Overview
This medical programme stands out for its graduates who excel in their medical knowledge, skills and leadership. With a focus on five key areas – basic medical services; clinical and therapeutic methods, procedures, and investigations; community and family medicine; communication skills; and professional competence... – the curriculum is designed to produce highly skilled doctors capable of meeting future medical challenges and advancing healthcare.
From Year 1, students will be based at Springhill (Seremban/PD) campus where the UCSI Hospital is also at. Students will have the opportunity to perform medical procedures instead of merely observing. This early exposure to patient interaction will subsequently ensure a smoother transition from university student to a medical doctor.
* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
Disclaimer
**The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is now fully operational at UCSI Hospital, Bandar Springhill.
Features of the MD Programme
- Student-centred Learning
With a student-centred rather than teacher-centred programme, the curriculum is structured to foster and encourage student learning and the fostering of ownership over their own learning as the main objective. - Problem-based Learning (PBL)
The Faculty recognises that the philosophy of using problems to learn is the most effective learning approach suited to medicine, and is used to enhance the learning in Basic Medical Sciences. - Integrated Learning
Both Basic Sciences and Clinical Sciences are integrated throughout the academic training with early clinical exposure in the form of hospital visits to enhance the learning of Basic Sciences and to facilitate student transition to a comprehensive hospital & Community-based learning that enables students to develop their interviewing, communication, and physical examination skills. Arranged in Year 2 of the programme, these visits enable students to put their training into practice, as well as to facilitate their transition into the clinical environment in Year 3. - Computer-assisted Learning
The learning process is further strengthened with active incorporation of multimedia tools, which include a computerised multi-purpose laboratory and 3D cyber anatomy software for anatomy dissection sessions.
Programme Details
UCSI University’s MD programme is a five-year course that is segregated into two phases. Phase 1 of the programme (the first two years) which is known as the Pre-Clinical Phase, is carried out at UCSI University Springhill Campus (Seremban/Port Dickson). While Phase 2 (the final three years) is carried out at various hospitals and health clinics in Negeri Sembilan.
The pre-clinical years are divided into two semesters, each with approximately 16 weeks of class sessions. Contrarily, the clinical years are organised into major and minor postings with a variety of learning weeks spaced out between these postings.
Interview
Academically-qualified candidates are required to attend an interview for admission. The outcome of the interview determines a candidate's successful admission into the programme.
Assessments
There will be two Professional Examinations. The Professional Examination 1 comprises two parts: the first part to be taken at the end of the first year and the second part at the end of second year. The student will proceed to the subsequent year on passing this examination. Students may be allowed to re-sit but will be excluded from the course if they fail the re-sit examination. Students may also request to repeat the year in lieu of a re-sit examination but he can do so ONLY ONCE for Phase 1.
The Professional Examination 2 will be conducted at the end of the Phase 2, final year. Those who fail may be allowed to take re-sit the examination after SIX MONTHS.
Notwithstanding the above, students are subject to the rules and ethics of the professions in their daily performance. Repeated non-compliance can result in their being precluded from the course.
Academic Requirements
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Grade B each in 5 subjects i.e: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and another subject.
Malaysia Higher School Certificate (STPM)
Grades BBB, ABC or AAC or CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects i.e: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
General Certificate of Education Advanced ("A") Levels
Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) Levels
Grade B each in 5 subjects i.e: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and another subject.
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
B4 each in 5 subjects: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics; and Advanced Mathematics
Matriculation or Foundation in Science or Pre- Medical Programme
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects i.e.:
- Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics with minimum grade for each subject is C (GPA 2.0) and provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution.
Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY) or University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation or Western Australia Curriculum Council or HSC Sydney Australia or Trinity College Foundation Studies or Australian Universities Foundation Programmes or South Australian Matriculation (SAM) or Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12 or Australian Matriculation (Ausmat)
Aggregate or the equivalent of B in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
or
80% ATAR provided the subjects includes Biology, Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 or New Zealand Bursary
Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology, Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
Canadian Pre-University (CPU) or Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP) / Canadian Grade 12/13 or Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade12
Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology, Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
Indian Pre-university
Obtain Eligibility Certificate from National Medical Commission India, Pass the NEET* Exam; and
Average of 70% in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
**The NEET is required for Indian Citizen who wish to work in India.
***Those who do not intend to work as a medical practitioner in India must provide a signed letter of undertaking witnessed by a Lawyer or Commissioner of Oath. This letter of undertaking must clearly state that they will not seek registration with the National Medical Commission of India.
Diploma International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
Minimum overall score 33 points, 2 science subjects (Biology and Chemistry) at Higher Level (HL) and Mathematics at HL AND attained a minimum score of 5 each in Biology; and Chemistry; and Mathematics
*This requirement is effective starting from January 2024.
Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent (minimum 5 semesters/2.5 years and completed in the same institution
Minimum CGPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0) and 2Bs each in Biology/Chemistry/Physics; and 3 credits each in English and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and 1 other subject at SPM/O-level/equivalent
Degree in Health/Pure/Applied Sciences
Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) for entry to 5-year medical programme.
Degree in Arts/Humanities
Minimum CGPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0) for entry to 5-year medical programme.
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
SPM English
Minimum Grade BSPM English 1119/O-Level English
Minimum Grade of B3UEC English
Minimum Grade A2MUET
Minimum Band 4For International Students
1119 English / ‘O’ Levels English
Minimum B3MUET
Minimum Band 4TOEFL
Score of 213 (computer-based) or 550 (written-based)IELTS
Minimum overall Band score of 6.0Important Facts
- In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take either 1119/O-Level English/IGCSE concurrently with the MD programme.
- For local and international students, exemption for their English requirement will be given once the candidate is able to provide a letter stating that English was the medium of instruction during their secondary academic qualification.
- “Conditional Letter of Offer” will be issued for International students who needs to fulfil CETE (English level) at UCSI University only. The students are given a duration of one (1) year to fulfil the said requirement at UCSI University BEFORE they are allowed enrol in the main programme.
*Otherwise the applicants are required to fulfil the above mentioned English requirements as when the application is made.
- Foundation in Medical Sciences
- Medical Genetics
- Basic Clinical Sciences
- Community Studies and Bioethics
- Behavioural Sciences, Communication Skills and Professional Personal Development 1
- Haemopoietic System and Immunology
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Endocrine System
- Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition
- Renal System
- Reproductive System
- Community Medicine and Bioethics
- Behavioural Sciences, Communication Skills and Professional Personal Development 2
- Neurosciences
- Musculoskeletal System
- Communicable Diseases
- Professional Examination 1
- Community Medicine I
- Internal Medical I
- Paediatrics I
- General Surgery I
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology I
- Orientation to Clinical Practice
- Community Medicine II
- Orthopaedics
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Radiology
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Accident and Emergency
- Anaesthesiology
- Forensic Medicine
- Therapeutic Medicine
- Elective
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine II
- Paediatrics II
- General Surgery II
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology II
- Falsafah dan isu semasa
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradapan
- Falsafah dan isu semasa
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3
- University Life
- Integriti dan Antirasuah (Integrity and Anti-corruption)
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (students who don't have SPM BM or didn't score credit in SPM BM)
- University Life
- Integriti dan Antirasuah (Integrity and Anti-corruption)
All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.
Following successful completion of the medical degree, graduates are eligible for provisional registration with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). After serving a compulsory housemanship year, they are eligible for full registration in Malaysia, but Malaysian citizens will be required by the Ministry of Health to undertake a further three years of compulsory service. The following list is the samples of specialisation and sub-specialisation should the students intend to further their studies.
Specialisation - At least 4 years
- Pathology
- Immunology
- Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Ophthalmology (Eye)
- Radiology
- Anaesthesiology
- Community Medicine
Sub-specialisation - A further 2 to 4 years
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Plastic Surgery
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 372,810
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 458,710
Note: This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.