Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
SEGi University · Kota Damansara, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
SEGi University’s Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme is structured into two phases: a Medical Sciences Phase for the first two years and a Clinical Phase carried out over the next three years.
The programme is organised into eight blocks covering foundational medical sciences (including anatomy, physiology, and basic medical sciences) followed by clinical clerkships across core specialties, senior clerkships, and electives.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Foundation in Medical Sciences: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Basic Biochemistry, General Pathology
- Basic Pharmacology, Medical Microbiology, and Medical Immunology to build core biomedical knowledge
- Introduction to Behavioural Science, Clinical and Community Medicine, plus Introduction to Community Medicine and Biostatistics
- Research Methodology and Mini Research Project, including Clinical Methods and Medical Ethics
- Junior Clerkship: Clinical Foundation and Basic Life Support, Internal Medicine 1, and General Surgery
- System-Based Medical Sciences I block content feeding into clinical learning (Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Haematopoietic System, Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary System)
- Specialty Clerkship I: General Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1, and Orthopaedics and Emergency
- System-Based Medical Sciences II foundation topics (Endocrine System, Genitourinary System, Central Nervous System, Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue System)
- Specialty Clerkship II includes Community Based Medicine
- Specialty Clerkship II topics also cover Psychiatry, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care
- Combined Specialties postings: Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Forensic Medicine, and Anaesthesiology
- Senior clerkship with electives
- Internal Medicine 2 and Surgery and Critical Care
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2 and Paediatrics and Neonatology
Career outcomes
- You train across both Medical Sciences (pre-clinical) and Clinical Phase blocks, building clinical judgment alongside foundational biomedical knowledge from day one.
- You gain structured clerkship exposure through Junior Clerkship and Specialty Clerkship postings, helping you develop job-ready clinical skills for early medical practice pathways.
- You complete senior clerkship learning that covers key disciplines such as Internal Medicine, Surgery and Critical Care, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatrics and Neonatology.
- Your programme is designed to support progression toward required housemanship in Malaysia after graduation if you want to practise as a medical doctor in Malaysia.
- You build communication and professional soft-skill capabilities that support team-based healthcare environments and patient-centred practice.
Employability rate
MBBS graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 80% and an unemployment rate of about 20%, reflecting strong demand for doctors while acknowledging the structured transition period into medical practice roles.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable outlook if you plan for required post-graduation steps such as housemanship.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | For international applicants, entry is based on recognised school-leaving qualifications for medical-entry pathways, including Higher School Certificate (or equivalent), GCE A-Levels, Matriculation/Foundation in Science/Pre-Medical with required science subject study, Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with specified Biology, Chemistry, Physics (and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics where required) results, International Baccalaureate with specified point and science-subject requirements, or other listed international pre-medical entry qualifications that meet the medical-entry guidance. |
| Bachelor's degree | For international applicants, degree-level entry is possible where the applicant holds a recognised degree in health or pure/applied sciences (with the stated CGPA requirement) for the relevant programme route, or a degree in arts of humanities with the stated CGPA requirement for the relevant route. |
Language requirements
International applicants must demonstrate sufficient English competence to successfully complete the MBBS programme.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 347850 / total program | Total MBBS fee shown on the SEGi University fee page for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). |
| Application fee | MYR 3150 / one time | SEGi University states that students must make admission and international student visa application fees of RM 3,150 (subject to change). |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
|---|
| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone |
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your international entry documents
Review the entry requirements for international applicants and ensure your school-leaving or degree qualification matches the medical-entry guidance. Prepare certified copies of academic transcripts and your passport for the application. If English proof is needed for admission decision, plan your language evidence early so you can submit within the application timeline.
Submit your online application
Complete the MBBS application using the university’s official application process during the published application period. Upload the required documents in the format requested by the admissions team and ensure your information matches your certificates and transcripts. Pay any application/admin charges if shown during the online submission flow.
Attend aptitude test and/or interview and/or examination (if requested)
SEGi’s programme guidance states that applicants may be required to undergo an aptitude test and/or an interview and/or a university entrance examination. Monitor your email and admissions communications after submitting your application for any invitations. Respond by the requested deadline and bring any supporting documents if admissions asks for them.