BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND 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.

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 the 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 the Queen Mary University of London.

Entry Requirement

minimum MUET Band 4

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, Chemistry, Physics, 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 institution): 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)

Career Opportunities

General Health Practice

Specialist Practice and University Teaching after Post-graduation

Pursue Research