EDUCATION PATHWAY FOR SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

At School of Medicine, we believe in empowering our students with choices that can shape their educational journey. We offer an extensive array of pathway options for your Medical degree to cater to your unique academic needs and aspirations.

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SHAPE YOUR FUTURE: TAILORED PATHWAYS TO YOUR MEDICINE DEGREE

SPM / O Level / Equivalent

Foundation Programmes
Foundation in Science/ Matriculation
1 year
Pre-U Qualifications

STPM / UEC / A Level / AUSMAT (SACEi) / CPU / IB / Equivalent

1 – 2 years

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)


5 years
with Clinical Training

View programme — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Professional Pathway

Progresses from the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).

Academic Pathway

Progresses from the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).

Housemanship*

Progresses from the Professional Pathway.

2 years

Master of Science in Medical Sciences

Progresses from the Academic Pathway.

1 year

View programme — Master of Science in Medical Sciences

Full Registration (MMC)

Progresses from the Housemanship*.

Eligible for full registration with the Malaysian Medical Council

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Science

Progresses from the Master of Science in Medical Sciences.

Full-time: 3 – 6 yearsPart-time: 4 – 8 years

View programme — Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Science

Specialist Training / Master's Programme

Progresses from the Full Registration (MMC).

Master's Programme (Local University Route)

Progresses from the Specialist Training / Master's Programme.

Parallel Pathway (Alternative Route)

Progresses from the Master's Programme (Local University Route).

Programmes offered by Royal Colleges in the United Kingdom, Ireland or other international bodies recognised in Malaysia

  • * Housemanship leading to full medical registration in Malaysia is currently open only to Malaysian citizens; international graduates must complete their equivalent licensing and registration process in their respective home countries.
  • Note: Entry is based on standards decided by the Malaysian Medical Council.