Students to hone skills to perform
In the same vein, the modern curriculum used by QIU’s Faculty of Medicine is augmented by state-of-the-art laboratories and infrastructure, where students can hone the skills they need to perform in the high-pressure world of modern medicine.
“We want our students to gain hands-on experience. The best way to do that is to create an environment where they can adapt to the challenges of the real working world,” says Goh.
To bring out the best in its students, the University steadfastly ensures that its programmes fulfil the best educational standards.
QIU’s Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, and its Faculty of Medicine has been validated as a medicine school of high quality.
The University is also an approved official centre for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) training. QIU medical graduates can enter residency or fellowship programmes in Canada and the United States that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
In addition, QIU’s MBBS programme is accredited by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Health. The same programme has also been accredited by several medical councils across South Asia.
The University’s Faculty of Business and Management (FBM) is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and QIU is also a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU), and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
The strongest pillar of any university is its educators. To produce outstanding students, outstanding lecturers are a must. In this respect, QIU has attracted the best intellectual minds.
QIU lecturers are passionate, industry-savvy, creative, and highly acclaimed. Students will benefit tremendously from their knowledge and experiences.
During their time at QIU, students will gain first-hand knowledge of impactful, groundbreaking research, supervised by a brilliant panel of staff.
Crucially, the university has instilled an attitude of caring among its lecturers – a spirit of leaving no man behind.
Students also have extracurricular activities designed to enrich their characters and offer valuable experiences.
They develop a firm social conscience and a passion to help their community.
“They have the chance to join international conferences, sports and academic competitions. This is where they can truly shine and equip themselves with unique experiences,” says Goh.
The spirit of innovation is one of the University’s main tenets. Our researchers pursue fields of study that focus on helping mankind and making a difference in the world.
Recently, researchers and students from QIU’s Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) swept 18 awards at the 2019 Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) in Kuala Lumpur.
Some of the winning projects involved innovations in combating the spread of dengue, eco-friendly bricks made from plastic waste, augmented reality, and intelligent parking systems.
There are five Faculties and one Centre at QIU – the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Science and Technology, the Faculty of Business and Management, the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Centre for Research and Innovation.
QIU offers programmes at Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree and Postgraduate levels.
QIU’s interim campus is strategically located in Ipoh, the capital city of the state of Perak.
Amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Kinta Valley, the university combines a conducive learning environment with affordable living costs.
Should you be looking for a rich student life and the opportunity to learn under the best academics, QIU is what you seek. Join them on your quest for greatness.