MBBS in Malaysia- Lincon University
This is a five-year programme that encompasses two phases. The Pre-Clinical phase and the Clinical phase.
The Pre-Clinical phase that spans over the first two years covers medical sciences subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Medical Microbiology, and Medical Parasitology. The subjects are delivered in 4 blocks through an integrated approach. These are the foundation in medical sciences, which are block 1 consists of Introduction to Behavioural Science, Clinical Skills and Community Medicine in block 2, System-Based Medical Sciences 1 in block 3, and System-Based Medical Sciences 2 in block 4.
The Clinical phase also comprises 4 blocks which span over 3 years. These blocks are designated as block 5 (Junior Clerkship), block 6 (Specialty Clerkship I), block 7 (Specialty Clerkship II), and block 8 (Senior clerkship). For the contents of each block, please refer to the modules below. Throughout the 5 years of study, subjects on soft skills development are also incorporated such as communication skills, behavioral science, team building, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership and management.
- Overview
- Hospitals
- Duration
There are two phases in the curriculum; the Medical Sciences Phase (Phase 1) which is the first two
years of study, and the Clinical Phase (Phase 2) which is carried out in three subsequent years of
study. Each phase is strategised to have four blocks and the modules/postings are repackaged and
rearranged as follows.
The Medical Sciences Phase also known as pre-clinical phase consists of four blocks which are
block 1 (Foundation in Medical Sciences), block 2 (Introduction to Behavioural Science, Clinical,
and Community Medicine), block 3 (System-Based Medical Sciences I), and block 4 (System-Based
Medical Sciences II).
The Clinical phase also comprises 4 blocks which spans over 3 years. These blocks are designated
as block 5 (Junior Clerkship), block 6 (Specialty Clerkship I), block 7 (Specialty Clerkship II), and
block 8 (Senior clerkship). For contents of each block, please refer to the modules below. Throughout
the 5 years of study, subjects on soft skills development are also incorporated such as communication
skills, behavioural science, team building, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and
management.
CLINICAL TEACHING CENTRES
1 Sibu Hospital
2 Sarikei Hospital
3 Kanowit Hospital
4 Klinik Kesihatan Lanang
5 Klinik Kesihatan Sibu Jaya
6 Klinik Kesihatan Selangau
7 Klinik Kesihatan Jalan Oya
8 Agape Centre
9 Ling’s Clinic Sibu
10 Many other rural clinics in Sibu, Sarawak
5 Years
- Tuition Fee
- Interview
- Recognition
- Curriculum
MBBS India: RM350,000 – RM400,00
MBBS Shah Alam: RM250,000 – RM300,00
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) is conducted for candidates who wish to apply for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Programme. Candidates are invited to attend the interview (usually conducted in the months of May/June).
The interview emphasizes on candidate’s demonstration of preferred non-cognitive characteristics. The non- cognitive characteristics identified as favourable traits in medical students are as follows but not limited to the following components:
(a) Giving instructions
(b) Receiving instructions
(c) Emotional communication
(d) Problem solving
(e) Resilience and maturity
(f) Enthusiasm for medicine
(g) Ethics
(h) Awareness of common issues in medicine
Candidates are expected to spend a total of approximately 40 minutes to complete the interview. Interviewers seek spontaneous and genuine responses from candidates during the sessions.
Candidates will be awarded marks based on the following criteria:
1. Quality of content
2. Expression of opinion
3. Body Posture
4. Facial expression
5. Use of eye contact
6. Use of gestures
7. Language fluency
Recognition & Accreditation:
This programme is recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC), Medical Council of India (MCI), and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
| Medical Sciences Phase (Year 1 & 2) |
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| Block 1
Foundation in Medical Sciences
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| Block 2
Introduction to Behavioural Science, Clinical and Community Medicine
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| Block 3
System-Based Medical Sciences I
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| Block 4
System-Based Medical Sciences II
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| Clinical Phase (Year 3, 4 & 5) |
| Block 5
Junior Clerkship
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| Block 6
Specialty Clerkship I
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| Block 7
Specialty Clerkship II
Combined Specialties Postings
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| Block 8
Senior Clerkship
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