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Study Mode | FULL TIME |
Level | UNDER-GRADUATE |
Duration | 5 Years |
Intake | MAR,SEPT |
This is a five-year programme that encompasses two phases. The Pre-Clinical phase and the Clinical phase.
The Pre-Clinical phase that spans over the first two years covers medical sciences subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Medical Microbiology and Medical Parasitology. The subjects are delivered in 4 blocks through an integrated approach. These are the foundation in medical sciences, which are block 1 consists Introduction to Behavioural Science, Clinical Skills and Community Medicine in block 2, System-Based Medical Sciences 1 in block 3 and System-Based Medical Sciences 2 in block 4.
The Clinical phase also comprises 4 blocks which spans over 3 years. These blocks are designated as block 5 (Junior Clerkship), block 6 (Specialty Clerkship I), block 7 (Specialty Clerkship II) and block 8 (Senior clerkship). For contents of each block, please refer to the modules below. Throughout the 5 years of study, subjects on soft skills development are also incorporated such as communication skills, behavioural science, team building, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and management.
Medical Sciences Phase (Year 1 & 2) |
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Block 1Foundation in Medical Sciences
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Block 2Introduction to Behavioural Science, Clinical and Community Medicine
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Block 3System-Based Medical Sciences I
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Block 4System-Based Medical Sciences II
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Clinical Phase (Year 3, 4 & 5) |
Block 5Junior Clerkship
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Block 6Specialty Clerkship I
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Block 7Specialty Clerkship II
Combined Specialties Postings
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Block 8Senior Clerkship
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Admission Requirements
As of 30th July 2014, the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) had adopted the following Minimum Criteria & Qualification for the entry into Medical Programmes in Malaysia.
Academic Requirements
All applicants who enter a matriculation, foundation or pre-medical programme, except those with a degree qualification in the arts of humanities, shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at School Certificate level or its equivalent:
All applicants with a Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) who enter a matriculation, foundation or pre-medical programme, except those with a degree qualification in arts or humanities, shall have passed and attained a minimum of B4 each in 3 subjects.
All applicants, except those with a degree qualification in the arts or humanities, shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at:
a. Higher School Certificate or its equivalent:
OR
b. Diploma Level
OR
c. Degree Level:
Language Requirements
Other Requirements
Clarification
In the event that there are any doubts, or there are no provisions in this guideline, prospective students are encouraged to seek clarification with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC), www.mmc.gov.my.
If you wish to practice as a medical doctor in Malaysia upon graduation, you are required to complete the housemanship programme in public hospitals organised by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia. After completion of the housemanship, you may undertake postgraduate specialists degree programmes in all areas of medicine according to your preferred choice of career paths which will become apparent as you progress through the five-year MBBS programme.
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