Find out the education pathway to becoming a doctor in Malaysia and what are the entry requirements to join the MBBS at a private university. In addition, see what specialisations are there and the salary for doctors in Malaysia.

Students after SPM or IGCSE/O-Levels planning to study the medical degree to become a Doctor in Malaysia will need to meet the entry requirements set by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

To legally practice medicine in Malaysia, medical practitioners are required to be registered with the Malaysian Medical Council.

The MBBS programme at MAHSA University is approved and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and recognized by the Medical Council Malaysia and Ministry of Health, Malaysia. The MBBS Programme is also recognized by the Medical Council of India and The Medical Council of Thailand.

Taylor’s University MBBS curriculum places a strong emphasis on clinical training in medicine and surgery. Adopting an integrated problem-based curriculum, the MBBS bachelor programme is structured into a two phased syllabus consisting of: Pre-Clinical (Phase I) and Clinical Training (Phase II).

Pharmacy is about using medications safely and effectively. A Pharmacist is a professional who manages this process. While Doctors diagnose the disease or illness, it is the Pharmacist who are experts in drugs and medications.

A pharmacist plays an important part of any health care system. Pharmacists are experts in drugs and medications and their service is of paramount importance to both patients and the health care community.

The 4-year Pharmacy degree programme at Malaysian private universities equips students with scientific, clinical and professional knowledge as well as strong communication skills, giving them the ability to positively impact the healthcare system. The degrees should be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and Malaysian Pharmacy Board.

Malaysian universities are producing over 1,300 pharmacy graduates yearly. The recommended ratio by WHO for developed countries is 1:2,000. Our ratio to population is 1:2,837 and 59% of registered pharmacists are in the public sector.

Medicine and Pharmacy courses have higher entry requirements compared to other courses. Find out what the requirements are at top private universities in Malaysia.

Pharmaceutical scientists are central to the discovery and development of new drug entities, formulation science and the design of novel drug delivery systems and therapeutics. The BSc in Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham Malaysia campus puts you in an ideal position to pursue a career in Malaysia’s burgeoning RM1.4 billion pharmaceutical industry.

Malaysian students can obtain a UK Top Ranked Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. The MPharm is a four-year programme that allows students to study the first 2 years in Malaysia and then the final 2 years in the UK.

A report from The Star on 9 November, 2015 revealed that about 1,000 medical graduates have decided to quit pursuing a career in medicine, despite having completed 2 years of housemanship in the past year. The main reason? The trainee doctors could not cope with the pressure of being a full-fledged doctor due to their poor grasp of English.

Affordable private universities to study the MBBS or medical programme supported by excellent facilities and that's accredited by MMC.

MAHSA University’s Diploma in Dental Technology is a 3-year course that prepares students for a career as a Dental Assistant in Malaysia.

MAHSA University’s Doctor of Dental Surgery is a 5-year undergraduate degree programme that prepares students for a career in dentistry in Malaysia. MAHSA University’s Doctor of Dental Surgery is recognized by the Dental Council Malaysia and Ministry of Health, Malaysia.

70-80% of all medical decisions are based on the laboratory tests of patients. This shows the importance of the Medical Lab Technologist plays in providing accurate information to doctors for proper medical diagnosis.

Medical Imaging or Radiography is the science of taking images of parts of the internal body to diagnose diseases and ailments, and includes X-rays, ultrasounds, CT Scans and MRI’s.

MAHSA University’s Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Hons) is a 4-year undergraduate degree programme that grooms qualified radiographers in the expert use of radiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT scan) and ultrasound for the purpose of diagnosing diseases and injuries.

There are only about 3000 nurses graduating yearly down from 10,000 previously. Because of the low number of nursing candidates, by 2018, with more new hospitals expected in Malaysia there will be a severe shortage of nurses.

The Diploma in Physiotherapy at MAHSA University is designed in consultation with a panel of local and international experts, resulting in a highly sought after curriculum that combines theoretical learning and practical sessions in physiotherapy clinics and hospitals.

Students of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) at MAHSA University gain experience from the exhaustive list of panel of hospitals throughout Malaysia.

Many top private universities in Malaysia, have developed their own internal university foundation programmes. Find out which are the best universities to study Foundation in Science before entering into the Health Science courses.

Find out what are the Entry Requirements for the Foundation in Science courses at Private Universities in Malaysia.

Biomedical scientists focus on how cells, organs and systems function in the human body; an exciting and dynamic area that is highly relevant to the understanding and treatment of human diseases. Find out which are the top private universities in Malaysia that you can study this course.