About Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) is an international branch campus of Newcastle University UK and a private university in Malaysia. Established in 2011, it is located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor as part of EduCity.

NUMed offers undergraduate degrees in medicine (MBBS) and biomedical science, as well as a foundation programme that provides a pathway to both of these degrees. The curriculum and study courses are identical to those provided in the UK and you will obtain an award conferred by Newcastle University, UK. Thus, you will be obtaining a UK qualification with the benefit of paying lower tuition fees.

Newcastle University is one of the top medical schools in the UK and NUMed's MBBS degree is the only medical programme in Malaysia that is recognised by both the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and the General Medical Council (GMC), UK.

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) Ranking & Reputation

Newcastle University has a reputation for providing excellence. Newcastle University is ranked #129 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025) and is one of the top 82 universities in the world for medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). In addition, NUMed is rated 'Berdaya Saing (Competitive)' in the latest SETARA rating. 

Why Study at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Recognition by the General Medical Council, UK
NUMed’s medical programme is not only fully recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) but also UK’s General Medical Council (GMC), ensuring that you will be eligible to practice medicine in the UK

Russell Group University
As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, Newcastle University is known for its high-quality research and teaching, offering you access to world-class facilities and resources

Affordable UK medical education
Get access to top-tier UK medical education at a more affordable cost compared to studying in the UK

Introduction of early clinical experience
The programme offers early clinical experience from the first year of study, allowing you to gain practical exposure to clinical settings (community clinics and hospitals) and enhancing your learning and understanding of the medical practice

Campus Location

Newcastle University Malaysia is nestled in Nusajaya, Johor and is part of EduCity in the Iskandar Development Region. Its expansive campus, spanning over 5.26 hectares, provides an ideal setting for academic pursuits. Conveniently positioned, the campus is a short 10-minute drive from Legoland and 15 minutes from Puteri Harbour, AEON and Tesco, offering students ample opportunities for leisure and essentials. Furthermore, the campus is strategically located just 30 minutes away from Johor Bahru and the Senai International Airport, with Singapore accessible within the same timeframe by car.

Nusajaya is one of the biggest developments in the Iskandar Development Region, and will be an integrated city that provides a world class environment for business, living and leisure.

Courses Offered

The Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia is known for its medical and health science programmes. Check out all the programmes offered by NUMed here.

Featured programmes at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Intake

May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM27,580

A 2% discount is available for students who pay the full academic year fee before the tuition fee due date.

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Malaysia's first and only UK medical education

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Scholarships
• Duration

• Mirrors the foundation programme offered at Newcastle University in the UK
• Teaching and learning strategy that encourages you to gain gradual knowledge and understanding through lectures and practical laboratory sessions
• Develop the necessary knowledge, intellectual skills and practical laboratory skills to study medicine, biomedical or biological sciences, or pharmacy at NUMed or in Newcastle UK
• Ranked #129 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025

• Iskandar Puteri: RM27,580

SPM:

• 8(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
• Must achieve As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, and achieve a CGPA of 4.00 during the foundation year

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 8(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
• Must achieve As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, and achieve a CGPA of 4.00 during the foundation year

• Duration: 1 year

Highlights

• Mirrors the foundation programme offered at Newcastle University in the UK
• Teaching and learning strategy that encourages you to gain gradual knowledge and understanding through lectures and practical laboratory sessions
• Develop the necessary knowledge, intellectual skills and practical laboratory skills to study medicine, biomedical or biological sciences, or pharmacy at NUMed or in Newcastle UK
• Ranked #129 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025

Campus

• Iskandar Puteri: RM27,580

Scholarships

SPM:

• 8(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
• Must achieve As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, and achieve a CGPA of 4.00 during the foundation year

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 8(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
• Must achieve As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, and achieve a CGPA of 4.00 during the foundation year

Duration

• Duration: 1 year

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Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM127,920

A 2% discount is available for students who pay the full academic year fee before the tuition fee due date.

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Malaysia's first and only UK medical education

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Duration

• A 2+1 degree where you'll spend 2 years at NUMed Malaysia in Johor and 1 year at the Newcastle UK campus
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), UK
• Option to apply for transfer to NUMed Malaysia's MBBS degree programme at the end of the first year of study
• Ranked #129 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025

• Iskandar Puteri: RM127,920

• Duration: 2+1 years

Highlights

• A 2+1 degree where you'll spend 2 years at NUMed Malaysia in Johor and 1 year at the Newcastle UK campus
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), UK
• Option to apply for transfer to NUMed Malaysia's MBBS degree programme at the end of the first year of study
• Ranked #129 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025

Campus

• Iskandar Puteri: RM127,920

Duration

• Duration: 2+1 years

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Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM503,000

A 2% discount is available for students who pay the full academic year fee before the tuition fee due date.

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Malaysia's first and only UK medical education

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Duration

• Recognised by both Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and General Medical Council, UK (GMC)
• Gain clinical compentency from the beginning of Year 1 where you will meet you meet real patients early in the course
• Opportunities to study in the UK for a period and gain clinical experience from other parts of the world while paying Malaysia campus tuition fees
• Ranked #82 in the world for Medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

• Iskandar Puteri: RM503,000

• Duration: 5 years

Highlights

• Recognised by both Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and General Medical Council, UK (GMC)
• Gain clinical compentency from the beginning of Year 1 where you will meet you meet real patients early in the course
• Opportunities to study in the UK for a period and gain clinical experience from other parts of the world while paying Malaysia campus tuition fees
• Ranked #82 in the world for Medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

Campus

• Iskandar Puteri: RM503,000

Duration

• Duration: 5 years

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Scholarships

Here are some of NUMed's scholarships for students interested in their medical and health science programmes. 

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Family Discount

Amount

10% tuition fee waiver per year

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

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• Highlights

• For degree programmes
• For husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, fathers and mothers of alumni or current students

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Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Progression Discounts / Academic Excellence Award

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation

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• Highlights

• For Foundation students progressing into an undergraduate degree at NUMed
• For 100% discount, you must have achieved a minimum of 8As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and one other subject at SPM or equivalent, and achieve CGPA of 4.00 in the Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from NUMed Malaysia
• For 50% discount, you must have achieved a minimum of 5As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and one other subject at SPM or equivalent, and achieve CGPA of 4.00 in the Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from NUMed Malaysia
• Discount is on the Foundation fees where the award will be deducted from the degree's first year tuition fees

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Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

The Vice Chancellor's Merit Awards

Amount

10% tuition fee waiver per year

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

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• Highlights

• Award is for undergraduate students who have achieved academic distinction in their previous year of study, and Foundation students who have excelled in their Foundation programme

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