Overview

On successful completion of the programme, you will be conferred the Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery (MBBS) degree.

The Medicine and Surgery programme from University of Malaya will provide you with current best practice in medical education, high teacher- student ratios and extensive educational support.

The graduate of this MBBS Programme will be a medical practitioner who is responsive to the health needs of individuals, families and the society at large. The graduate will also be committed to improve the health care system at all levels.

Learning outcomes

To aid in the teaching and learning of our students, University Malaya has a large teaching hospital, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). This teaching hospital has more than 1000 beds and more than 1 million patients annually, giving our students ample opportunities to practise the art of Medicine in a safe and supervised environment.

UMMC is adjacent and physically connected to the Faculty of Medicine, creating a large complex dedicated to teaching, learning, research and health care.

Programme Structure

What you'll learn:

The UMMP through all five years comprises of 4 broad themes: Basic and Clinical Sciences, Patient and Doctor, Population Medicine, and Personal and Professional Development.

In Stages 1 and 2, students work through a number of System Blocks that cover all body systems from both basic science and clinical perspectives, with an emphasis on understanding the scientific foundations of clinical reasoning and clinical practice.
In Stages 3 (Stage 3.1 and Stage 3.2) of the programme, students cover all major aspects of clinical medicine.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

57

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Health Sciences

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Obtained GCE “A” Levels with a minimum of AAA in 3 of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Physics/Mathematics
Obtained International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Diploma with a minimum of 36 points with a minimum score of 6 in Higher Level (HL) in two subjects and a minimum score of 6 in Standard Level (SL) in one subject
Obtained qualifications with the relevant system/board examination of the respective countries equivalent to GCE “A” Levels or equivalent to CGPA 3.8 with high pass/distinction
Attained an Undergraduate Science/ Allied Health Sciences degree program from a recognised university with minimum CGPA 3.7 or equivalent.
Obtained General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or equivalent with a minimum of grade A
An equivalent high-school/secondary school qualifications with the relevant system/board of the respective countries.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

673200 MYR / year

≈ 673200 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

15000 MYR / year

≈ 15000 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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