Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Our Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) curriculum focuses on offering a complete education in medical sciences and clinical abilities, resulting in highly skilled medical professionals ready for the changing healthcare market.

The properly developed program ensures current knowledge and training. With a heavy emphasis on clinical training in medicine and surgery, you'll receive hands-on experience and build the skills needed to succeed in your future medical career.

In addition, we help students prepare for the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination), which is required for all local and international students who want to work in the United States. Take advantage of our exclusive access to the Elsevier ClinicalKey Student resource, which provides:

Over 4,500 USMLE questions.
Study guides and simulated examinations
Detailed replies and performance feedback.


 

• Taylor’s Foundation in Science (FIS): Pass with CGPA 3.00 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics with at least GPA 3.00 in Biology and Chemistry
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics with at least B in Biology and Chemistry
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Min. B4 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics
• A Levels: Min. BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics with at least B in Biology and Chemistry
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM)/SACE International / The Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT): ATAR 80 with at least Grade B each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) / Canadian International Matriculation Programme / Canadian Grade 12/13 / Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12: Min. average of 80% in 6 subjects with 80% each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP): Min. 30 points including 2 science subjects / Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level (SL) with a min. 4 points each in Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics
• Matriculation in Science (by Ministry of Education Malaysia): Pass with CGPA 3.00 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics with at least GPA 3.00 in Biology and Chemistry
• Other Qualifications: Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

English Language Requirements:

• IELTS: Band 6.0
• TOEFL: 79 (Internet Based Test)
• MUET: Band 4
• UEC English: B4
• O Level: Grade C
• 1119 (GCE-O): Grade B

YEAR 1
Semester 1

• Intro to Health & Discipline
• Human Structure / Function / Biochemistry (Cell & Excitable Tissues / Anatomy / Embryology / Molecule Basis of Medicine / Pharmacology / Genetics / Microbiology / Musculoskeletal / Pathology)
• Learning Skills / ICT / Communication Skills & Bioethics / Entrepreneurship
• MPU (U1) - Module 1*

Semester 2

• Haematology & Immunology Block
• Cardiovascular System Block
• Respiratory System Block
• Introductory Clinical Medicine
• Learning Skills / ICT / Communication Skills & Bioethics / Entrepreneurship
• Special Study Module (SSM)
• MPU (U1) - Module 2*

YEAR 2
Semester 3

• Gastrointestinal System Block
• Behavioral Science Block
• Public Health & Research Methodology Block
• Research Project
• Clinical Sessions
• Learning Skills / ICT / Communication Skills & Bioethics / Entrepreneurship
• MPU (U2)*
• MPU (U4)*

Semester 4

• Endocrine & Reproductive System Block
  • Urinary System Block
  • Nervous System Block
  • Clinical Sessions
  • Learning Skills / ICT / Communication Skills & Bioethics / Entrepreneurship
  • MPU (U3)*
• Professional Exam I

YEAR 3
Semester 5

• Clinical Rotations
  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Paediatrics
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Semester 6

• Clinical Rotations
  • Orthopedics
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
  • Family Medicine
  • Community Medicine (Community Placement)

YEAR 4
Semester 7

• Clinical Rotations
  • Intro to Health & Discipline
  • Human Structure / Function / Biochemistry (Cell & Excitable Tissues / Anatomy / Embryology / Molecule Basis of Medicine / Pharmacology / Genetics / Microbiology / Musculoskeletal / Pathology)
  • Learning Skills / ICT / Communication Skills & Bioethics / Entrepreneurship
  • MPU (U1) - Module 1*

Semester 8

• Clinical Rotations
  • Haematology & Immunology Block
  • Cardiovascular System Block
  • Respiratory System Block
  • Introductory Clinical Medicine
  • Learning Skills / ICT / Communication Skills & Bioethics / Entrepreneurship
  • Special Study Module (SSM)
  • MPU (U1) - Module 2*
• Integrated Lectures / Radiology / Community Medicine
• Clinical Electives

YEAR 5
Semester 9

• Clinical Rotations
  • Psychiatry
  • Family Medicine
  • Anaesthesia & Intensive Care
  • Ophthalmology
  • Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
  • Integrated Lectures / Radiology / Community Medicine

Semester 10

• Clinical Rotations
  • Internal Medicine
  • Paediatrics
  • Surgery
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Orthopedics
• Professional Exam II

NOTE:
* The Ministry of Education (MOE) requires all students to take Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) (i.e. General Studies) which is categorised under U1, U2, U3 and U4 within the duration of their studies. U1 modules are prescribed by MOE whereas U2, U3 and U4 modules are from a list of University Core Modules (UCM) prescribed as per the Programme Guide.