BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences: Fees & Entry Requirements at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed), Malaysia

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences

Malaysia

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ABOUT THIS COURSE
STUDY JOURNEY

Quick fact

  • You will study in multiple countries

What will I learn?

The programme leads to the award of a BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences degree from Newcastle University, UK, ensuring graduates are recognised by a globally respected UK university.The curriculum is delivered in two parts:Part I – two academic years delivered in Malaysia. It follows the academic standards and quality assurance framework of Newcastle University, ensuring consistent academic quality and assessment standards. It is also aligned with relevant Malaysian higher education requirements and the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council framework.Part II – one academic year at the Newcastle UK campus with research-led teaching and an intensive research project in one of the highly regarded research laboratories at Newcastle University Medical School.There is a great demand for graduates in the biomedical and biomolecular sciences within the research community, health services and industry – particularly leading or working as part of research teams, and many of our students choose this career path. A large proportion of our graduates choose to take a further degree – either a medical, master's, PhD or teaching qualification – before embarking on permanent employment.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years) - multiple study locations

Tuition fees
RM27,600.00 (5,29,669) per year
Monthly Living (Food, Books, etc.) - 1,500 – 2,000
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia)

No. 1 Jalan Sarjana 1,

Kota Ilmu, EduCity at Iskandar,

Iskandar Puteri,

Johor,

79200, Johor, Malaysia

Full Time (2 Years) - multiple study locations

Tuition fees
RM55,200.00 (10,59,338) per year
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia)

No. 1 Jalan Sarjana 1,

Kota Ilmu, EduCity at Iskandar,

Iskandar Puteri,

Johor,

79200, Johor, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

A-Levels

BBC at A-level in the required science subjects: Biology and Chemistry. Further consideration may be given for additional academic achievements. We do not accept General Studies or Critical Thinking as A2 Level qualifications.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

A minimum of 30 points with Biology, Chemistry and one other Science subject at Higher Level Grade 4 and above. IB overall points include the additional points available for the Theory of Knowledge/Extended Essay.

We regard Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology as acceptable Science subjects.

STPM

Normally BBC based on the best three subjects including the required science subjects. Please note that General Studies is not accepted as one of these subjects.

Others

The following will also be considered depending upon the grade(s) achieved:

A polytechnic or university diploma

Ontario Grade 12

Applicants offering qualifications other than those listed should email us to check if their qualifications are acceptable or not.

Students who have completed SPM, O-Level or equivalent programmes must first complete a recognised pre university qualification as a basic requirement for entry to an undergraduate degree at NUMed Malaysia.

Whatever pre university qualifications you offer, they should include the science subjects of Biology and Chemistry and one other subject at a level equivalent to A-Levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma or STPM.

A UCAT result is currently not required for entry to NUMed Malaysia. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

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