Sultan Zainal Abidin University UniSZA

Course Overview

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Hons) is a professional programme designed to develop competent, ethical, and high-quality assistant medical officers who can effectively support the healthcare system. The Faculty of Medicine believes that every individual has the potential to excel, and this programme is structured to nurture students’ knowledge, skills, and professional values in line with the university’s vision of becoming a university of global choice and the nation’s aspiration for sustainable, quality healthcare. First offered in the October 2021/2022 academic session, the programme has received quality certification from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA/PA13086). It is offered as a full-time programme with a study duration of four years, structured over eight semesters comprising five preclinical semesters and three semesters of clinical posting. Teaching and learning activities include lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, presentations, projects, and supervised clinical postings, ensuring graduates are well prepared for professional practice and further career development in the medical and health sciences field.

Entry Requirements

A pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or an equivalent qualification, with honours in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia or Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia (July Paper). A pass in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.33. A minimum of Grade C+ in two (2) science-related subjects at the STPM level, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T). A minimum of Grade C (2.00) at the SPM level in Biology or Science, Mathematics, and two (2) other subjects, excluding Bahasa Melayu. A pass in English Language, with a minimum MUET Band 2. Applicants must be physically fit, with no physical disabilities, speech impairment, blindness, deafness, or muteness that may affect programme requirements. Applicants must pass the interview conducted by the institution.