New pathway for medicine - Perdana University

Overview
Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine is a private university that provides a new pathway for Malaysian and international students who want to further their studies in the field of medicine after they have completed a different undergraduate degree or pathway. Perdana University adopted the "Genes to Society (GTS) curriculum", the curriculum which is used at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Johns Hopkins University is a prestigious university in the United States specifically in the medicine field. In 2010, Johns Hopkins University ranked 13th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 17th in the QS World University. (Source:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johns_Hopkins_University)


Admission Requirement 
-Holders of Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), matriculation or its equivalent. Students have to complete their pre-university courses and undergraduate courses before they enroll to Perdana University. Students who completed SPM are not allowed to enrolled temporarily since no courses are available yet.
- Completed the English Proficiency Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination or Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or MUET Examination.
- Completed Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and other tests.
- Official Transcripts Submission
- Essays
- Letter of evaluation


For full requirement document please visit http://www.perdanauniversity.edu.my/pugsom/admissions/admissions-criteria/

Scholarship and Financial Aid

For Malaysian Students

In recognition of its commitment to attracting physicians, specialists and researchers – including Malaysian citizens working abroad – the Malaysian government has made a profoundly generous offer of support to attract the best and brightest students to Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine. The government will provide funds to eligible Malaysian students entering this programme.

For International Students

We are committed to helping qualified Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine students find resources to help fund their medical school education. Please check this site for updated links to financial aid resources outside Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine.

Source: http://www.perdanauniversity.edu.my/pugsom/admissions/scholarships--financial-aid/


Perdana Affiliates

• Hospital Putrajaya
• Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban
• Hospital Bentong, Pahang
• Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah (Likas)
• Hospital Beaufort, Sabah

Contact
Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine
Suite 5.3 5^th Floor
Wisma Chase Perdana
Off Jalan Semantan
Damansara Heights
50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +6-03-2718-3721
Fax: +6-03-2718-3741
Email: admissions@perdanauniversity.edu.my

Links
Perdana University Official Website: http://www.perdanauniversity.edu.my/pugsom/
The STAR online article: http://thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?file=/2010/12/19/education/7593901&sec=education