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Doctor of Medicine (MD)

UCSI University

Level

bachelor

Duration

5 Years

Location

Springhill, Malaysia

Entry Exams

MUET

Tuition Fee

RM 532,524 (International, approximate total)

Intake

September

Program Overview

This medical programme stands out for its graduates who excel in their medical knowledge, skills and leadership. With a focus on five key areas – basic medical services; clinical and therapeutic methods, procedures, and investigations; community and family medicine; communication skills; and professional competence

– the curriculum is designed to produce highly skilled doctors capable of meeting future medical challenges and advancing healthcare.

From Year 1, students will be based at Bandar Springhill campus where the

is also at. Students will have the opportunity to perform medical procedures instead of merely observing. This early exposure to patient interaction will subsequently ensure a smoother transition from university student to a medical doctor.

This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher

**The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is now fully operational at

With a student-centred rather than teacher-centred programme, the curriculum is structured to foster and encourage student learning and the fostering of ownership over their own learning as the main objective.

The Faculty recognises that the philosophy of using problems to learn is the most effective learning approach suited to medicine, and is used to enhance the learning in Basic Medical Sciences.

Key Modules

  • 1Foundation in Medical Sciences
  • 2Medical Genetics
  • 3Basic Clinical Sciences
  • 4Community Studies and Bioethics
  • 5Behavioural Sciences, Communication Skills and Professional Personal Development 1
  • 6Haemopoietic System and Immunology
  • 7Cardiovascular System
  • 8Respiratory System
  • 9Endocrine System
  • 10Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition
  • 11Renal System
  • 12Reproductive System
  • 13Community Medicine and Bioethics
  • 14Behavioural Sciences, Communication Skills and Professional Personal Development 2
  • 15Neurosciences
  • 16Musculoskeletal System
  • 17Communicable Diseases
  • 18Professional Examination 1
  • 19Community Medicine I
  • 20Internal Medical I
  • 21Paediatrics I
  • 22General Surgery I
  • 23Obstetrics and Gynaecology I
  • 24Orientation to Clinical Practice
  • 25Community Medicine II
  • 26Orthopaedics
  • 27Psychiatry
  • 28Dermatology
  • 29Radiology
  • 30Ophthalmology
  • 31Otorhinolaryngology
  • 32Accident and Emergency
  • 33Anaesthesiology
  • 34Forensic Medicine
  • 35Therapeutic Medicine
  • 36Elective
  • 37Family Medicine
  • 38Internal Medicine II
  • 39Paediatrics II
  • 40General Surgery II
  • 41Obstetrics and Gynaecology II
  • 42Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  • 43(Falsafah dan isu semasa)
  • 44Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • 45(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
  • 46Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
  • 47(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
  • 48U2/U3
  • 49University Life
  • 50Integriti dan Antirasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption)
  • 51National Language A (only for local students who failed BM at SPM level) (Optional)
  • 52For All:
  • 53Community Medicine (embedded in MD curriculum)

Entry Requirements

  • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
  • Grade B each in 5 subjects i.e: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and another subject.
  • Malaysia Higher School Certificate (STPM)
  • Grades BBB, ABC or AAC or CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects i.e: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
  • General Certificate of Education Advanced ("A") Levels
  • Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
  • General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) Levels
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
  • B4 each in 5 subjects: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics; and Advanced Mathematics
  • Matriculation or Foundation in Science or Pre- Medical Programme
  • CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects i.e.:
  • Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics with minimum grade for each subject is C (GPA 2.0) and provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution.
  • Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY) or University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation or Western Australia Curriculum Council or HSC Sydney Australia or Trinity College Foundation Studies or Australian Universities Foundation Programmes or South Australian Matriculation (SAM) or Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12 or Australian Matriculation (Ausmat)
  • Aggregate or the equivalent of B in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
  • 80% ATAR provided the subjects includes Biology, Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
  • National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 or New Zealand Bursary
  • Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology, Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU) or Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP) / Canadian Grade 12/13 or Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade12
  • Indian Pre-university
  • Obtain Eligibility Certificate from National Medical Commission India, Pass the NEET* Exam; and
  • Average of 70% in 3 subjects i.e.: 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.
  • ***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 the National Medical Commission of India.
  • Diploma International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
  • 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 (minimum 5 semesters/2.5 years and completed in the same institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0) and 2Bs each in Biology/Chemistry/Physics; and 3 credits each in English and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and 1 other subject at SPM/O-level/equivalent
  • Degree in Health/Pure/Applied Sciences
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) for entry to 5-year medical programme.
  • Degree in Arts/Humanities
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0) for entry to 5-year medical programme.
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local Students
  • SPM English 1119/O-Level English
  • Minimum Grade of B3
  • Minimum Grade A2
  • For International Students

Career Prospects

  • Specialisation - At least 4 years
  • Pathology
  • Immunology
  • Internal Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Paediatrics
  • Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
  • Ophthalmology (Eye)
  • Radiology
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Community Medicine
  • Sub-specialisation - A further 2 to 4 years
  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Plastic Surgery

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