An Immersive Experience from the Best of Both Worlds.
Our 5-year Medicine programme is delivered transnationally – beginning with comprehensive pre-clinical training in Dublin followed by extensive clinical training in Penang.
During your Pre-Clinical Years in Dublin, you will:
- Gain knowledge about the medical sciences of anatomy (including anatomy dissection), biochemistry and physiology.
- Learn about normal human systems and analyse illnesses and treatment strategies related to the systems.
- Build a strong foundation in pathology, microbiology, and pharmacology.
- Be exposed to professional clinical practice and interaction with patients.
During Clinical Years in Penang, you will:
- Obtain unrivalled access to practise over rotations in clinics and hospitals.
- Establish a professional doctor-patient relationship and enhance patient-centred communication skill.
- Acquire knowledge on performing physical examinations, taking patient histories and learn day-to-day duties in the hospital.
Fees
*A one-time immunisation fee up to 295 euro will be payable with first-year tuition fee.
*A one-time RCSI NUI fee of 135 euro will be payable.
Scholarships / Bursaries
We are committed to rewarding students of excellent academic achievements and have strong passion for the study of Medicine with our Scholarships.
Find out more about the available scholarships below.
If you are a Malaysian student looking to enrol into RUMC, you may be eligible for financial assistance, such as PTPTN, EPF and more.
Discover your funding options below.
The compulsory subjects to apply for RUMC Undergraduate Medicine are Chemistry, Biology, and Physics (OR) Mathematics.
English Language Requirements
- Applicants are required to submit English language requirements in the form of IELTS, TOEFL and/or SOPM GCE 1119 English.
- Admissions to confirm your eligibility upon receiving the application.
- Applicants from the backgrounds of Foundation in Science, Pre-Medical Foundation (excluding RUMC Pre-Medical Year) and some Matriculation programmes to attain a minimum of the following at School Certificate level or its equivalent:
*Please note that all requirements stated above are minimum academic criteria and do not guarantee admission.
What will you Study?
Throughout the 5-year Medicine programme, you will learn the fundamentals of basic and health sciences that focus on systems and skills, as outlined below.
Besides medical council registration, you will also receive strong support from our Alumni Relations and senior academic members to mentor and guide you towards your career pathway.
Our internationally-recognised degree provides you with diverse medical career opportunities that come with options to practise overseas such as in the US, UK, Ireland and more.

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Certified copy of Birth Certificate, NRID/MyKad (Malaysians) and Passport Details Page (International)

Medical screening checklist (bring along to Dublin) RUMC Medical Screening Checklist

Final or Forecast Results from Current Pre-University Institution (i.e A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, STPM etc)

IELTS/ TOEFL/GCE O-Level (1119 English)

IGCSE/ SPM Results

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

FOR MATURE STUDENTS: Also University Transcript