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Doctor of Medicine (MD)
About
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme at Perdana University is Malaysia's first and only Graduate Entry medical programme, featuring an affordable fee structure and a US-style curriculum. It combines foundational medical sciences with early and advanced clinical training, and includes USMLE exam preparation as part of the graduation requirement. The programme equips students with the expertise needed to thrive in modern, global healthcare settings.
Key facts
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Intakes | October |
| Total estimated cost (local) | $ 70,657 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | $ 120,242 |
Subjects
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Health and Medicine
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Medicine
Duration
4 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 68,500 | $ 117,326 |
| Miscellaneous fees | $ 2,157 | $ 2,915 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 70,657 | $ 120,242 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 17,664 | $ 30,060 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
For entry into the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme, requirements vary by undergraduate background:
- Science Degree: Applicants with a science-related bachelor’s degree (e.g., biology, chemistry) must have a minimum CGPA of 3.30.
- Arts Degree: Applicants with a non-science or arts bachelor’s degree (e.g., psychology, history) require a minimum CGPA of 3.75.
This ensures all students meet a high academic standard, recognising that a science background may ease the transition into medical studies.
English Language Requirements
- MUET: Minimum Band 4
- IELTS: Minimum Band 6.0
- TOEFL (IBT): Minimum score of 600
Curriculum
Year 1
- Orientation and Training on Teamwork and Leadership
- Scientific Foundations in Medicine
- Clinical Foundations in Medicine and Public Health/Ethics
- Scholarly Concentrations
Year 2
- Primary Care Clerkship
- Transition to Wards (Skills Training in the Clinical Skills Unit, Case-Based Learning, Integrating Knowledge and Communication Skills)
Year 3
- Core Clerkships in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Psychiatry/Neuroscience and Orthopaedics
Intersessions
- Throughout the 4 years, intersessions are held periodically.
- These are self-contained modules emphasizing a holistic approach to Medicine (e.g. Global Health, Geriatric Medicine; Professionalism Palliative Medicine).