So you are thinking of taking up Medicine, but you are not sure? You heard from friends that studying Medicine is tough, it is a long course, and you have to make many sacrifices: and so you are undecided. Well, Medicine is tough. To take up Medicine, you not only need good grades, you also need to be convinced yourself that it is your career choice. That choice is yours, not your parents’ or anyone else’s, as you need total commitment, tenacity and determination on your part to carry on till you become a doctor and beyond.
What we do in IMU is to help you achieve your dream. We’ll make you a good, technically competent and more importantly a caring doctor. The 8 IMU outcomes make it explicit that we’ll help you do just that. We emphasise professionalism and ethics, and we strive to maintain the high ideals of Medicine as a noble profession. The science of curing a disease or lessening physical pain is not always the most important aspect of the doctor-patient relationship. Patients come to visit doctors for many reasons, and sometimes it is for emotional support and kindness, for empathy, for openness with someone they can trust and respect. In time to come, when you become a doctor, you will always be a doctor: because of the special and unique doctor-patient relationship through most harrowing and fragile moments, and through life and death. Medical students and young doctors always remember the first baby they deliver: the joy they share with patient and family; the first death they have to certify: the heavy heart to break the news and to comfort relatives who have lost their loved one. Whether you are a small time country doctor or a big time consultant in the premier hospital, you are sure to make a difference in the lives of those you touch!
Yes, Medicine is a life changing career. It is for those who are fully committed to take up the challenge. I can assure you that you’ll not regret that decision!
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | BBB or ABC in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics |
| STPM | BBB or ABC in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics |
| Australian Matriculation | 80% agregate or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 85 (including Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics) |
| NCEA Level 3 | 80% in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 85% aggregate in 6 subjects (with an average of 80% in |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B4 in 5 subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 80% aggregate or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 85 (including Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics) |
| Indian Pre-University | Average of 75% in all subjects (with an average of 70% in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation | CGPA 3.50 # (and attained 5Bs inBiology and Chemistry and Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 33 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects / Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level (SL) and attained a minimum score of 4 each in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | Not applicable |
| Foundation | CGPA 3.50 **#(and attained 5 Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics) and another subject at SPM/O-level) |
| Degree | BSc (Hons) 2nd Class Upper / CGPA 3.30 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Health Sciences – CGPA 3.50 and provided duration is not less than 5 semesters or 2.5 years in the same accredited institution and attained 2Bs each in Biology, Chemistry or Physics and 3Cs each in English, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM / O-Level |
Please refer to the University for any variation on entry requirement.
The IMU reserves the right to change these admission requirements from time to time.
Applicants are required to have this at the point of entry:
| IELTS | Overall band score of 6.5 Those who opt for the overseas option must achieve an overall band score of 7.0 Effective from 2014, those who opt for the overseas option must achieve an overall band score of 7.0 (Not less than 7.0 for individual bands) |
All registered students are required to take the IMU Diagnostic Language Test during the first semester. Please refer to the University for any variation on entry requirement.
Students without IELTS or MUET can opt to sit for the Password English Test which is available only in IMU and must obtain the equivalent score required for IELTS. Students who have successfully enrolled using the Password English Test are still required to sit for MUET and (or) IELTS exam within the first year of their studies in IMU. This is ONLY applicable to those who are completing the entire degree in IMU, Malaysia. Please contact Admissions Office for further details or to register for the test.
*Please note that achieving the minimum entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes.
Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics are compulsory subjects.
**Applicable to students with Foundation in Science from KBU International College. These students can only apply into the IMU local programmes and MPharm programme only. They would not be able to apply to all credit transfer options. Additionally, foundation in science qualifications from other colleges and universities will be considered on a case by case basis for admission into Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy programme. Please contact Admission Office for further information on qualifications from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, South Korea, China, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Iran.
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution.
Please note that the IMU does not accept any foundation courses from other colleges/universities for its medical, dentistry and pharmacy programmes except foundation in science by KBU International College. Additionally, foundation in science qualification from other colleges and universities will be considered on a case by case basis for admission into medicine, dentistry and pharmacy programme. Please contact IMU for more details and before embarking on any foundation in science programmes. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit our website, www.imu.edu.my or contact 03 – 2731 7272.
The entry requirements and English requirements are subject to change. Please refer to our website for the latest information.
Source :International Medical University