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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS Universiti Kuala Lumpur), UG:Bachelor

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Uni KL), Malaysia

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Uni KL)

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UG:BachelorFull-time5 yearsSeptemberfind outMYR 78000 per year

About Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS Universiti Kuala Lumpur), UG:Bachelor - at Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Uni KL)

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.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • PEO 1
    To produce fully equipped doctors who are able to serve as House Officers in the Malaysian health service.
  • PEO 2
    To fulfill the requirements of the Malaysian Medical Council and take into the recommendations of the General Medical Council outlined in “Tomorrow’s Doctors”, “The New Doctors”, and other authoritative bodies on medical education thereby providing students with opportunities to acquire corner understanding of health and its promotion and the prevention, detection and management of disease in the context of the individual in his/her place in the family and society.
  • PEO 3
    To provide quality teaching by leveraging on its lecturers’ excellent academic qualification, research background, and professional experience.
  • PEO 4
    To foster in students the attitude to learn based on curiosity and exploration rather than passive acquisition and to prepare them for lifelong learning.
  • PEO 5
    To attract students from diverse backgrounds and promote equal opportunities amongst them.
  • PEO 6
    To provide students with a supportive environment to meet their personal and professional development requirements.
  • PEO 7
    To promote ownership and identification of the programme in both students and staff.

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

Notes about fees for this course

The fees for this Bachelor amounts 78,000 RM

Entry requirements

a) All applicants shall have attained a minimum of band 4 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or its equivalent

b) All applicants, excepts those with a degree qualification in arts or humanities, shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at School Certificate level or its equivalent; 

General Certificate of Education Ordinary (‘O’) levels : 

5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subjects.

Malaysian applicants shall have also attained a credit in Bahasa Malaysia and English at SPM or its equivalent

c) In addition, all applicants except those with a degree qualifications in arts or humanities, shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at:

i. Higher School Certificate level or its equivalent: 

A-Level : Grade B each in Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Mathematics) 

OR

ii) Diploma Level 

  • d)  Applicants may be required to pass an aptitude test and/or an interview and/or a university entrance examiniation

  • e)  There shall be no exemption from any year of a 4 year graduate medical programme 

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