Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Overview

AIMST is a forward looking, campus-based private sector university established in Malaysia’s northern state of Kedah Darul Aman. Its mission is to offer world-class education at affordable rates to one and all, in line with the aspiration of its visionary founder, Tun Dato’ Seri Utama S. Samy Vellu. The programs offered by AIMST are rated at Tier 4 (very Good Category) by D-Setara. AIMST is a prestigious University in the making with a growing impact on the national and regional educational scenes with its high profile programmes in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and other allied health sciences, Engineering, Computer sciences and IT, Biotechnology, Business and Management. AIMST has been building up strategic linkages with premier Universities in various countries like UK, Japan, India, Philippines, Pakistan etc. All AIMST degree programmes are closely monitored for accreditation by the National Accreditation Board. A number of its programmes already enjoy validation by foreign universities, including its popular Foundation in Science pre-university programme. AIMST also has a system of Faculty Advisors, External Examiners and an International Advisory Council to help ensure academic excellence and to gain international recognition both for its teaching and research programmes. The Faculty of Medicine at AIMST entered into Avicenna’s directory for Medicine in 2010 (Avicenna, the successor to WHO is currently referred to as World Directory of Medical Schools). In 2013, AIMST got the global award for ‘Leadership in medical sciences education excellence’, which is one more feather on the cap of Faculty of Medicine. In 2016, AIMST University’s MBBS degree got recognized by Medical Council of India. Faculty of Medicine has MoUs and strategic partnerships with several National and International Institutions which include Queen Mary University of London.

Entry Requirements

A-Levels/STPM: Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. (Grade C can only be in either Physics or Mathematics) AIMST Foundation in Science / Matriculation/Foundation in Science/Pre-medical course** (course ≥ 1 year in the same institution): CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics UEC: B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry, Physics, UEC Mathematics and Additional Mathematics UNSW Foundation / MUFY / Western Australia Curriculum Council / HSC Sydney Australia / Trinity College Foundation Studies / Australian Universities Foundation Programmes / South Australian Matriculation / Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12 / Ausmat: Aggregate or average of 80% or equivalent of B in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics Or 80% ATAR provided the subjects include Biology Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 / New Zealand Bursary: Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics CPU / CIMP / Canadian Grade 12/13/ Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12: Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. Indian Pre-University: Average of 70% in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics International Baccalaureate (IB): 30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level and attained a minimum score of 4 each in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics Diploma in Health Sciences (course ≥ 2 1/2 years or 5 semesters in the same: CGPA ≥ 3.5 (out of 4) with min of 2Bs each in Biology and / or Chemistry and/or Physics AND 3 credits each in English and Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject at School Certificate level Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA ≥ 3.0 (out of 4) Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA ≥ 3.5 (out of 4) Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA ≥ 3.5 (out of 4) **SPM/O-levels requirement : Applicants must have obtained 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject. Additional MQA requirements (as requested by FOM) Applicant must NOT have failed in any other subjects listed in the results transcript. Pre-condition: Malaysian applicants who seek employment in the public sector are required to attain credit in Bahasa Malaysia & English. All applicants should have attained a level of competence in English to enable them to complete the course successfully and achieved an equivalent competency of Band 4 MUET/TOEFL score of 550/IELTS score of 6. Aptitude Test/Interview: All eligible applicants are required to attend an aptitude test and interview (to be conducted by AIMST University) /and or a University Entrance Examination Additional Requirement from MMC A person with any of the following shall be disqualified from entry into a medical programme: found guilty of offence(s) affecting the human body; and/or recent or serious dishonesty e.g. cheating at examination, falsification of documents, plagiarism; and/ or serious physical or mental illness; and/or serious communicable disease(s) All correspondence with MMC, must be done 3 months prior to commencement of the course. Note: AIMST University will officially notify you of the outcome of your application. Please take note that submission of the application does not constitute acceptance into the University