Universiti Kuala Lumpur

Overview of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

The MBBS UniKL programme is a five (5) year programme conducted at UniKL RCMP campus in Ipoh, Perak. It is taught by full-time academic staff who bring with them years of experience in the field of medicine. They are complemented by senior clinicians and specialists from Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh and other hospitals in Perak who are equally enthusiastic in sharing their vast knowledge and experience with the students.

One distinctive aspect of the MBBS UniKL programme is its unique curriculum which is modelled on the University of Sheffield UK MBChB medical programme as well as the MBBS programme of Universiti Malaya.

UniKL RCMP uses the integrated teaching method in producing quality medical students who are able to deliver effective diagnosis for better treatment of patients. Students learn in the context of medical problems while integrating all related sciences with clinical learning as the basis.

Upon completion of the MBBS UniKL programme, graduates will be posted to government hospitals for their initial training as interns.

Courses of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Year 1

• Foundation I
• Foundation II
• Haematology/Immunology/Genetics/Oncology (HIGO)
• Intensive Clinical Experience (ICE)
• Cardiovascular
• Respiratory

Year 2

• Gastrointestinal
• Musculoskeletal
• GenitoUrinary
• SSM Project (Introduction to Research)
• Endocrine & Reproductive
• Nervous System

Year 3

• Basic Clinical Course
• Public Health
• Medicine
• Surgery
• Paediatrics
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G)
• Orthopaedics
• Psychiatry

Year 4

• Medicine in the Community
• Psychiatry
• Specialty I – ENT 2 – Opthalmology 2 – Dermatology 1 – Haematology 1 – Rheumatology 1
• Specialty II – A & E 2 – Anesthesiology 2 – Radiology 2 – Forensic & Comp
• SSM Project (Advanced Research)
• Elective

Year 5

• Medicine – Cardiology – Neurology – Infectious Diseases
• Surgery (includes Neuro & Plastic Surgery)
• Paediatric
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G)
• Orthopaedic
• Primary Care
• Pre-Registration House Officer

Entry Requirement of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Local Student

STPM
Grade BBB, ABC or AAA in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics OR

A LEVEL
Grade BBB, ABC or AAA in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics OR

MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE / PRE-MEDICAL COURSE
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics AND provided that the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution OR

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 Science subject at Standard Level AND attained a minimum score of 4 each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

SAM / MUFY / AUSMAT / UNSW FOUNDATION / HSC SYDNEY AUSTRALIA / TRINITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION / WESTERN AUSTRALIA CURRICULUM COUNCIL
Aggregate or average of 80% or the equivalent of B in any 3 subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics)

DIPLOMA IN HEALTH SCIENCES
CGPA 3.50 (out of 4). Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years in the same institution.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants should possess a minimum of 5 Grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject in SPM OR 5 Grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject in O-Level
• All applicants shall have also attained a credit in Bahasa Malaysia and English in SPM or its equivalent
• All applicants shall have also attained a level of competence in English to enable them to complete the course successfully and achieved an equivalent competency of Band 4 in MUET (before graduation); OR TOEFL score of 550; OR IELTS score of 6.
• Applicants shall be required to pass an aptitude test and/or interview and/or a university entrance examination.

International Students

Student must complete 12 years of schooling and obtain general pass in their High School Certificate, A-levels or equivalent with min Grade B (85%) in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
IELTS 6.0 or its equivalent