Bachelor's in MBBS

International Medical University (IMU) is a leading private medical and health sciences university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Known for its focus on healthcare education and interdisciplinary learning, IMU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and health sciences. IMU emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating academic excellence, research, and clinical practice to prepare students for the evolving demands of the healthcare industry.

To take up medicine, you need good grades coupled with total commitment to stay on the course. Hence, it is important that the decision to be a doctor is yours, not your parents’ or anyone else’s. The IMU Medical programme focuses on Medical Sciences for the first 2.5 years. Students then proceed to undertake Clinical Training either at IMU’s Clinical Campuses in the southern part of Malaysia or at a Partner Medical School (PMS) overseas. The IMU awards the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree – MBBS (IMU) – to students upon completion of the IMU 5-year Medicine programme while students who complete their degree at a Partner Medical School will be awarded with a degree from the Partner Medical School. From August 2017, IMU has incorporated the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Preparatory Course into the IMU medical curriculum across Semesters 1 to 10. This allows IMU medical graduates to prepare early for the USMLE leading to potential career opportunities in the United States of America. In addition, students will be given opportunities for clinical electives in selected hospitals in the USA to broaden their learning experience in different healthcare systems.

International Medical University has established itself as a pioneer in medical and health sciences education in Malaysia and the region. The university's mission is to educate and nurture future healthcare professionals who are knowledgeable, competent, and compassionate. IMU's curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, clinical skills, and ethical practice, supported by a faculty of experienced educators and practitioners. The university boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including modern laboratories, simulation centers, and teaching hospitals, providing students with hands-on learning experiences. IMU also emphasizes research and community engagement, aiming to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and improve health outcomes locally and globally.