Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Program Overview

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The University of Cyberjaya's MBBS program is a 5-year, student-centered program that combines basic medical sciences with practical clinical training. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to become competent and ethical medical professionals in various healthcare settings. The program is accredited by the Malaysian Medical Council and recognized internationally.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview

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Overview:

The University of Cyberjaya's prestigious Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program has been running since 2005 and has produced almost 2,000 medical professionals. It uses a student-centered and problem-based learning approach to deliver impactful education and training in medicine.

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Objectives:

The MBBS program aims to produce doctors who are:

• Knowledgeable and competent in solving health issues critically and scientifically.
• Proficient in practical and clinical skills in line with standard medical practices.
• Effective and responsible leaders, possessing good communication and social skills, able to collaborate effectively.
• Able to demonstrate personal, entrepreneurial, digital, and numeracy skills to address healthcare system needs.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism with strong moral and ethical values.

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Outline

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Course Description:

The MBBS program is a comprehensive 5-year program divided into two phases:

• Basic Medical Sciences (Years 1-2): This phase lays the foundation for basic medical knowledge and is organized in sequential courses/blocks with early clinical exposure.
Notably, this program includes Disaster and Relief Medicine, preparing graduates for humanitarian missions.
• Clinical Sciences (Years 3-5): This phase involves practical learning in hospitals and health centers affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence.
Successful graduates earn the MBBS degree, recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council and other international medical bodies.

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Course Training and Practical:

MBBS students undergo practical training in designated hospitals and clinics under the Ministry of Health.

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Year 1:

• General Anatomy
• Introductory Medical Physiology
• Molecular Basis of Medicine & Nutrition
• General Pathology
• Behavioural Sciences
• Medical Microbiology & Immunology
• General Pharmacology
• Endocrine System
• Musculoskeletal System
• Early Clinical & Professional Development 1
• Early Clinical & Professional Development 2
• Hubungan Etnik (Ethnic Relations)
• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (Islamic & Asia Civilization)
• Elective for Personal Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Pengajian Malaysia 3
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

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Year 2:

• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Haematology
• Gastrointestinal System
• Nervous System
• Reproductive System
• Urinary System
• Public Health
• Disaster & Relief Medicine 1
• Early Clinical & Professional Development 3
• Early Clinical & Professional Development 4
• Kerajaan & Dasar Awam Malaysia
• Young Mercy / Wataniah
• REBM 1
• Culture and Diversity
• Integrated Student, Leadership, & Entrepreneurship Training (ISLET)

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Year 3:

• Internal Medicine 1
• Surgery 1
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1
• Paediatrics 1
• Community Medicine
• REBM 2

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Year 4:

• Orthopaedics 1
• Mental Health, General & Military Psychiatry
• Specialty Postings
• Family Medicine
• Contemporary Topics in Medicine
• REBM 3
• Clinical Elective
• Disaster & Relief Medicine 2
• Forensic Medicine

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Year 5:

• Internal Medicine 2 & 3
• Surgery 2 & 3
• Paediatrics 2 & 3
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2 & 3
• Orthopaedics 2
• Clinical Psychiatry
• Emergency Medicine
• MBBS Final Professional Exam (Part 1 & 2)

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Teaching

• Methods: Student-centered Team-based learning (SCTL), Problem-based Learning/Tutorial, Clinical Skills Training (CST), Task-based Learning, Tutorial.
• Faculty: Experienced specialist doctors recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and registered with the National Specialist Register (NSR).
• On Campus Learning: Classes are held at Cyberjaya Campus with fully equipped state-of-the-art facilities.
• Off Campus Learning: Learning will also take place in real-world scenarios where students are posted at hospitals, clinics, and health centers.
• Staff: Experienced academicians from the public and private sectors, including former leaders from the Ministry of Health, public hospitals, and public universities.

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Careers

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Career Prospect:

Graduates of the MBBS program are well-equipped for careers in various medical fields, including:

• Medical Officer at Public Hospitals
• Private Medical Centre Physician
• Healthcare Administrator
• Higher Education Lecturer
• Research Scientist

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Career Organisation:

Employment sectors for MBBS graduates include:

• Public and private hospitals
• Research centers
• NGOs
• Universities
• Armed Forces

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Other

• Accreditation: The program is accredited and running since 2005, recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council and other international medical bodies.
• Commitment: The University is committed to producing quality graduates in the field of Medicine and offers several other medicine-linked programs, both undergraduate and postgraduate.