Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Overview
KPT / JPS ( KA 11523 ) 12 / 15
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is a five-year programme to equip students with knowledge in the basic medical sciences for first 2 years and 3 years exposure to clinical medicine. The home-grown medical programme at Taylor's is an integrated problem-based curriculum with departmental clinical rotations in the clinical years.

During Phase I of the programme (Year 1 and 2), the curriculum covers basic medical sciences with introductory clinical exposure. Foundations in communication skills, medical ethics and community health will be spread across the phase. Students will also be introduced to medical research. Students will also be given the opportunity to select certain topics in the Student Selected Module (SSM) to allow them to explore subjects of their interest in more depth. In Phase II (Year 3, 4 and 5), students will go into different clinical rotations medicine, surgery, paediatrics, O&G, orthopaedics and others.

The MBBS Programme consists of two phases:

Phase I 
Taylor's University (Year 1 and 2)

Focuses on the basic knowledge of medical sciences with exposure to clinical medicine. Students will have access to specialised lab facilities and gain clinical exposure training at local hospitals. 

Phase II 
Taylor's University and selected hospital (Year 3 to 5)

Involves clinical rotations at hospitals where students will gain hands-on experience while working on patients. Students will also gain further insight into the fields of specialisation which may interest them. 

Entry Requirements*:
Programme Minimum Entry Requirements English Requirements
Taylor's Foundation in Science (FIS) Pass with GPA 3.0 each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics Any of the following:
1. IELTS – 6.5 and above
2. TOEFL – 79 (Internet Based Test)
3. MUET – Band 4 and above
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Grade B each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 5Bs. B4 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics
A Levels Grade B each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics
South Australian Matriculation (SAM) ATAR 80. 80% each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics
Canadian Pre-University (CPU) Average of 80%. 80% each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics
International Baccalaureate (IB) 30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 1 Standard Level (SL) with a minimum score of 4 each in Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics
Ministry of Education Science Matriculation Pass with GPA 3.0 each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics

Note:
  • The minimum entry requirements are subjected to meet current requirements set by the Ministry of Higher Education / Malaysian Qualifications Agency / Malaysia Medical Council.
  • Pre-condition: Pass SPM / O Levels with 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject. Malaysian students are required to attain credit in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
  • All information is correct at time of web update (November 2011) and is subject to change.

  • Interview
    All eligible candidates are required to attend an interview.

    Health Requirements
    Prior to admission, students are required to undergo a medical examination to ensure they are in good health and free of transmissible diseases. They also need to comply with the immunisation and infection risk policy.

    Intakes:
    January & October

    Duration:
    5 Years