Overview
Is Medicine & Surgery for You?
The University’s prestigious Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme, accredited and running since 2005, has a proud history of producing almost 2,000 medical professionals. Our MBBS programme delivers impactful education and training in medicine, utilising a student-centered and problem-based learning approach, essential for a successful career in medicine.
Career Impact
Career Prospect
Graduates of our Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme are well-equipped for careers in various medical fields, including:
- Medical Officer at Public Hospitals
- Private Medical Centre Physician
- Healthcare Administrator
- Higher Education Lecturer
- Research Scientist
Career Organisation
Employment Sectors for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Graduates:
- Public and private hospitals
- Research centres
- NGOs
- Universities
- Armed Forces
Course Structure
Course Description
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is a comprehensive 5-year programme divided into two phases: Basic Medical Sciences (Years 1-2) and Clinical Sciences (Years 3-5).
The initial years, based at the Cyberjaya campus, serve as a foundation for basic medical knowledge and is organised in sequential courses/blocks with early clinical exposure. Notably, our MBBS programme includes Disaster and Relief Medicine, preparing graduates for humanitarian missions.
The clinical phase begins in the third year, where students engage in practical learning in hospitals and health centres affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence. Successful graduates are awarded the MBBS degree, recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council and other international medical bodies.
Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Programme
The MBBS programme aims to produce doctors who are:
- Knowledgeable, competent, and capable of solving health issue critically and scientifically.
- Proficient in the practical and clinical skills in line with the standard medical practice.
- Effective and responsible leaders, possesses good communication and social skills and able to collaborate with others.
- Able to demonstrate personal, entrepreneurial, digital, and numeracy skills to address the needs of the healthcare system.
- Able to demonstrate high standards of professionalism instilled with good moral and ethical values.
Course Training and Practical
Year 1
- General Anatomy
- Introductory Medical Physiology
- Molecular Basis of Medicine & Nutrition
- General Pathology
- Behavioural Sciences
- Medical Microbiology & Immunology
- General Pharmacology
- Endocrine System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Early Clinical & Professional Development 1
- Early Clinical & Professional Development 2
- Hubungan Etnik (Ethnic Relations)
- Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (Islamic & Asia Civilization)
- Elective for Personal Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Pengajian Malaysia 3
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
Year 2
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Haematology
- Gastrointestinal System
- Nervous System
- Reproductive System
- Urinary System
- Public Health
- Disaster & Relief Medicine 1
- Early Clinical & Professional Development 3
- Early Clinical & Professional Development 4
- Kerajaan & Dasar Awam Malaysia
- Young Mercy / Wataniah
- REBM 1
- MBBS First Professional Exam
- Culture and Diversity
- Integrated Student, Leadership & entrepreneurship Training (ISLET)
Year 3
- Internal Medicine 1
- Surgery 1
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1
- Paediatrics 1
- Community Medicine
- REBM 2
Year 4
- Orthopaedics 1
- Mental Health, General & Military Psychiatry
- Specialty Postings
- Family Medicine
- Contemporary Topics in Medicine
- REBM 3
- Clinical Elective
- Disaster & Relief Medicine 2
- Forensic Medicine
Year 5
- Internal Medicine 2 & 3
- Surgery 2 & 3
- Paediatrics 2 & 3
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2 & 3
- Orthopaedics 2
- Clinical Psychiatry
- Emergency Medicine
- MBBS Final Professional Exam (Part 1 & 2)
The Experience
Who is teaching?
Students are taught by experienced specialist doctors who are recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and registered with the National Specialist Register (NSR).
The programme employs the following methods of teaching:
- Student-centred Team-based learning (SCTL)
- Problem-based Learning/Tutorial
- Clinical Skills Training (CST)
- Task-based Learning
- Tutorial
On Campus Learning
Virtual Tour of University Cyberjaya Campus
Off Campus Learning
Solve World Challenges
Committed to producing quality graduates in the field of Medicine, The University offers a fully-accredited MBBS programme recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council as well as other medicine-linked programmes that are in demand internationally encompassing undergraduate as well as postgraduate levels.
Staffed with experienced academicians from both the public and private sector, this includes former leaders from the Ministry of Health, public hospitals and public universities.
The programmes under the Faculty of Medicine expertly blends academic knowledge, clinical experience and industry expertise to produce graduates who are skilled, competent and caring.
Entry Requirement
Qualification |
Requirement |
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UoC Foundation/Foundation and Matriculation from Local Institution
Foundation
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CGPA 3.00 (out of 4.00) in three subjects i.e;
Provided the course is not less than one (1) year in the same accredited institution AND Minimum 5B’s in;
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STPM & A-Level
STPM
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Grades BBB, ABC or AAC, or CGPA 3.00 (out of 4.0) in three subjects i.e;
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UEC
Certificate
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Minimum B4 in 5 subjects:
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Diploma in Health Sciences
Diploma
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CGPA 3.50 (out of 4.00) AND provided the course is not less than five (5) semesters or 2 ½ years in the same accredited institution AND
the minimum entry qualification is 2Bs
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Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences
Bachelor’s Degree Level
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CGPA 3.00 (out of 4.00) 5-year medical programme |
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Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences
Bachelor’s Degree Level
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CGPA 3.30 (out of 4.00) 4-year graduate entry medical programme |
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IB Diploma
International Baccalaureate
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Minimum 30 points with at least Higher Level (HL) Science or Mathematics, and one (1) Science subject at Standard Level; and minimum grade 4 in
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Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
Other
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Obtain a rank of 80% provided the subjects include: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics |
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Indian Pre-University
Other
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Average of 70% in any three (3) subjects:
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For International Students Only
Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (before entry into MBBS). Notes
Applicants must pass a selection interview.
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Prerequisites |
Requirement |
| SPM | Minimum 5Bs in SPM/O-Levels for:
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