Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Mbbs Everything You Need To Know

The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus is an undergraduate degree for a career in medicine. It covers basic medical sciences and specialisations, organised through systems such as Cardiovascular, Central Nervous System, Gastrointestinal & Hepatology, Renal, Endocrine & Breast, and Respiratory. Each system includes subjects such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Evidence-Based Medicine, Genetics, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physics in Medicine, Physiology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Clinical Skills, and Communication Skills.

The course includes Medicine and Surgery, with additional clinical subjects listed such as Orthopaedics, Family Medicine, Paediatrics, Public Health, Psychiatry, Ear, Nose & Throat, Forensic & Legal Medicine, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, and Clinical Elective. Practical training includes clinical rotations under supervision in settings such as outpatient clinics and operating rooms. It also includes Housemanship and Internships with clinical work as house officers in hospital departments.

Modules

• Cardiovascular
• Central Nervous System
• Gastrointestinal & Hepatology
• Genito-urinary
• Haematology
• Locomotor
• Renal, Endocrine & Breast
• Respiratory
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Tropical Medicine
• Clinical Skills

Entry requirements vary by university, but admission criteria include:

• Strong academic performance with excellent grades, particularly in science subjects like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• A high GPA in pre-university qualifications such as STPM, A-Levels, or equivalent.
• Strong SPM results, with minimum Bs in science subjects and mathematics.
• Some universities consider scores from entrance exams like the UMAT, BMAT, or MCAT.
• Candidates must be medically fit, with a comprehensive health check-up that may include physical examination, vision and hearing tests, and certain immunisations.
• An interview may assess communication skills, ethical reasoning, empathy, and motivation for choosing medicine.

• House officers in hospital departments such as surgery, internal medicine, and paediatrics
• Practice medicine after full registration with the Malaysian Medical Council or an equivalent authority
• Residency programs in areas such as general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, or paediatrics
• Specialist training and fellowship training in sub-specialties such as cardiology, neurosurgery, or oncology
• Private medical practice
• Senior clinical roles, academic medicine, or leadership positions in healthcare administration