Overview of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor Surgery in Royal College of Surgeons In Ireland Malaysia
Our 5-year Medicine programme is delivered transnationally – beginning with comprehensive pre-clinical training in Dublin followed by extensive clinical training in Penang
SUBJECTS
Throughout the 5-year Medicine programme, you will learn the fundamentals of basic and health sciences that focus on systems and skills, as outlined below.
Year 1-3
(Ireland)
Year 3-5
(Malaysia)
Systems:
Cardiovascular
Central Nervous System
Gastrointestinal & Hepatology
Genito-urinary
Haematology
Locomotor
Renal, Endocrine & Breast
Respiratory
Psychology
Sociology
Tropical Medicine
Each system consists of:
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Evidence-Based Medicine
Genetics
Introduction to Clinical Practice
Microbiology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics in Medicine
Physiology
Public Health & Epidemiology
Clinical Skills
Communication Skills
Medicine
Surgery
Orthopaedics
Family Medicine
Paediatrics
Public Health
Psychiatry
Ear, Nose & Throat
Forensic & Legal Medicine
Obstetrics
Ophthalmology
Anaesthesiology
Emergency Medicine
Radiology
Clinical Elective
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A-Level/ STPM
ABB in:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics
International Baccalaureate
36 points (including bonus points) with a minimum of 2 HL and 1 SL in 3 Science subjects
AND attained a minimum score of 5 at Higher Level each in:
Biology
Chemistry
1. Monash University Foundation Pre-University Programme (MUFY)
2. University of New South Wales (UNSW Foundation)
Aggregate or Average of 95% or the equivalent of B in any 3 subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics
1. Western Australia Curriculum Council
2. HSC Sydney Australia
3. Trinity College Foundation Studies
4. Australian Universities Foundation Programme
5. South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
6. Victoria Certificate of Education Australia (Year 12)
7. Australian Matriculation
93 ATAR provided the subjects include:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics
1. Canadian Pre-University
2. Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP/Canadian Grade 12/13)
3. Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12
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1. Malaysian Matriculation
2. Foundation in Science
3. Pre-Medical Course
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics
providing the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution AND 5B’s each in:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
Physics
Another subject
In SPM/O-Level or its equivalent
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
1 B3, 4 B4’s:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
Irish Leaving Certificate
465 points with
1 H2, 2 H3’s in 3 subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics
1. National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
2. New Zealand Bursary
Average of 90% in any 3 subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics
America High School Diploma
CGPA 3.50 (out of 4.0) with 3 Advanced Placements with minimum score of 4 in the following subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics
Thai Matayom 6
Entry via Foundation in Science
Vietnam High School
Entry via Foundation in Science
Science Degree
BSc in Science
CGPA 3.2 (out of 4.0) or above
MSc, PhD in Science
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) or above
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to submit English language requirements in the form of IELTS, TOEFL and/or SOPM GCE 1119 English.
Admissions to confirm your eligibility upon receiving the application.
Applicants from the backgrounds of Foundation in Science, Pre-Medical Foundation (excluding RUMC Pre-Medical Year) and some Matriculation programmes to attain a minimum of the following at School Certificate level or its equivalent:
SPM / O-Level:
5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) AND another subjects.
