The Bachelor’s in Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (BMedSc/MD) at Monash University Malaysia is a 5 years long program for international students, taught in English.
Bachelor’s in Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (BMedSc/MD)
The Bachelor’s in Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (BMedSc/MD) at Monash University Malaysia is a 5 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Established in 1998, Monash University Malaysia is the third largest campus of Australia's largest university and the first foreign university campus in Malaysia. Students are taught by highly qualified academic staff from across the world and the same rigorous standards are applied at the campus as at other Monash campuses. As a globally-connected university, Monash University has 140 partner universities around the world, and campuses on four continents – Australia, Asia, and Europe. Students can take advantage of international mobility schemes as part of their course.
The campus is committed to making a positive impact on society and improving the human condition.
To this end, Monash have established several multidisciplinary research platforms that enable scientists in the region to work on global challenges in the following key areas: Tropical Medicine and Biology; Advanced Engineering; Global Asia in the 21st Century (GA21); Monash-Industry Palm Oil Education and Research; and a multidisciplinary health and demographic surveillance site, the South East Asian Community Observatory (SEACO).
Bachelor’s in Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (BMedSc/MD) at Monash University Malaysia
Our course allows you to start your medical studies from day one and equips you with the knowledge, skills and attributes to begin your career as a medical practitioner.
We deliver a world-class education by drawing on Monash’s world-leading expertise in medical practice and research, and the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences' particular strengths in the cardiometabolic field, infection and immunity, global public health and neuroscience. With a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to medical training, this course is equivalent to that offered at Monash’s Australian campus. The selection criteria, learning objectives and assessments are identical.
This course develops through four themes: Personal and professional development Population, society, health and illness Scientific basis of clinical practice Clinical skills
Areas of study covered include: Molecules, cells and tissues Human development and growth Genomics Musculoskeletal system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Renal and endocrine systems Gastrointestinal system Neurosciences Reproduction Human behaviour Nutrition Geriatrics Immunology Infectious disease Reflective practice Research and statistics Determinants of health Quality assurance Public health and population health Health systems and health economics Patient safety Communication skills Ethics and law Teamwork and leadership Professionalism
Monash University is a large, multi-campus, comprehensive, research-intensive university and a member of the Australian Group of Eight. In addition to a vibrant campus experience with excellent catering facilities, food outlets, gymnasium and outdoor swimming pool, the Sunway City township in which the campus is situated offer numerous shopping and leisure opportunities within walking distance. Students can also take advantage of many clubs and societies that organise exciting events, be it flea markets and competitions or cultural and music festivals. Monash University Malaysia is in a unique position to offer the very best in higher education that is possible within Malaysia and the region.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
