Doctor of Medicine (MD)

For entry into the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme, requirements vary by undergraduate background:

Science Degree: Applicants with a science-related bachelor's degree (e.g., biology, chemistry) must have a minimum CGPA of 3.30.

Arts Degree: Applicants with a non-science or arts bachelor's degree (e.g., psychology, history) require a minimum CGPA of 3.75.

This ensures all students meet a high academic standard, recognising that a science background may ease the transition into medical studies.

MUET: Minimum Band 4
IELTS: Minimum Band 6.0
TOEFL (IBT): Minimum score of 600

YEAR 1

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry, Genetics and Physiology
• Clinical Foundations in Medicine and Public Health/Ethics
• Scholarly Concentrations

YEAR 2

• Primary Care Clerkship
• Transition to Wards (Skills Training in the Clinical Skills Unit, Case-Based Learning, Integrating Knowledge and Communication Skills)

YEAR 3

• Core Clerkships in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Psychiatry/Neuroscience and Orthopaedics

Intersessions
Throughout the 4 Years, intersessions are held periodically.
These are self-contained modules emphasising a holistic approach to Medicine (e.g. Global Health, Geriatric Medicine, Professionalism, Palliative Medicine).

Specialisations: Internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynaecology

Graduate Entry

• 4 Years Duration
• MQA accredited course
• Early clinical exposure
• USMLE exit exam

The Doctor of Medicine programme at Perdana University offers a range of specialisations to prepare students for diverse and fulfilling careers in medicine. Students can specialise in internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, psychiatry, or obstetrics and gynaecology. Each track combines rigorous theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical experience, equipping graduates for both clinical practice and research roles. Internal medicine focuses on adult health and complex illnesses, surgery trains students in operative procedures and patient care, paediatrics addresses child health from infancy to adolescence, psychiatry explores mental health and wellbeing, and obstetrics and gynaecology focus on women's reproductive health and childbirth. This comprehensive training ensures graduates are ready for a wide array of career opportunities in both local and international healthcare settings.

This programme is eligible for PTPTN (Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional) financing. You may apply for a PTPTN loan to fund your studies at Perdana University.

Click here to check your eligibility and contact our Education Counsellors who are ready to guide you through the application process.

This programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Click here to view the accreditation details on the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR), or scan the QR code below.