55 complete foundation in sciences at Newcastle University Medicine M’sia
KUCHING: Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) celebrated the achievements of 55 Malaysian students when they graduated on July 7 with their Foundation Certificate in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
Malaysian students have been benefiting from Newcastle University’s quality programmes for many years.
With nearly 50 Malaysian nationals enrolled currently on its UK undergraduate medical programme, Newcastle remains one of the most popular UK destinations for Malaysian medical students studying abroad.
The establishment of NUMed in Malaysia means that future students will now have the advantage of getting the best of both worlds – receiving quality UK-preferred medical education in Malaysia at an affordable price.
Provost and chief executive officer Prof Roger Barton said the university began as a medical school in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne in Northeast England.
“We have been educating Malaysian students at our UK campus for over 40 years. Since the opening of our Malaysia campus, we’ve produced over 100 graduates,” he said.
NUMed offers undergraduate degrees in Medicine ( MBBS) and Biomedical Sciences (BSc), as well as opportunities for foundation and postgraduate studies.
The programmes of study lead to the award of the same degrees as those studied at the parent campus in the UK.
NUMed’s curriculum is also designed to complement curiositydriven self study and help students develop learning habits that is beneficial in life-long learning.
Driven by almost two centuries of academic excellence, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia is the ideal place to develop your aspirations of a career in medicine or biomedical sciences.
Established in 2009, this international branch campus of NUMed draws on the legacy of Newcastle University in the UK.
Since its inception in 1834 as a medical school, the institution has always been at the forefront of research and teaching – its reputation externally confirmed as of the highest international quality.
The essential factor for Newcastle University’s primary market position as a world-leading medical education provider is the quality of the educational experience.
All quality-related activities are inextricably linked to contribute to the overall experience – welldesigned innovative programmes are delivered to students by highly motivated and well- qualified academics complemented by carefully considered student support strategies and a firm ethic of scholarship.
To find out more about NUMed’s programmes, excellent facilities, and student life, visit www. newcastle.edu.my.