Doctor of Medicine

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

5 Years

Tuition Fees

RM100,140

Intake

December

Overview

Leveraging on the Sunway ecosystem
Gain clinical experience at Sunway Medical Centre, a leading private quaternary hospital in Malaysia with a range of comprehensive medical and specialised services. The Sunway Healthcare Group, with its network of hospitals, specialist centres, and ancillary healthcare services, provides abundant opportunities for exposure to a myriad of fields within healthcare.

Digital health and telemedicine
Be at the forefront of high-tech healthcare delivery with exposure to telemedicine platforms, digital health solutions and other technological advances.

Inter-professional education
Be prepared for clinical practice and the next level of training by learning the roles and dynamics within a healthcare setting, and how best to collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Dynamic interplay between the health and well-being of humans and the planet 
Clinical competency and medical knowledge are expected of each medical graduate, but beyond that, this programme aims to nurture compassionate doctors who approach healthcare challenges holistically with planetary health and sustainability perspectives

World-class research ecosystem 
Students can immerse themselves in research projects with Sunway University’s established global partners such as the University of Cambridge, Oxford University, and Harvard University that seek to find innovative solutions to the most pressing healthcare challenges.

Transformative community initiatives
Through ongoing community projects, get involved in raising awareness on
environmental health, hygiene and nutrition, to safeguard and improve public health.

Programme Structure

Cellular Biomolecules
Tissues of Body
Membrane and Receptor
Metabolism
Sustainability in Medicine
Communication Skills
Critical Thinking
Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Malay Language for Communication 2
Integrity & Anti Corruption
Human Genetics
Infection & Immunity
Mechanisms of Diseases
Behavioural Sciences
Medicine & Society I
Musculoskeletal System
Philosophy and Current Issues
Appreciation of Ethics & Civilisation
Blood & Lymph
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Clinical Science I
Medicine & Society II
Community Service for Planetary Health
Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary System
Endocrine System
Neurosciences
Reproductive System
Clinical Science II
Intensive Research Project in Medicine I
Planetary Health in Medicine
Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
Internal Medicine I
Surgery I
Radiology I
Medicine and Society III
Family Medicine I
Advancements in Healthcare & Digital Technology
Intensive Research Project in Medicine II
Elective
Psychiatry
Obstetrics & Gynaecology I
Forensic Pathology
Opthalmology
Interprofessional Education
Orthopaedics
Paediatrics I
Anaesthesiology
Radiology II
Otorhinolaryngology
Internal Medicine II
Surgery II
Family Medicine II
Obstetrics & Gynaecology II
Paediatrics II
Emergency Medicine

Entry Requirements

Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology

CGPA 3.00 (including Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics). The minimum grade for
each subject is C

AND

Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at SPM or O-Level or its equivalent

A-Level

ABC or AAC or BBB in:
– Biology; and
– Chemistry; and
– Physics or Mathematics

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 80 provided the subjects include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics

OR

Aggregate or the equivalent of B in 3 subjects (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics)

AND

Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at SPM or O-Level or its equivalent

Canadian International Matriculation Programme

80% aggregate in 6 subjects
with an average of 80% in:
– Biology; and
– Chemistry; and
– Physics or Mathematics

AND

Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at SPM or O-Level or its equivalent

Monash University Foundation Year

80% including:
– Biology; and
– Chemistry; and
– Physics or Mathematics

AND

Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at SPM or O-Level or its equivalent

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

33 points with a minimum score of 5 in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics at Higher Level (HL)

AND

Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at SPM or O-Level or its equivalent

STPM

CGPA 3.0 with BBB, ABC, or AAC in:
– Biology; and
– Chemistry; and
– Physics or Mathematics

UEC

B4 each in 5 subjects:
– Biology; and
– Chemistry; and
– Physics; and
– Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics I
– Advanced Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics II

Other Qualifications

Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements

  • MUET Band 4
  • IELTS or equivalent 6.0
  • SPM English B+
  • O-Level English (1119) Credit
  • UEC English B4
  • Pre-University/Diploma/foundation or equivalent Programme conducted in English

Specific Requirements

Applicants are required to pass an interview and a medical check-up

Age Requirement

As per the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) guidelines, students need to be 18 years of age at the commencement of this programme.

About University

Sunway University

Malaysia

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