Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Sunway University’s medical programme offers a dynamic learning experience, leveraging the Sunway ecosystem to provide hands-on clinical exposure at Sunway Medical Centre, a premier private quaternary hospital. Through the Sunway Healthcare Group’s extensive network, students gain insights into diverse healthcare fields.

Emphasizing innovation, the programme integrates digital health and telemedicine, equipping students with cutting-edge technological expertise. Inter-professional education fosters collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for clinical practice.

Beyond clinical competency, the programme nurtures compassionate doctors who address healthcare challenges with a holistic, sustainability-driven approach. Students also engage in world-class research with esteemed institutions like Cambridge, Oxford, and Harvard. Additionally, transformative community initiatives empower students to contribute to public health by promoting environmental awareness, hygiene, and nutrition.

Please be informed that the total tuition fees for the October intake will be slightly higher, amounting to RM512,950.

Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology

• CGPA 3.00 (including Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics). The minimum grade for each subject is C

AND

• Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at SPM or O-Level or its equivalent

A-Level

• ABC or AAC or BBB in:
  • Biology; and
  • Chemistry; and
  • Physics or Mathematics

Australian Matriculation

• ATAR 80 provided the subjects include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics

OR

• Aggregate or the equivalent of B in 3 subjects (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics)

AND

• Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at SPM or O-Level or its equivalent

Canadian International Matriculation Programme

• 80% aggregate in 6 subjects with an average of 80% in:
  • Biology; and
  • Chemistry; and
  • Physics or Mathematics

AND

• Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at SPM or O-Level or its equivalent

Monash University Foundation Year

• 80% including:
  • Biology; and
  • Chemistry; and
  • Physics or Mathematics

AND

• Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at SPM or O-Level or its equivalent

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

• 33 points with a minimum score of 5 in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics at Higher Level (HL)

AND

• Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at SPM or O-Level or its equivalent

STPM

• CGPA 3.0 with BBB, ABC, or AAC in:
  • Biology; and
  • Chemistry; and
  • Physics or Mathematics

UEC

• B4 each in 5 subjects:
  • Biology; and
  • Chemistry; and
  • Physics; and
  • Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics I
  • Advanced Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics II

Other Qualifications

• Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements

• MUET Band 4
• IELTS or equivalent 6.0
• SPM English B+
• O-Level English (1119) Credit
• UEC English B4
• Pre-University/Diploma/foundation or equivalent Programme conducted in English

Specific Requirements

Applicants are required to pass an interview and a medical check-up

Age Requirement

As per the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) guidelines, students need to be 18 years of age at the commencement of this programme.

Year 1

• Cellular Biomolecules
• Tissues of the Body
• Membrane and Receptor
• Metabolism
• Sustainability in Medicine
• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Malay Language for Communication 2
• Integrity & Anti Corruption
• Human Genetics
• Infection & Immunity
• Mechanisms of Diseases
• Behavioural Sciences
• Medicine & Society I
• Musculoskeletal System
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Appreciation of Ethics & Civilisation

Year 2

• Blood & Lymph
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Urinary System
• Clinical Science I
• Medicine & Society II
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary System
• Endocrine System
• Neurosciences
• Reproductive System
• Clinical Science II
• Intensive Research Project in Medicine I
• Planetary Health in Medicine
• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills

Year 3

• Internal Medicine I
• Surgery I
• Radiology I
• Medicine and Society III
• Family Medicine I
• Advancements in Healthcare & Digital Technology
• Intensive Research Project in Medicine II
• Elective

Year 4

• Psychiatry
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology I
• Forensic Pathology
• Opthalmology
• Interprofessional Education
• Orthopaedics
• Paediatrics I
• Anaesthesiology
• Radiology II

Year 5

• Otorhinolaryngology
• Internal Medicine II
• Surgery II
• Family Medicine II
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology II
• Paediatrics II
• Emergency Medicine