Undergraduate Medicine

Studying medicine is one of the most rewarding pathways you can ever embark on.

As an aspiring doctor, your journey with us is beyond an ordinary quest for medical education and we will partner with you on that journey as we have done with nearly 1,900 graduates, since our establishment in 1996. The unique structure of our programme provides you with a holistic learning experience complemented by an integrated, systems-based approach to the study of medicine.

Why Study Medicine with Us?

Internationally-Recognised Irish Medical Education Delivered Transnationally

Receive the highest quality of biomedical science and pre-clinical training during your Pre-Clinical Years in Dublin (at either RCSI or UCD).

Broaden your horizon as you return to Penang to continue with your Clinical Years.
Attain an immersive experience with the Irish and international students throughout the programme.

Highly Cost-Effective Tuition and Return on Investment

Graduate with an Irish medical degree at a fraction of the cost with invaluable experience from Ireland.
Cost of living in Penang is significantly less than the living costs in Dublin.

High-Quality Clinical Training

Develop your clinical skills throughout your journey in Medicine at RUMC.
Get unrivalled access to high-quality training hospitals during your Clinical Years.

Our medical students are the only group training at the Penang General Hospital and Seberang Jaya Hospital during their Clinical Years.
Obtain a smooth transition into your housemanship years as you become well-versed with the Malaysian hospital system.

A Dream Come True.

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.

Pre-Clinical Years in Dublin

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.

Clinical Years in Penang

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.

Scholarships

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.

Financial Assistance

The compulsory subjects to apply for RUMC Undergraduate Medicine are Chemistry, Biology, and Physics (OR) Mathematics.

A-Level/ STPM

ABB in:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics

International Baccalaureate

36 points (including bonus points) with a minimum of 2 HL and 1 SL in 3 Science subjects

AND attained a minimum score of 5 at Higher Level each in:

Biology
Chemistry

1. Monash University Foundation Pre-University Programme (MUFY)

2. University of New South Wales (UNSW Foundation)

Aggregate or Average of 95% or the equivalent of B in any 3 subjects:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics

1. Western Australia Curriculum Council

2. HSC Sydney Australia

3. Trinity College Foundation Studies

4. Australian Universities Foundation Programme

5. South Australian Matriculation (SAM)

6. Victoria Certificate of Education Australia (Year 12)

7. Australian Matriculation

93 ATAR provided the subjects include:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics

1. Canadian Pre-University

2. Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP/Canadian Grade 12/13)

3. Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12

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1. Malaysian Matriculation

2. Foundation in Science

3. Pre-Medical Course

CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics

providing the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution AND 5B’s each in:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
Physics
Another subject

In SPM/O-Level or its equivalent

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

1 B3, 4 B4’s:

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics or Additional Mathematics

Irish Leaving Certificate

465 points with

1 H2, 2 H3’s in 3 subjects:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics

1. National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

2. New Zealand Bursary

Average of 90% in any 3 subjects:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics

America High School Diploma

CGPA 3.50 (out of 4.0) with 3 Advanced Placements with minimum score of 4 in the following subjects:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics or Physics

Thai Matayom 6

Entry via Foundation in Science

Vietnam High School

Entry via Foundation in Science

Science Degree

BSc in Science

CGPA 3.2 (out of 4.0) or above

MSc, PhD in Science

CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) or above

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:

SPM / O-Level:	5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) AND another subject.

*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.

Year 1-3 (Ireland)	Year 3-5 (Malaysia)
Systems: Cardiovascular Central Nervous System Gastrointestinal & Hepatology Genito-urinary Haematology Locomotor Renal, Endocrine & Breast Respiratory Psychology Sociology Tropical Medicine	Each system consists of: Anatomy Biochemistry Evidence-Based Medicine Genetics Introduction to Clinical Practice Microbiology Pathology Pharmacology Physics in Medicine Physiology Public Health & Epidemiology	Clinical Skills Communication Skills Medicine Surgery Orthopaedics Family Medicine Paediatrics Public Health Psychiatry Ear, Nose & Throat Forensic & Legal Medicine Obstetrics Ophthalmology Anaesthesiology Emergency Medicine Radiology Clinical Elective

Year 1-3
(Ireland)

Year 3-5
(Malaysia)

Systems:

Cardiovascular
Central Nervous System
Gastrointestinal & Hepatology
Genito-urinary
Haematology
Locomotor
Renal, Endocrine & Breast
Respiratory
Psychology
Sociology
Tropical Medicine

Each system consists of:

Anatomy
Biochemistry
Evidence-Based Medicine
Genetics
Introduction to Clinical Practice
Microbiology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics in Medicine
Physiology
Public Health & Epidemiology

Clinical Skills
Communication Skills
Medicine
Surgery
Orthopaedics
Family Medicine
Paediatrics
Public Health
Psychiatry
Ear, Nose & Throat
Forensic & Legal Medicine
Obstetrics
Ophthalmology
Anaesthesiology
Emergency Medicine
Radiology
Clinical Elective

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.