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One of the most esteemed medical schools in Malaysia is the Faculty of Medicine at University Kebangsaan Malaysia. UKM Cheras Campus is a hub for pre-clinical and clinical medical education, and Hospital Tuanku Canselor Muhriz (HCTM) serves as the teaching hospital.
It is strategically placed in Kuala Lumpur Global City. The campus offers well-kept facilities and welcoming environments to promote undergraduate and graduate study as well as improve the educational experience for both domestic and foreign students.
Doctor of Medicine
The medical program consists of a preclinical phase of basic medical sciences lasting two years, a junior clinical clerkship stage lasting one year, and a senior medical clerkship stage lasting two years (2 years).
The emphasis is on problem-solving, inquiry techniques, critical thinking, and independent learning approaches. Along with leadership and communication abilities related to working with other healthcare professionals, students are expected to graduate from the course with capabilities in the relevant information and clinical skills.
Through a unique research module, the course also gives graduates the skills necessary for lifelong learning and medical research. Over the course of the 5-year program’s personal and professional development modules, students gain critical soft skills, a grasp of medical ethics, and a feeling of social responsibility.
Our goal is to create well-rounded medical professionals who are qualified for additional postgraduate training and who can serve society in a variety of demanding job contexts. Throughout the course of the program, a mentor-mentee relationship supports the students.
Entry Requirements
STPM / MATRICULATION / ASASIpintar
A minimum CGPA of 3.80 and a minimum of Grade B (GP 3.0) in the following
subjects :
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics/Mathematics (Logical Reasoning/Statistics/Vector Calculus)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtained 37 points with a minimum of 2 Science or Mathematics
at the “Higher Level” (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level
AND
Obtain at least a score of 4 in the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics / Mathematics
General Certificate of Education Advanced (‘A’) Level
Obtained a minimum of Grade AAB or ABB in 3 of the following subjects :
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics / Mathematics
Obtained at least Grade B at the SPM level in the following subjects :
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and
- One other subject
Graduated from an institution recognized by MQA or certified by JPA
Subject to the decision of the student selection committee
Language Requirements
- A minimum of Level 4 (Band 4) in the Malaysian University English Test
(MUET) Band 4.0 (Malaysian students) - TOEFL: 550
- IELTS: 6.0
- Pass an interview conducted by the faculty
Course Structure
| Year | Semester | Course | Course (Citra UKM) |
| 1 | 1 | Cellular Biomolecules – Tissues of Body – Membranes & Receptor – Metabolism – Personal & Professional Advancement IA | Ethnic Relation – Academic Communication I – Academic Communication II*LMCW2922 Soft Skills (This course can be taken at any semester in Year 1 to Year 2) |
| 2 | Human Genetics – Infection & Immunity – Mechanisms of Diseases – Musculoskeletal System – Clinical Science I – Medicine & Society I -Personal & Professional – Advancement 1B | Workplace Communication III | |
| 2 | 1 | Blood & Lymph – Cardiovascular System – Respiratory System – Urinary System – Clinical Science IIA – Medicine & Society II – Personal &Professional Advancement IIA | Islamic & Asia Civilization |
| 2 | Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary System – Endocrine System – Neuro Sciences – Reproductive System – Clinical Science III – Personal & Professional Advancement IIB | Professional Written Communication | |
| 3 | Internal Medicine I – Surgery I – Family Medicine I – Medicine & Society III – Personal & Professional Advancement III – Radiology I | ||
| Elective | Elective Posting | ||
| 4 | Psychiatry – Paediatrics I – Obstetrics & Gynaecology I – Orthopaedics – ORL-HNS – Ophthalmology – Anaesthesiology – Personal and Professional Advancement IV – Special Study Module I – Special Study Module II – Forensic Pathology I (Semester I) – Forensic Pathology II (Semester II) – Radiology II | ||
| 5 | Family Medicine II – Surgery II – Emergency Medicine – Paediatrics II – Internal Medicine II – Obstetrics & Gynaecology II – Personal & Professional Advancement V – Special Study Module III | ||
Fees
| Registration | RM 1,200 |
| Activities and Services | RM 340 |
| Study fees | RM 900 |
| First Semester | RM 2,440 |
| Subsequent Semester | RM 1,240 |
| Total Fees | RM 13,600 |
B.Sc. in Emergency Medicine with Honors
In order to increase the number of graduates with degrees in the field of Assistant Medical Officer, UKM collaborated with the Medical Assistant Board, Medical Assistant Association, and Medical Assistant Union to design this degree program. The program, which is one of the unique programs for Assistant Medical Officers, began in 2007.
The coursework for this program is done full-time. In this curriculum, many instructional techniques, including simulation-based learning, problem-solving, lectures, clinical attachment, and others, are emphasized. In addition to leadership and communication abilities, students are expected to graduate from the programs with proficiency in pertinent clinical knowledge and skills.
Students in this curriculum are also introduced to the capabilities of medical research. They must do their research under the supervision of authority in the field. The purpose of this program is to develop graduates with a broad base of knowledge and abilities in emergency medicine.
Entry Requirements
Special Conditions of the Faculty:
- Candidates must pass Matriculation courses with at least CGPA of 2.33 and obtain at least Grade C for the following two
subjects: Biology or Physics / Mathematics or Chemistry OR - Candidates must pass STPM exams with at least CGPA of 2.33 and get at least Grade C for the following two subjects:
Biology or Physics / Mathematics or Chemistry OR - Candidates must obtain at least Grade D for the following two subjects: Biology or Physics / Mathematics or Chemistry OR
- Candidates must have a Diploma approval with at least CGPA 2.75 in the relevant field AND
- The candidates must have at least Level 2 (Band 2) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or IELTS (5.5) / TOEFL
(550)
Special Conditions Entry into the Year 2
Holds a Diploma in Medical Assistant with at least CGPA 2.5 or other qualifications recognized equivalent by the Malaysian Medical Assistant Board and approved by the UKM Senate AND
Registered with the Malaysian Medical Assistant Board AND
Candidates may apply for a credit exemption for courses equivalent to pre-emptive courses (refer to the SME Credit
Transfer and Exemption Guidelines) AND
Malaysian University English Test (MUET). Candidates must have at least Level 2 (Band 2) in the Malaysian University
English Test (MUET)
Course Structure
| Year | Semester | Course |
| 1 | 1 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I – Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Basics of Chemistry |
| 2 | Basics of Pathology – Basics of Microbiology And Tropical Medicine – Clinical Basic Skills | |
| Recruitment of students holding Diploma in Medical Assistants and their equivalent will commence their studies continue into Year 2 through credit transfer | ||
| 2 | 1 | Clinical Pharmacology – Communication and Basics of Counseling – Research Methods and Applications of Information Technology – Systemic Pathology – Projek Elektif/ Pengurusan Majlis dan Protokol/Pembentangan Lisan Berimpak |
| 2 | Legal Issues and Ethics in Medicine – Organizational Management and Occupational Health – Biostatistics – Rescue Technique | |
| 3 | 1 | Kecemasan Psikiatri – Environmental Emergencies – Perioperative and Critical Care – Surgical Emergency – Ambulance Operations Service – Research Project I (continued through Year 3 of Semester II) |
| 2 | Infections and Infectious Diseases – Orthopaedic anxiety – Obstetric & Gynaecological and Neonatological Emergencies – Research Projects I | |
| 4 | 1 | Pediatric Emergencies – Emergency Medicine I – Emergency Medicine II – Pre-Hospital Care I – Research Project II (continued through Year 4 Semester II) |
| 2 | Research Project II – Disaster Management – Pre-Hospital Care II -Community Health | |
Fees
| Registration | RM 1,200 |
| Activities and Services | RM 340 |
| Study fees | RM 600 |
| First Semester | RM 2,140 |
| Subsequent Semester | RM 940 |
| Total Fees | RM 8,720 |
Bachelor of Nursing with Honors
This basic nursing course aims to prepare entry-level nurses who can assume high levels of responsibility in clinical nursing while also attempting to raise the standard of care via ongoing research and development in the nursing industry.
In-depth medical care, social sciences, humanities, nursing research, public health and society, and management science are all included in the 4-year course that covers all the material covered in the diploma degree.
Additional coursework will advance their professional development and enable them to practice more widely, gain a deeper comprehension of cultural, political, economic, and social issues, be better able to adapt to change, work in interdisciplinary teams, and combine their clinical expertise with their understanding of available community resources.
In addition to providing a more intensive approach to critical thinking and problem solving, a bachelor’s degree in nursing also offers a higher credit score in liberal education in nursing philosophy and theories, medical sociology, ethical and medicolegal issues, the ability to analyze and communicate data, education, and patient counseling.
The development of leadership and communication skills, patient education, patient assessment, planning, and evaluation of care abilities, as well as the creation of critical pathways—which are crucial in the clinical setting—are even more crucial.
Advanced Diploma in Midwifery
For Registered Nurses who hold a Diploma in Nursing or a Bachelor of Nursing, this course is an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery. Graduates can operate safely in a variety of obstetrics, gynecology, and neonatology areas after completing the course.
Women’s health, community care with a focus on family and culture, and antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatology are the six topics covered by the program. Engineering and medical science that are concerned with the most recent and emotional needs.
The curriculum also emphasizes prevention, early problem detection, education of mothers and their families, and progressive care from conception through the start of a family.
A modular approach is used to operate the curriculum full-time for one academic year or two semesters. The UKM Medical Center’s Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with the Department of Nursing, Department of Family Medicine, and Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, is responsible for the exercise’s control theory, practice, and student evaluation.
