- Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NuMed)
- Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
The Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences is one of the Pre-University and Pathways Foundation at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NuMed), that is offering majors in Foundation in Science. On this page, we break down the full course details including entry requirements, tuition fees, intake dates, scholarships and living cost in Gelang Patah, Gelang Patah, Johor. Compare this programme with similar Pre-University and Pathways courses across Malaysia and check your eligibility instantly.
Studying in Gelang Patah, Johor
- Location : Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.
- Nearby : Located within EduCity, near Gelang Patah Interchange, adjacent to Iskandar Puteri development region, and just 8 km from the Second Link Bridge to Singapore
- Getting here : Campus is just 1 km east of the Gelang Patah Interchange on the Linkedua Expressway. A free shuttle bus service links campus with university-managed accommodation. Nearby road access is strong; Johor Bahru is a short drive.
- Focus on Medicine (MBBS) and Biomedical Sciences. Also operates foundation / postgraduate pathways
- Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) is the Malaysian branch campus of Newcastle University UK, established in 2009/2011 in EduCity, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. It offers the same MBBS (medicine) and BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences degrees as in the UK, plus a foundation programme in biological/biomedical sciences. The degrees are recognised by both the UK’s General Medical Council and the Malaysian Medical Council. Though students get the benefit of UK-standard medical training, studying locally means lower costs. NUMed also emphasizes research, clinical exposure in both local and UK settings, and community work, aiming to prepare graduates for medical careers both in Malaysia and internationally.
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Entry Requirement
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Requirements & Prerequisites
4As 1B each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and another subject
English Language Requirement
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Scholarships
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NuMEd Progression Discounts / Academic Excellence Award
Fee Waiver Up to 100%
Requirements
Applicants must meet any of the following minimum requirements:
- Student must receive an unconditional offer letter from NUMed Malaysia and must be a registered student at NUMed Malaysia
- Students who completed High School education with 5As in SPM/IGCSE (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics)
- Students who achieve a CGPA of 4.00 in the Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from NUMed Malaysia
Awards Details
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Up to 100% tuition fee waiver on Foundation fees
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This award will be deducted from the first-year tuition fee of MBBS or Biomedical Sciences degree at NUMed Malaysia.
- Applicants must have As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & one other subject at SPM/IGCSE or equivalent
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