Science
Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
Learning Mode
Full Time
Duration
5 Years
Start date
September
Qualification
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS), UK-awarded
Fees
International: RM 105,000 per year
Location
Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
About the Course
The MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia is a comprehensive five-year medical degree designed to prepare future doctors with the clinical knowledge, practical skills, and professional values required to thrive in today’s healthcare landscape.
Delivered entirely at NUMed’s purpose-built campus in Johor, the programme mirrors the world-renowned MB BS course offered at Newcastle University, UK. Students benefit from early clinical exposure, hands-on learning in simulated environments, and extensive clinical placements across Malaysian hospitals and community settings.
Graduates receive a UK-accredited MB BS degree from Newcastle University, enabling global mobility and postgraduate progression across multiple countries.
Why choose Medicine and Surgery at Newcastle?
Industry connected
Students gain clinical experience from Year 1, learning in hospitals alongside professionals through real-world, patient-based medical training in Malaysia.
Global opportunities
Newcastle UK’s MB BS degree is GMC-recognised, allowing graduates to pursue internships and training globally, including the UK and Australia.
Professional accreditation
Fully accredited by MMC and GMC, this programme upholds UK-level academic and professional medical education standards in Malaysia.
Course Overview
The MB BS course at NUMed integrates medical science with clinical practice from the outset. The curriculum is structured to develop critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, communication skills, and ethical responsibility.
Students study basic medical sciences in Years 1 and 2, followed by clinical training from Year 3 onwards. Teaching methods include lectures, case-based discussions, anatomy labs, and clinical skills sessions.
Supportive academic staff, access to UK resources, and a collaborative learning culture ensure students are fully prepared for medical practice and further specialization.
Course Duration
The course is delivered over 5 years full-time.
- Years 1–2: Campus-based, focusing on biomedical sciences and clinical skills
- Years 3–5: Hospital and community-based clinical placements across Malaysia
Students graduate with a Newcastle University MB BS degree, equivalent to the qualification awarded in the UK.
Course Curriculum
Years 1 & 2: Foundation in Medical Sciences
- Human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry
- Clinical communication and professionalism
- Basic pathology and pharmacology
- Introduction to patient care
Years 3 to 5: Clinical Training
- Internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology
- Psychiatry, general practice, emergency and critical care
- Elective opportunities (local or overseas)
- Final year: Student Assistantship to prepare for practice
Throughout the course, students undertake projects, reflective practice, and receive mentorship in clinical and academic development.
Admission Requirements
- A-Levels: AAA including Biology and Chemistry
- IB Diploma: 36 points with Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level
- STPM: AAA with required science subjects
- Foundation / Matriculation: Recognised with strong science background
English Proficiency:
- IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in each component)
- Equivalent English qualifications may be considered
Additional Requirements:
- Medical interview
- Health screening and immunisation
- Criminal record declaration
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees:
- Malaysian Students: RM 95,000 per year
- International Students: RM 105,000 per year
Scholarships & Financial Support:
- NUMed Malaysia Merit Scholarships
- Bursaries for high achievers
- Education loans and sponsor arrangements (PTPTN, MARA, etc.)
Fees are inclusive of laboratory access, clinical placements, and learning materials.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MB BS from NUMed are well-positioned to begin their medical careers globally. Career pathways include:
- House Officer / Intern in Malaysian or international hospitals
- Postgraduate specialisation (e.g. Surgery, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics)
- Public health, research, medical education
- Healthcare entrepreneurship and policy
NUMed graduates have been accepted into residency and foundation programmes in Malaysia, the UK, Singapore, and Australia.
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