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

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM378,660

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