Newcastle University Medicine (NUMed)

Newcastle University UK, established an international branch campus, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) in Johor, Malaysia in 2011. The MBBS program provided at Newcastle is identical to Newcastle’s UK-based provision, and lead to the award of the same degrees, conferred by Newcastle University, UK. By choosing to study at NUMed Malaysia, students will obtain a reputable UK qualification, from an internationally recognized university, at a cost significantly less than that of studying for the same degrees in the UK.

Newcastle has become one of only 18 universities in the world, and only two in the UK to achieve five plus QS Stars from QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the first international assessment of its kind. The university is also recognized as the best British universities for medicine in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 and The Complete University Guide 2018, Rankings by Subject 2017

Key Highlights


Established	2011
Program	MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science) by Newcastle University, UK.
Intake	September
Duration	5 years
Tuition Fee	12,700 USD (Approx. semester fee)

Entry Criteria

The MBBS program provided at Newcastle is identical to Newcastle’s UK-based provision, and lead to the award of the same degrees, conferred by Newcastle University, UK. By choosing to study at NUMed Malaysia, students will obtain a reputable UK qualification, from an internationally recognized university, at a cost significantly less than that of studying for the same degrees in the UK.

Entry Pathways	Minimum Entry Requirement
Direct Entry Local (Sri-Lankan) Advanced Level or London (Cambridge/Edexcel) Advanced Level	Grades of A,A,B Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or (Mathematics).
Through Foundation To be completed at SMC Education, Sri-Lanka. *For CPU program Minimum A/L Results CCS or CCD	86% for Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.

Scholarships

N/A

Scholarship Type	Scholarship Offered
N/A	N/A

English Requirement

English Proficiency Examination

English Proficiency Examination	Overall Band score
IELTS	6.5
TOEFL PBT	N/A
TOEFL PBT	N/A
CAE (Cambridge English: Advance)	N/A
CPE (Cambridge English Proficiency)	N/A
CPE (Cambridge English Proficiency)	N/A
MUET (Malaysian University English Test)	Band 4 Or any other Qualification equivalent for English Proficiency.

Structure of the Medical Program

Offers discount on the payment off the full tuition fees. The discount offered differs based on academic marks obtained every year.

Stage	Subjects
1st Year	N/A
2nd Year	N/A
3rd Year	N/A
4th Year	N/A
5th Year	N/A
6th Year	N/A

Reasons to Study Medicine at Newcastle University Medicine (NUMed)

• Highly motivated and able students enrolled on the five-year MBBS programme have the opportunity to step aside from their mainstream medical studies to intercalate an additional one-year period of study which will take place in the UK.
• Undertaking a Master of Research or MPhil qualification (normally after the successful completion of either Year 3 or Year 4 of MBBS).
• Following successful completion of the intercalated year of study, and return to the Malaysia campus to conclude the remainder of your MBBS programme.
• The NUMed Malaysia five-year MBBS programme is identical to that of Newcastle UK provision.
• There are opportunities during the 4th year of the course for some study at the Medical School in the UK
• A Russell Group University – Newcastle is a Russell Group University that consistently ranks in the top 20 in the UK for research power and student experience. It is the first UK University to establish a fully owned International branch campus
• Opportunity of studying for an extra year in the UK for an intercalated research qualification at either the Bachelors or Masters level
• Malaysian campus is part of the EduCity International higher education hub in Iskandar Puteri, Johor
• Students are able to practice on manikins, their peers and patient volunteers in a safe environment where mistakes can be made, and are supervised and taught by senior clinical staff.
• Clinical studies are undertaken in the Hospital Sultan Ismail and other Government Hospitals and Community Clinics.
• 5th in the UK – The Guardian University Guide 2019
• 7th in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
• Top 125 – Clinical, Pre-Clinical and Health Category – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2018
• Top 150 – Medicine category – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
• 95% overall student satisfaction score – National Student Survey 2018
• 9th in the UK – Research Excellence Framework 2014 (Clinical Medicine category)
• Newcastle University Medical School is a world leading collaboration of research scientists, medical doctors and teaching professionals with a reputation for Innovation & excellence for both research & teaching

Recognition and Accreditation

In particular resonance to “Medical Education” the “Recognition and Accreditation” takes due responsibility in determining the future career prospects and its long term influence. The MBBS programme is fully accredited by the Malaysian Joint Accreditation Committee and the Malaysian Medical Council as well as the following institutions,

• World Health Organization (WHO) – Included in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED)
• Sri-Lanka Medical Council (SLMC)
• General Medical Council (UK)
• Australian Medical Council (Australia)
• Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG of USA)
• Maldives Quality Authority (MQA – Maldives)
• Malaysian Medical Council (MMC – Malaysia)

Facilities

• Clinical Skills lab, Anatomy Lab and Wet Teaching Lab all equipped to clinically train and expose students
• Simulation Room – This gives MBBS students the most realistic training possible before meeting real patients.
• Dedicated electronic virtual learning environment (Blackboard) and Recapped (recorded) lectures
• Large IT clusters for students.
• Well-equipped lecture halls for every specialty.(E.g. – Demonstration Theatres. Up to 200 seats)
• Medical Libraries
• Learning resource centers – One of the best among International higher education
• Smart room availability for students to access personal tutoring
• Restaurants, Cafes, Bakeries and etc. inside the campus.
• Student recreational facilities – World class physical recreation physical recreation and sports facilities of Educity. The sports complex features a stadium, aquatic center and indoor arena
• Wellbeing & Career support

Benefits of obtaining the Triple Qualification

Accommodation

NUMed has its own managed student accommodation which is truly multinational, multi-ethnic and multicultural.

The new accommodation is just a 10-minute drive from the campus, with free, regular transport provided. We provide transport not only between the accommodation and the campus, but also between the accommodation and the nearby facilities, including eateries, shopping centres, entertainment outlets and other recreational attractions.

We offer high-quality self-catering apartments, arranged as a number of study-bedrooms sharing a central kitchen/living room and shower facilities.

Each apartment is self-catering and is equipped with its own fridge, cooker and washing machine.
These brand-new apartments are managed by NUMed and you can therefore expect a responsive and efficient service.

Career Outcomes

The career of a doctor involves training further in the medical degree. If students wish to practice medicine, The MBBS program offered by Newcastle University Medicine (UK), Malaysia is truly an International degree that gives all graduates the chance to study at one of the world’s top medical schools and graduate with a qualification to practice medicine in UK, USA, Australia and etc. As listed on the World Directly of Medical Schools under WHO, Medical qualification of NUmed is recognized by multiple medical boards all around the world hence possibility to take up careers anywhere in the world.

Student who wish to pursue a medical career in Sri-Lanka, could successfully opt for the medical licensing examination of the ACT16 / ERPM (Examination to Register & Practice Medicine in Sri-Lanka) while attending support lectures for the examination. SMC Education provides special assistance with regards medical licensing examinations for UK, USA, Australia and Sri-Lanka for career outcomes.

If students wish to be conferred with a “SPECIALIST DEGREE” in Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Psychiatry or any other, they must undertake further studies.

Training For Licensing Exams

With the objective of “Nurturing Caring Minds for the World” SMC Education assists students to appear for the Medical Licensing Examinations all around the world.

If the graduates wish to practice medicine in Sri Lanka upon successful completion of their medical degree abroad, SMC Education guides the students to find the best ERPM training consultants in Sri lanka to gain necessary competencies required to appear for ERPM/ACT16 exam.

Also SMC Education is affiliated to the best Australian Medical Council Examination trainers in Australia. Thus we would be able to direct the students for such trainers if they wish to appear for the Australian Medical Council Examination (AMC) with the view of practice medicine in Australia.

SMC is affiliated to Kaplan Medical which is the best trainer for United State Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) and our students will be able to take part in these training programs if they wish to practice medicine in the USA.”

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