Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
KPT/JPT (R2/0912/6/0003) 06/25 - MQA/FA5833
Excellent healthcare starts with excellent education.
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.
The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (BMedSci/MD) is a truly international degree that comes with the opportunity to study at one of the world's top medical schools and graduate with a qualification to practise medicine in Malaysia, Australia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Many of our graduates have gone on to practise in Australia.
Where you’ll be
Your first two years are spent at our Sunway campus where you quickly develop your clinical skills with contact visits to medical practices, community-care facilities and hospitals, and spend two weeks as a healthcare team member in a rural area.
In years three to five, you're based at the Clinical School in Johor Bahru, where your clinical studies centre around the Sultanah Aminah Hospital.
Your busy schedule of clinical rotations in year five, ahead of graduation, includes a placement in an Australian hospital.
Duration
5 years
Intake
February
Fees
In 2024, the annual tuition fees for this course are:
- RM111,840 for Malaysian students
- RM128,640 for international students.
General fees:
- Application (once only) - RM100
- Registration (once only) - RM200
- General amenities (per semester) - RM100
- International student pass application - Click here.
This course develops through four themes:
- personal and professional development
- population, society, health and illness
- scientific basis of clinical practice
- clinical skills.
The 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.
More information
The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the course structure and requirements.
Top 50 in the world
Monash University is ranked #40 in the world for medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) and #32 in the world for clinical, pre-clinical and health (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2023).
Professionally accredited
Our medical course is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, which means that our graduates can practise in Australia and New Zealand without sitting for additional examinations. The course is also recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council, Sri Lanka Medical Council and Medical Council of Thailand.
International clinical exposure
You’ll complete postings at healthcare facilities in Malaysia and a three-month clinical attachment in Australia. These opportunities let you gain wider experience in a variety of healthcare settings.
Facilities designed to inspire
We use the latest educational technologies in specialised labs and learning suites to enhance the teaching and learning process. This includes the award-winning Medical Anatomy and Pathology E-Learning Laboratory Lab, recognised by medical and academic fraternities for its innovative approach to education.
Research-led teaching
From developing the first prototype of an oral vaccine against Avian Influenza to creating a mobile application to capture possible Aedes breeding sites, our researchers make groundbreaking contributions that impact our communities. This means that you'll be learning from academics who are among the best in their field.
Delivering impact
We are home to the Brain Research Institute at Monash Sunway, now collaborating with the International Brain Research Organization to provide a platform for neuroscientists in the region through seminars and training programs, and the South East Asia Community Observatory that's leading studies in dengue, stroke recovery, social care and support for the elderly, infant feeding practices, and more.
The career of a doctor involves further training beyond the medical degree. In Malaysia, on completion of the medical course, you'll need to apply to the Ministry of Health Malaysia to undertake your housemanship in a public hospital. After completing your housemanship, you must complete three years of compulsory service in hospitals and clinics under the Ministry of Health Malaysia.
To be conferred with a specialist degree in surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, psychiatry or other area, you must undertake further study.
More information on career pathways with the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (BMedSci/MD) is available on the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences' website.
To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.
Entry score
Prerequisites
Graduate Applicants
Additional Requirements
Final selection
Internships in Australia
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Get in touch
For more information about this course, contact us.