Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in Collaboration with Manipal University

Melaka-Manipal Medical College offers a 5 year twinning programme of 10 semesters leading to the M.B.B.S. degree awarded by Manipal University.

Programme Structure: PHASE	SUBJECT	DURATION	EXAM
Phase I, Stage I Manipal	Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry	One Year	Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry
Phase I, Stage IIa Manipal	Pharmacology , Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine & Clinical Skills	One Year	Pharmacology , Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine
Phase I, Stage IIb Manipal	Clinical Subjects	Half Year	Clinical Exit Examination
Phase II, Stage I Melaka	Clinical Subjects	One and Half Years	Theory & Clinical Competency Examination
Phase II, Stage II Melaka	Clinical Subjects	One Year	Comprehensive Examination in Clinical Subjects (Theory and Practical)

The first phase of 2 ½ years (5 semesters) is conducted in the Manipal Campus in India. The basic sciences and pre-clinical subjects are covered in 4 semesters. During the 5th semester, students commence their clinical training. This semester in India exposes them to the morbidity profile related to the prevailing socio-economic conditions.

The second phase of 5 semesters (2½ years) is at the Melaka Campus, Malaysia. Clinical training is undertaken at the Melaka General Hospital, Muar Hospital, Jasin Hospital, Tangkak Hospital and at the Community Health Centres. The academic programme is student-centred with emphasis on self-directed learning, group discussions and problem based learning.

The internal standards and quality are ensured through the office of the Dean and Heads of Department at MMMC as well as Heads of Departments from the Melaka General Hospital.

External standards and quality are assured by periodic review by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) as well as the Malaysian Medical Council.