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Pre-Medical Foundation Year

Malaysia

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What will I learn?

Course Structure

The FY modular structure follows the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
It is delivered in 2 semesters – Semester 1 (September to January) and Semester 2 (January to June), with each comprising of:

  • 12 weeks of direct-contact teaching
  • 1 week of revision
  • 2 weeks of examinations

Our Pre-Med programme consists of 8 modules, amounting to 60 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits in total.

  • Certain modules carry 5 credits while some others come with 10 credits.
  • The rationale behind the introduction of 10 credit modules into the FY was primarily to decrease the assessment burden on students in Semester 1 (being mindful of the challenges faced by some students on making the transition to tertiary level education).

You are required to pass all modules for the successful completion of the Pre-Med Foundation Year programme and to progress into the 5-Year Medical Degree programme.

Study options

Full Time (9 months)

Tuition fees
RM45,000.00 (US$ 10,324) per year
Start date

Expected September 2025

Venue

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (formerly Penang Medical College)

4 Jalan Sepoy Lines,

George Town,

Penang,

10450, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Malaysian High School or STPM/ A-Level, International Baccalaureate, America High School Diploma or equivalent.

Applicants are required to submit English language requirements in the form of IELTS, TOEFL and/ or SPM GCE 1119 English. Admissions team will confirm your eligibility upon receiving your application.

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