Study MBBS at IMU Malaysia

Are you seeking a reputable educational institution to get an MBBS degree, with affordable tuition and living costs, and a culturally close environment? Then IMU Malaysia will be a perfect option for you as it offers quality education and early clinical exposure. IMU is Malaysia’s oldest and most established private medical and healthcare university. It commenced its journey in 1992, a year that holds significance due to the launch of the medical partnership programme in Malaysia. With its partnerships with various renowned Partner Medical Schools across the globe, including Australia, Malta, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, it offers students an extraordinary educational experience across multiple countries.

IMU University Malaysia is devoted to qualifying individuals to become leaders and innovators in healthcare by providing the tools they need to explore, experiment, and discover their full potential. Modern healthcare facilities are intermingled with advanced digital technologies and artificial intelligence equipment, showcasing their promise of quality education. IMU’s research culture brings inspiration for research among students, alumni, and faculty members, which leads to a new era of seminal research and innovation. It has 244 industry partners and 42 partner universities worldwide.

• SETARA-2022, 6 Stars Rating (Highly Competitive), Mature University category
• SETARA-2019, 6 Stars Rating (Highly Competitive), Mature University category
• SETARA-2017, 6 Stars Rating (Outstanding), Mature University category
• Royal Society of Chemistry, UK Accreditation
• Institute of Biomedical Science Accreditation

• Flexible curriculum
• Results-oriented education
• Technology-driven learning
• Cutting-edge learning environments
• Energetic, experienced, and distinguished faculty
• Multi-disciplinary Labs (MDL) and Research Laboratories
• Skills Centre and Teaching and Learning Venues
• Unparalleled resources and opportunities
• Early clinical exposure and intensive clerkships
• Clinical Training in Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban

• Regular evaluations and feedback
• Personalized care plans and evidence-based medicine
• A well-resourced Skills Centre and a Learning Resource Centre that includes a library, a medical museum, and online learning materials.
• Student counselling services
• Boosting confidence and transferable skills to reach career goals
• Various student activities, including cultural clubs, sports clubs, social clubs, and major events
• Comfortable and Supportive Accommodation
• Diverse and promising career paths

The MBBS course duration at IMU Malaysia is 5 years, and it consists of two phases, such as phase 1 and phase 2. Duration deviates when you study phase 1 at IMU Malaysia and phase 2 at a partner university in a different country. In Australia and the United Kingdom, it may require a total of 5-5.5 years and 5.5 years in Malta and New Zealand. Students will complete the first 2.5 years at IMU University, and for the remaining part of the program they will be transferred to the partner university and complete their MBBS program.

Required Documents

Applicants planning to apply to transfer credits are needed to submit the application and the following documents to the Admissions Department: 

1. Unit/subject/module outline/syllabus;
2. Grading scheme;
3. Marking scheme;
4. Results transcript;
5. Accreditation certificate (if available).

Conditions for credit transfer 

1. Passing grade: Minimum grade C or GPA of 2.0. 
2. Carries the same credits 
3. Transfer credit from different courses may be considered based on the subject mapping. However, the value of credit for the subject must be assessed with caution. For example, 2 subjects with 2 credits each can be merged and transferred into a single course worth 3 credits. In this situation, the credit transferred is only 3. 
4. Minimum of 80% equivalence in the program’s curriculum to be transferred into. 
5. The subjects recognized for credit transfer must be from an accredited programme. 
6. Credit transfer must be achieved based on the subject-to-subject mapping.

Universities for Credit Transfer

Australia: University of Newcastle, University of Tasmania, Western Sydney University

England: University of Birmingham, University of Buckingham, University of Central Lancashire, University of Liverpool, University of Manchester, University of Nottingham, Queen Mary University of London, University of Southampton.

Scotland: University of Aberdeen, University of Dundee, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow. 

Northern Ireland: Queen’s University Belfast

New Zealand: University of Otago

After receiving the offer letter from the university, you must apply for a student pass. A student pass is only for studying a full-time course in Malaysia, not for a part-time course. The University’s Student Visa office will manage your student pass application. 

The Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), established by the Ministry of Higher Education, processes student passes. After applying for a visa, EMGS will cooperate student’s pass application and the arrangements for medical health checks. A visa application fee will be charged. 

1. Pre-Arrival

Application for a visa or student pass. For approval of a student pass, it may take 8 weeks. 

2. Applying for Student Pass

You must pay the tuition fee and the visa application fee prior to the deadline. Also, all the needed documents have to be sent to the university three (3) months before the intake date. Any delay can bring complications to your visa process, so try to avoid such mistakes.

Required Documents for Student Pass Application

• Student Pass / Visa processing fee of RM3000; the fee is paid to EMGS (non-refundable) via IMU
•  Completed Health Declaration Form (available at the EMGS website)
• 6 passport-size photographs (white background – size 3.5cm  X 4.5cm)
• 2 photocopies of passport (ALL pages, including blank pages. Passport copies should be clear and printed on single-sided A4 paper). 
• Please confirm that your passport has a validity of at least 18 months from the intake date.

Other Important Documents

• A copy of the Release Letter, including attendance & academic record, and a visa cancellation letter with an acknowledgment from EMGS/Immigration (for applicants moving from other institutions in Malaysia)
• An original copy of the Sponsorship letter (for applicants financed by scholarship/sponsorship/study loan)
• A photocopy of the School Leaving Certificate (for applicants graduating from high schools)
• Statutory Declaration confirming identity (for applicants with names spelt differently in academic transcripts and documents)
• Resume/Character Reference Letter (for applicants above 23 years old, required by the Malaysian Immigration Department)
• A photocopy of your Resident Pass (for expatriates residing outside of the country of origin)

3. Approval of Student Pass

After being approved by EMGS and the Malaysian Immigration Department, a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) will be issued. The Student Visa Office will share a copy of VAL with your email address or with your official representative (if you apply through an IMU official representative). Now apply for a Single Entry Visa.

4. Post-Arrival

• At the airport, you have to show your VAL, Single Entry Visa, Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), and Offer Letter to the Immigration official. You will be given a temporary pass stamp in your passport, and it remains valid for 14-30 days. Please ensure that the validity is given by Immigration officials before leaving the Immigration counter. 
• Within seven (7) days of your arrival, you must report to the Student Visa Office at the Admission and Marketing Department. 
• Your passport will be submitted to EMGS for student pass and visa endorsement. It may take 4-6 weeks. Don’t travel until the endorsement process is completed and your passport is returned to you. 
• Endorsement will only be given once if you have passed the post medical health check. EMGS can ask for a repeat test if they find any doubts in the initial medical report. Liability for additional costs to you. Failing for the second time, you will be refused a student pass and are required to leave the country before the temporary pass expires. 
• You must submit your passport for endorsement. Not being able to do so will result in overstaying your temporary pass and will be considered an immigrant without papers by the Malaysian Immigration Department. 
• Overstaying is a criminal offence under Malaysian law. It can bring serious consequences to your future immigration applications. 

*Note: All new students are required to obtain the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card within 3 days before their arrival date.

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