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Course 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 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: )

Disclaimer
**The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is now fully operational at , Bandar Springhill.

Features of the MD Programme

1. 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.
2. Problem-based Learning (PBL)
   The Faculty recognises that the philosophy of using problems to learn is the most e?ective learning approach suited to medicine, and is used to enhance the learning in Basic Medical Sciences.
3. 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.
4. 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.

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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.

Curriculum

Year 1

• 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

Year 2

• 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

Year 3

• Community Medicine I
• Internal Medical I
• Paediatrics I
• General Surgery I
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology I
• Orientation to Clinical Practice

Year 4

• Community Medicine II
• Orthopaedics
• Psychiatry
• Dermatology
• Radiology
• Ophthalmology
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Accident and Emergency
• Anaesthesiology
• Forensic Medicine
• Therapeutic Medicine
• Elective

Year 5

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine II
• Paediatrics II
• General Surgery II
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology II

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Falsafah dan isu semasa
2. Penghayatan Etika dan Peradapan

For foreign students:

1. Falsafah dan isu semasa
2. Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3

U2

For Malaysian students:

1. University Life
2. Integriti dan Antirasuah (Integrity and Anti-corruption)
3. Bahasa Kebangsaan A (students who don't have SPM BM or didn't score credit in SPM BM)

For foreign students:

1. University Life
2. 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.

Entry Requirements

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

*NEET- National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
**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 B

SPM English 1119/O-Level English

Minimum Grade of B3

UEC English

Minimum Grade A2

MUET

Minimum Band 4

For International Students

1119 English / ‘O’ Levels English

Minimum B3

MUET

Minimum Band 4

TOEFL

Score of 213 (computer-based) or 550 (written-based)

IELTS

Minimum overall Band score of 6.0

Important 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.

Career Prospects

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