Mathematics; AND another subject
- Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) for entry to 5-year medical programme
- Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) for entry to 5-year medical programme
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM500
Tuition fees
RM360,000
Other miscellaneous fees
RM18,460
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM378,660
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