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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NuMed)
Medicine & Health SciencesMedicine
Duration60 months
IntakesSeptember
TuitionRM 100,600 / year
Study modefull-time
Study formatOn-campus
LocationIskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
Fee year2026

Programme overview

A five-year, full-time Newcastle University medical degree delivered at NUMed Malaysia, integrating early clinical experience with hospital and community placements in Johor.

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Entry requirements

A-Level

ABB · Biology; Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

All India Senior School Certificate / Indian School Certificate

80% average across the best five academic subjects; minimum 80% in Biology and Chemistry · Biology; Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview. Indian citizens intending to practise in India must obtain the required eligibility and pass NEET before enrolment; the official page states an undertaking route for those not intending to practise in India.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

American Advanced Placement (AP)

5, 4, 4 or grades A, B, B · Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics at Grade 12 level or above. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

Australian Year 12 / Monash University Foundation Year

Average 80% with 80% in Biology and Chemistry; ATAR 85 · Biology; Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

CPU / CIMP / Ontario Grade 12

80% average across the best six Grade 12 subjects · Biology; Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

33 points overall; minimum 5 in each required Higher Level subject · Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at Higher Level. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

Malaysian Matriculation / Foundation in Science

Biology; Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview. Programme must be at least one year and completed in the same institution.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

NCEA Level 3

80 credits; one Level 3 subject endorsed Excellence and two endorsed Merit (ABB equivalent) · Biology; Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

Newcastle's Foundation in Science

Overall average 75%; English for Academic Purposes 70%; Biology 1, Biology 2 and Chemistry 75%; Foundation Medical Studies 70% · Biology 1; Biology 2; Chemistry; Foundation Medical Studies. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

Relevant scientific degree

Upper second-class honours degree or equivalent · Scientific background. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

Sri Lanka A-Level

Normally ABB · Biology, Chemistry and Physics. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

STPM

Normally ABB · Biology; Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

A2, A2, B3, B3, B3 · Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Mathematics I and Advanced Mathematics II. · 2026 entry. UCAT is not required. Applicants must meet MMC school-level prerequisites where applicable, be at least 18, meet health/immunisation requirements, and pass the NUMed interview.

English: Malaysian: O-Level English 1119 B, CEFR C1/C2, IGCSE First Language C, IGCSE Second Language B, or MUET Band 4. Malaysian/International: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69, or CAE/CPE/Cambridge Linguaskill 185.

Tuition fees

Annual tuitionRM 100,600
Fee year2026

NUMed 2026/27 tuition. Malaysian/local: RM100,600 per year. International: RM132,000 base + RM7,920 SST = RM139,920 per year. The official page states the inclusive fee covers tuition, library, laboratory, placements, examinations, administration and other academic-related charges.

Fees are indicative and may be revised by the institution. GoUni can help you confirm the latest payable amount before application.

Intakes

September

Accreditation & recognition

Full Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) accreditation for the current professional medicine cycle; MQR notes recognition based on Malaysian Medical Council implementation.MQA/FA12045

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