Students who have completed the SPM, O Level or equivalent programmes must first complete a recognised pre-university qualification as a basic requirement for entry to an undergraduate degree at NUMed Malaysia.

Whatever pre-university qualifications you offer, they should include the science subjects Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics at A Level equivalent to A Level or STPM.

A UCAT result is currently not required for entry to NUMed Malaysia. The entrance requirements below apply to 2023 entry.

A Level: AAB at A2-Level. Further consideration may be given for additional academic achievements. We do not accept General Studies or Critical Thinking as A2-Level entry qualifications.

International Baccalaureate Diploma:

• Normally 35 points in Biology (HL), Chemistry (HL) and Mathematics/Physics (SL) including the additional points available for the Theory of Knowledge/Extended Essay and attained a minimum score of 5 each in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics. 
• If the students intend to study our MBBS programme in 2024, please refer to the requirement below: 
  • Normally 35 points in Biology (HL), Chemistry (HL) and Mathematics (HL) including the additional points available for the Theory of Knowledge/Extended Essay and attained a minimum score of 5 each in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. 

Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM): Normally AAB based on the best three subjects including the required science subjects.

United Examination Certificate (UEC): A score of 2 based on the average of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Mathematics I and Advanced Mathematics II, with none of these subjects achieving less than A2. (A1 = 1; A2 = 2; B3 = 3; B4 = 4; B5 = 5; B6 = 6; C7 = 7; C8 = 8)

Malaysian Matriculation: CGPA of 3.75, including the required science subjects.

Australian Year 12 (ATAR): Based on ATAR score of 90 as reflected on the transcript, including the required science subjects.

CPU, CIMP, Ontario Grade 12: 86%, based on the average of six best Grade 12 subjects, including the required science subjects.

Sri Lanka A Level: Normally AAB at Sri Lanka A Level. Normally we take the three highest A Level grades offered in the required science subjects, however further consideration maybe given for additional academic achievements.

All India Senior School Certificate/Indian School Certificate: 85%, based on the average of the five best academic subjects, including the required science subjects with minimum 80% in Biology and Chemistry.
In addition, applicants must obtain Eligibility Certificate from National Medical Commission India and pass the NEET* exam before enrolment to our MBBS programme.

• *NEET - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 
• **NEET is required for Indian Citizen who wish to work in India. 
• ***Those who do not intend to work as a medical practitioner in India must provide a signed letter of undertaking witnessed by a Lawyer or Commissioner of Oath. This letter of undertaking must clearly state that they will not seek registration with the National Medical Commission of India.  

Foundation programme: 

• NUMed Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 3.50.
• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) score of 85% or above.
• Additionally, a minimum CGPA of 3.75 for foundation in science programmes of at least a 12-month duration from other colleges and universities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

American Advanced Placement (AP): American AP with 3 subjects, i.e. Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics, scoring 5,5,4 or Grade A,A,B. These subjects must be taken at Grade 12 level and above.

Degree: Graduate applications from candidates with a scientific background will be considered. Applicants must have achieved, or expect to achieve, at least an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent).

Others: Applicants offering qualifications other than those listed should email us (admissions@ncl.edu.my) to check if their qualifications are acceptable or not.