MSU’s involvement in the medical and health sciences areas has led to the initiative towards complementing the nation’s need for qualified medical personnel serviced in Malaysia and the region. With the MBBS programme being offered at the main campus in Shah Alam and its offshore campus in Bangalore, India, MSU looks set to be a major provider of medical education in Malaysia.
“There is no difference in the medical curriculum used at the main campus or our off-shore campus. However, the campus in Bangalore provides the opportunity for students to experience an international setting while they pursue the medical programme at MSU,“ said MSU’s International Medical School (IMS) Dean, Professor Dr Mohamad Khairuddin Abdul Wahab.
He further added that “our involvement in the Indian sub-continent is a part and parcel of our international effort in branding and promoting Malaysia’s education globally.”
Professor Dr Khairuddin who specialized in Orthopedic Surgery is optimistic about the wealth of experience that he brings together with his team of local and international faculty members, to bring MSU on the right course to be among leaders in medical education and medical-related disciplines.
Since its pioneering batch of medical students that were graduating in 2012, MSU had contributed to almost two thousand medical personnel that serviced the Malaysian healthcare sectors in the country.
“We are confident that the training and exposure acquired by the medical students are sufficient to prepare them for the real-life medical settings, “said Prof Dr Khairuddin.
“Becoming a doctor is not just about helping to cure the sick. It is about understanding the sick, thus doctors must be able to communicate effectively with patients. Effective communication has known to help in the healing process,” added Professor Dr Khairuddin.
Students at MSU are exposed to various kinds of activities aimed at enriching their learning experience. In comparison to other medical schools in Malaysia, one of the key features of MSU’s MBBS programme is the development of holistic, balanced and well-rounded medical graduates. MSU focuses on producing a qualified medical doctor who not only excels academically but portray commendable soft skills as well through engagement in various personal enrichment activities and community services. This is to ensure a long-term continuous effort from MSU towards building quality healthcare providers that meet the nation’s objectives in healthcare services.
He further added, that as part of its benchmarking initiative, MSU has linked itself with several international partner universities as well as medical authorities including India National Medical Commission (NMC), Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) and Maldives Medical and Dental Council (MMDC). Such linkages would acquire programme recognition and create student and staff mobility activities as well as research between MSU and its partners. All of these are an effort on MSU’s commitment to making Malaysia a hub for educational excellence.
“Things are looking very positive on MSU’s further involvement in the medical field for the next few years. International Medical School is forward to being part of this historic development.
With the opening of the MSU Medical Centre (MSUMC), MSU has put itself the first private university in Malaysia that has its own private specialist hospital. The medical centre will provide quality and up-to-date healthcare services to the public, and also offer job opportunities for future graduates in medical and health programmes of MSU,” says Professor Dr Khairuddin
Intakes for the MBBS programme are in April and October, qualified students are required to sit for the Medical Entry Test (MET) at the MSU campus in Shah Alam to determine their aptitude for the MBBS programme. Alternatively, MSU’s Foundation in Science Biology/Health Science offered a fast-track pre-university programme that prepares for entry into the MBBS programme.
Want to be a doctor and qualified to sit the Medical Entry Test (MET) at MSU? Look out for more information on scholarships and fee waivers, please call 03-5521-6868, email your enquiry@msu.edu.my, or visit www.msu.edu.my
