Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
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About the University
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) is the Malaysian branch of Newcastle University, UK – ranked #127 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Located in EduCity, Iskandar Puteri, Johor, NUMed was established in 2011 and offers exclusively the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) programme — Malaysia's only international medical degree programme awarding a full UK university MBBS. Graduates receive a Newcastle University UK MBBS degree recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council and UK's General Medical Council.
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About NUMed Malaysia
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) is a unique institution — Malaysia's only international university branch campus dedicated exclusively to medicine. It offers the prestigious Newcastle University MBBS, one of the most sought-after medical degrees in the world, delivered in Malaysia's leading education hub, EduCity Iskandar.
Parent University Rankings
- QS World University Rankings 2025: #127 globally (Newcastle University, UK)
- THE World University Rankings: Top 200 globally
- Top 10 in the UK for Medicine (Complete University Guide)
- Russell Group University – elite UK research university
- Newcastle University Medical School founded 1834
The MBBS Programme
The NUMed MBBS is a 5-year integrated medical programme identical to that offered at Newcastle UK. The curriculum follows the Newcastle medical school model, emphasising problem-based learning, early clinical exposure, and research-based study.
Programme Structure
- Phase 1 (Years 1–2): Biomedical Sciences foundation at NUMed Malaysia
- Phase 2 (Year 3): Clinical sciences – may be taken at NUMed or Newcastle UK
- Phase 3 (Years 4–5): Clinical placements at Malaysian and UK hospitals
Degree Awarded
Graduates receive the Newcastle University MBBS (UK), conferred in Newcastle, England. The degree is recognised by:
- Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) — full recognition
- UK General Medical Council (GMC) — eligible for Foundation Programme
- Medical councils in Singapore, Australia, UAE, Ireland, and many others
Clinical Training
NUMed students complete clinical placements at premier hospitals across Johor including Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail, KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital, and during the UK phase at Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.
EduCity Campus
- Purpose-built medical school in EduCity, Iskandar Puteri
- Clinical skills lab with high-fidelity simulation mannequins
- Anatomy dissection suite
- On-campus accommodation (residential colleges)
- Shuttle to Johor Bahru city and to Singapore (Causeway)
Admission Requirements
- A-Levels: AAA (Biology + Chemistry + Physics or Mathematics)
- Or: AUSMAT, SAM, Foundation in Science with distinction grades
- English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL iBT 100
- Competitive selection: interview, UCAT (UK Clinical Aptitude Test) required
- Approximately 160 places per year
Academic Programs1 programs
Scholarships2
NUMed Bursary
Need-based financial assistance for deserving MBBS students.
Requirements
Demonstrated financial need. Strong academic record. Malaysian citizen or resident.
NUMed Academic Excellence Scholarship
Merit scholarship for outstanding MBBS students at NUMed Malaysia.
Requirements
A-Levels: AAA or equivalent with excellent UCAT score. Interview performance. Financial need may be considered.
Annual Tuition Fees
Undergraduate
MYR 85,000 - 100,000
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University Info
University Type
Private University
Location
Iskandar Puteri
Established
2011
International Students
400
Phone
+607-560 5600Website
www.numed.ncl.ac.ukInterested in studying at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)?
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