Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Overview

Is Medicine & Surgery for You?

The University's prestigious Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme, accredited and running since 2005, has a proud history of producing almost 2,000 medical professionals. Our MBBS programme delivers impactful education and training in medicine, utilising a student-centered and problem-based learning approach, essential for a successful career in medicine. 

Career Impact

Career Prospect

Graduates of our Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme are well-equipped for careers in various medical fields, including:

• Medical Officer at Public Hospitals
• Private Medical Centre Physician
• Healthcare Administrator
• Higher Education Lecturer
• Research Scientist

Career Organisation

Employment Sectors for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Graduates:

• Public and private hospitals
• Research centres
• NGOs
• Universities
• Armed Forces

Course Structure

Course Description

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is a comprehensive 5-year programme divided into two phases: Basic Medical Sciences (Years 1-2) and Clinical Sciences (Years 3-5).

The initial years, based at the Cyberjaya campus, serve as a foundation for basic medical knowledge and is organised in sequential courses/blocks with early clinical exposure.  Notably, our MBBS programme includes Disaster and Relief Medicine, preparing graduates for humanitarian missions.

The clinical phase begins in the third year, where students engage in practical learning in hospitals and health centres affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence. Successful graduates are awarded the MBBS degree, recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council and other international medical bodies.

Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Programme

The MBBS programme aims to produce doctors who are:

• Knowledgeable, competent, and capable of solving health issue critically and scientifically.
• Proficient in the practical and clinical skills in line with the standard medical practice.
• Effective and responsible leaders, possesses good communication and social skills and able to collaborate with others.
• Able to demonstrate personal, entrepreneurial, digital, and numeracy skills to address the needs of the healthcare system.
• Able to demonstrate high standards of professionalism instilled with good moral and ethical values.

Course Training and Practical

Our MBBS students undergo practical training in designated hospitals and clinics under the Ministry of Health.

Year 1

• Behavioural Sciences
• General Anatomy
• Introductory Medical Physiology
• Molecular Basis of Medicine & Nutrition
• Early Clinical & Professional Development 1
• Medical Microbiology & Immunology
• General Pathology
• General Pharmacology
• Endocrine System
• Musculoskeletal System
• Elective For Personal Development
• Early Clinical & Professional Development 2

Year 2

• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Haematology
• Gastrointestinal System
• Nervous System
• Reproductive System
• Urinary System
• Public Health
• Disaster & Relief Medicine 1
• Early Clinical & Professional Development 3
• Early Clinical & Professional Development 4
• Kerajaan & Dasar Awam Malaysia
• Young Mercy / Wataniah
• REBM 1
• MBBS First Professional Exam
• Culture and Diversity
• Integrated Student, Leadership & entrepreneurship Training (ISLET)

Year 3

• Internal Medicine 1
• Surgery 1
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1
• Paediatrics 1
• Community Medicine
• REBM 2

Year 4

• Orthopaedics 1
• Mental Health, General & Military Psychiatry
• Specialty Postings
• Family Medicine
• Contemporary Topics in Medicine
• REBM 3
• Clinical Elective
• Disaster & Relief Medicine 2
• Forensic Medicine

Year 5

• Internal Medicine 2 & 3
• Surgery 2 & 3
• Paediatrics 2 & 3
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2 & 3
• Orthopaedics 2
• Clinical Psychiatry
• Emergency Medicine
• MBBS Final Professional Exam (Part 1 & 2)