Taylor's University

Overview of Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in Taylor's University Malaysia

The Bachelor Degree in Medicine, Bachelor Degree in  Surgery (MBBS) programme focuses on preparing students with extensive knowledge in medical sciences and clinical skills, to produce qualified and competent medical professionals who are equipped for the latest practices and developments in the industry. Our MBBS curriculum places a strong emphasis on clinical training in medicine and surgery.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme is structured into two phases:

• Phase 1 (Year 1 & 2) focuses on the fundamental knowledge of medical sciences with exposure to clinical medicine. Students will be taught history taking and physical examination techniques using both simulated patients and models, where they will learn to identify patients' problems and propose investigation plans for the patients.
• Phase 2 (Years 3 - 5) involves clinical rotations at designated hospitals from the Ministry of Health, where students will gain hands-on experience with patients. During this phase, students are rotated in all clinical disciplines required for undergraduate training including Internal Medicine, Surgery and Intensive Care among many others.

YEAR 1

Semester 1 - Foundation Block

• Introduction to Basic Medical Sciences

• Human Structure & Function
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Basis of Medicine
• Medical Genetics

• Pharmacology
• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Musculoskeletal System

• Learning Skills / ICT / Communication Skills & Bioethics

Semester 2

• Haematology & Immunology Block
• Gastrointestinal System Block
• Cardiovascular System Block

• Introductory Clinical Medicine
• Learning Skills / ICT / Communication Skills & Bioethics

YEAR 2

Semester 3

• Respiratory System Block
• Urinary System Block
• Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Block

• Research Project
• Introductory Clinical Medicine

Semester 4

• Endocrine & Reproductive System Block
• Nervous System Block

• Behavioral Sciences Block
• Introductory Clinical Medicine

YEAR 3

Semester 5 - Clinical Rotations

• Introductory Clinical Medicine
• Internal Medicine 1

• Surgery 1
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1

Integrated Session (Lab Medicine / Radiology/ Therapeutics) 

Semester 6 - Clinical Rotations

• Ophthalmology
• Psychiatry 1
• Otorhinolaryngology

• Family Medicine 1
• Community Medicine

YEAR 4

Semester 7 - Clinical Rotations 

• Non-Clinical Elective
• Paediatrics 1

• Emergency Medicine 1
• Orthopaedics 1

Integrated Session (Lab Medicine / Radiology/ Therapeutics) 

Semester 8 - Clinical Rotations 

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2
• Internal Medicine 2

• Surgery 2

YEAR 5

Semester 9 - Clinical Rotations 

• Clinical Electives
• Psychiatry 2
• Family Medicine 2

• Anaesthesia & Intensive Care
• Orthopaedics 2
• Radiology

Integrated Session (Lab Medicine / Radiology/ Therapeutics) 

Semester 10 - Senior Clerkship

• Internal Medicine 3
• Paediatrics 2
• Surgery 3

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology 3
• Emergency Medicine 2
• Orthopaedics 3

REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES

A pass in SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at school level or its equivalent.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Taylor’s Foundation in Science (FIS)

Pass with min. CGPA 3.00 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics (Provided the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution)

• Diploma in Health Sciences

Min. CGPA 3.50 with min. 2Bs each in Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics and 3 credits each in English, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM or its equivalent (Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters/2.5 years in the same accredited institution)

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Min. BBB, ABC or AAC or CGPA 3.0 in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics

• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with min. B4 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics

• A Levels

Min. BBB / ABC / AAC in Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics

• South Australian Matriculation (SAM)/SACE International

Min. ATAR 80 including Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics or Aggregate / Average of 80% or the equivalent of B in Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics

• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) / Canadian International Matriculation Programme / Canadian Grade 12 / 13 / Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12

Min. average of 80% in 3 subjects with 80% in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Min. 30 points including 2 science subjects / Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level (SL) with a min. score of 4 each in Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics

• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

Overall average of 80% in Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics

• Matriculation in Science (by Ministry of Education Malaysia)

Pass with CGPA 3.00 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics

• Other Qualifications

Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS

Band 6.0

• TOEFL

79 (Internet Based Test)

• MUET

Band 4

• UEC English

B4

• 1119 (GCE-O)

Grade B

• Pre-University / Diploma

*Completed Pre-University / Diploma that was conducted in English

CAREER PROPSCETS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

• Medical Officer
• House Officer
• Specialist
• Administrator

• Consultant
• Professor / Lecturer
• Researcher
• International Aid / Development Worker