What is Medicine & Surgery?
Medicine & Surgery is commonly known as MBBS, the study of MBBS is about using healthcare practice to diagnosing, treating and preventing sickness, disease or injury. Doctors are obligated to keep society well and healthy by performing examination and diagnosis in order to search for the source of sickness and cure it either through procedure or/and medication.
The whole course of MBBS is divided into two phases, pre-clinical training (2-years) and clinical training (3-years). Pre-clinical training is purely academic and theoretical basics of medical science, you will mostly spend 2-years staying in university for theoretical study and exams. The 2nd phase, clinical training, is about training learn practical experience in selected hospital.
If you decided to become a doctor, you should have a genuine compassion towards patients and having good communication skills. The hospital is known as a stressful workplace, therefore, being able to withstand high pressure and stress is crucial as you will be needed to work for long hours. Think strategically and critically helps you solve daily problems more easily.
Fields of Specialisation
Fields | Description |
Emergency Medicine | Helps to prevent death and disability for patients that need immediate medical attention |
Orthopedics | Related to curing illness of the body’s musculoskeletal system |
Pediatrics | Related to the medical care of infants and children |
Internal Medicine | Provide diagnosis and treatment to patients with illnesses such as cancer, disease and infections. |
Surgery | Carry out surgery that cure injuries and disorders |
Anaesthesiology | Focus on providing pain relief substance to patients to help ease their pain and discomfort |
Obstetrics & Gynecology | Involved in the medical care that related to women such as childbirth |
What Do You Study In Medicine & Surgery?
Here are some examples of the types of subjects you would generally study in a MBBS course:
- Molecular Basis of Medicine
- Medical Genetics
- Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Block
- Endocrine & Reproductive System Block
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Surgery
- Anaesthesia & Intensive Care
- Orthopaedics
Entry Requirements for MBBS Course
In order to enter into Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) courses, you will generally need to meet the following qualifications:
Academic Requirements
Qualification | Scores |
A-Levels | Grades BBB/ABC/ AAC in 3 subjects (Biology & Chemistry & Physics/Mathematics) |
STPM | |
Australian Matriculation | Min. ATAR Score of 80 |
Foundation In Science | Min. GPA 3.0 |
UEC | Min. 5 B4 |
*NOTE : Different universities have different entry requirements. Contact us for more information!
English Requirements
IELTS | Min. Band 6 |
TOEFL (IBT) | Min. Score of 79 |
MUET | Min. Band 4 |
UEC English | Min. Score of 84 |
*NOTE : Different universities have different entry requirements. Contact us for more information!
Career Options for MBBS Graduates
Once you’ve successfully graduated from a MBBS course, these are examples of careers you can possible explore, but are not limited to:
- Consultant
- Professor / Lecturer
- Researcher
- International Aid / Development Worker
- Medical Officer
- House Officer
- Specialist
- Administrator
- Surgeon
Top Private Universities to Study MBBS in Malaysia
#1 Taylor's University
Campus: Subang Jaya, Selangor
Program Offered | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) |
Intake | January, March & August |
Duration | 5 years |
Indicative Fees (2022) | RM 399,750 |
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#2 Mahsa University
Campus: Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor
Program Offered | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) |
Intake | September |
Duration | 5 years |
Indicative Fees (2022) | MYR 363,350 |
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#3 SEGi University
Campus: Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Program Offered | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) |
Intake | March & September |
Duration | 5 years |
Indicative Fees (2022) | RM 347,850 |
For more information on course structure, entry requirement, duration, fees and scholarship availability offered, contact us!
#4 RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)
RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (Formerly known as Penang Medical College (PMC)) is a private medical university in Penang, Malaysia in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Dublin (UCD). The 5-Years Undergraduate Programme is delivered transnationally – beginning with comprehensive pre-clinical training in Dublin followed by extensive clinical training in Penang
Campus: Georgetown, Penang.
Program Offered | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Obstetrics (MB BCH BAO) (2.5 + 2.5) with Royal College of Surgeons and University College Dublin, Ireland |
Intake | September |
Duration | 5 years |
Indicative Fees (2022) | MYR 219,500 (Home) MYR 391,875 (Partner) |
For more information on course structure, entry requirement, duration, fees and scholarship availability offered, contact us!
#5 UCSI University
Campus: Taman Connaught, Kuala Lumpur
Program Offered | Doctor of Medicine (MD) |
Intake | September |
Duration | 5 years |
Indicative Fees (2022) | MYR 271,750 |
For more information on course structure, entry requirement, duration, fees and scholarship availability offered, contact us!
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