About Us
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) is an international branch campus of the Newcastle University Medical School, one of the top medical schools in the UK with high levels of teaching and research.
The university offers a Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences programme alongside its acclaimed undergraduate degrees in medicine and biomedical sciences.
All programmes offered at NUMed are identical to those offered at Newcastle University, UK, and lead to the award of the same qualifications, but at significantly reduced costs.
Your UK-Certified
Medical Future,
Right Here in Malaysia
The nation's 1st & ONLY MBBS degree recognised in the UK.
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Certification from:
Life At NUMed Awaits
Be The Future Cure:
Inject Limitless Career Potential and High Employability with NUMed
Become an elite practitioner with Malaysia's 1st & ONLY globally recognised MBBS degree.
16 Aug 2025 (Saturday)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, Iskandar Puteri, Johor
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Hear from our student ambassadors and uncover what it’s like at NUMed
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Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
1, Jalan Sarjana 1,
Kota Ilmu, Educity@Iskandar,
79200 Iskandar Puteri, Johor
DULN005 (J)
Tel: +607 555 3800
Email: admissions@newcastle.edu.my
Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/numed/
Get the Newcastle Curriculum, Delivered at NUMed
Hands-on learning, early patient exposure, and a semester abroad.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
R2/721/6/0046(02/26)(MQA/FA12045)
MBBS
Unique 2+1 pathway: 2 years in MY + 1 year in the UK.
BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences
R2/720/6/0035(01/28)(MQA/FA2632)
Build your foundation for medicine, biomedical sciences, or health sciences.
Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
(R2/0510/3/0001) (08/30) (MQA/FA4131)
BSc Biomed
Pre-U
Your Dose of Discovery:
NUMed's Path to a Medical Career
SPM/O-levels
Pre U (1-2 Years)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (5 Years)
Opt for exchange programme during Year 2
Housemanship (2 Years)
Eligible to apply in Malaysia or the UK
Full Registration with MMC or/and GMC
BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences
2 Years in MY + 1 Year in UK
Medicine Pathway (MBBS)
Biomedical Sciences Pathway (BSc BioMed)
NUMed's Formula for Tomorrow's Healthcare
GMC- and MMC-certified MBBS degree, with Newcastle UK recognition.
Globally Accredited
Certification from:
Study abroad with clinical training in the UK while paying local fees.
UK Experience, Local Fees
Faculty from Across Borders
local, UK accredited lecturers
60%
international lecturers
40%
30+ student societies supporting well-being and social life.
Balance Beyond Books
Blending clinical exposure paired with independent learning for real-world readiness.
Theory Meets Practical
Opportunities to join impactful, cross-border research projects via grants and publication opportunities.
Borderless Research Team
NUMedians Voices:
Sharing NUanced Experiences
NUMed's nurturing environment has influenced my personal growth. Choosing NUMed has been a positive decision, shaping me into who I am today.
Dr Heng Wendy
House Officer,
Hospital Sultanah Aminah,
Johor Bahru
My journey at NUMed has been transformative. Early NHS exposure primed me for the UK healthcare system. Global elective placements expanded my clinical expertise and, with dedicated faculty, provided exceptional clinical teaching.
Dr Jason Ng Kit Fai
Specialty Registrar 3
Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
University Hospital of Leicester
NUMed is accredited by both Malaysian and UK medical councils, ensuring quality. The spiral curriculum connects theory with practical scenarios, easing the study process. Moreover, the vibrant student life provides diverse cultural experiences and engaging extracurriculars.
Raudhatunnadiah Ruzairi
MBBS Year 5
NUMed fosters compassion and encourages holistic growth beyond medicine. Graduates are adaptable, progress-driven professionals, forging lifelong friendships across borders while pursuing individual career goals.
Dr Farhan Mokhtar
Paediatrics Specialty Trainee
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital,
Mersey and Cheshire
My NUMed lecturers genuinely cared and continued to guide me even after graduation. My final year in Newcastle at the Institute of Genetic Medicine (IGM) gave me global exposure and confidence. That mix of mentorship and UK experience laid the foundation for my PhD journey in Biomed Eng.
Naveen Eugene Louis A/L Richard Louis
PhD Candidate, School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney
