Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Overview of Doctor Of Medicine MD in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Malaysia

The medical course comprises a preclinical phase (2 years) of basic medical sciences, an intermediate stage of junior clinical clerkship (1 year) followed by senior medical clerkship (2 years). Problem solving, methods of inquiry, critical thinking and independent learning strategies are emphasized. At the end of the course, students are expected to graduate with competencies in the relevant areas of knowledge and clinical skills, apart from leadership and communication skills pertaining to working with other healthcare professionals.

The course also equips graduates with life-long learning and medical research capabilities via a special research module. Personal and professional development modules spanning the duration of the 5-year program equips learners with important soft skills, awareness of medical ethics and a sense of social responsibility.

Our aim is to produce well-rounded medical professionals who are able to serve society in challenging and varied work environments and who are well-positioned for further postgraduate training. Students are supported by a mentor-mentee system throughout the programme

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

STPM / MATRICULATION / ASASIpintar

A minimum CGPA of 3.80 and a minimum of Grade B (GP 3.0) in the following subjects :

Biology

• Chemistry •

Physics/Mathematics (Logical Reasoning/Statistics/Vector Calculus)

                           OR

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Obtained 37 points with a minimum of 2 Science or Mathematics

at the "Higher Level” (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level AND

Obtain at least a score of 4 in the following subjects :

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics / Mathematics

                                                    OR

General Certificate of Education Advanced (‘A’) Level

Obtained a minimum of Grade AAB or ABB in 3 of the following subjects :

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics / Mathematics

                          AND

Obtained at least Grade B at the SPM level in the following subjects :

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and

• One other subject

• A minimum of Level 3 (Band 3) in the Malaysian University English Test

• (MUET) Band 3.0 (Malaysian students)

• TOEFL: 550

• IELTS: 6.0

• Pass an interview conducted by the faculty

Additional requirements

• Graduated from an institution recognized by MQA or certified by JPA

• Subject to the decision of the student selection committee