Study Medicine and Dentistry in Kuala Lumpur – International Medical University Malaysia
International Medical University Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
International Medical University Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur teaches medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing in English. The programmes run 5 years; 4 years, the academic year starts in July, January (multiple intakes). Want to study medicine abroad? We compare this option with our partner universities in a free consultation.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
Tuition fees
Approx. MYR 80,000-92,000/year for MBBS international students
Duration
5 years (MBBS, BDS); 4 years (Pharmacy)
Language of instruction
Admission process
A-levels or equivalent (AAA/AAB for Medicine); IELTS 6.5; strong science background; interviews
Intake
July, January (multiple intakes)
Recognition
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5 years (MBBS, BDS); 4 years (Pharmacy)
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Study Medicine and Dentistry in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
International Medical University Malaysia is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing programmes are taught in English and take 5 years; 4 years.
Teaching starts in July, January (multiple intakes). The overview above gives you the essentials at a glance: what is taught, in which language, for how long and when the year begins.
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