About School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is located in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan (Malaysia). The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 5 Years. Its campus format is listed as Health Sciences Campus. The reported intake months are September.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Non-Compliant (Per the official Taylor's 2026 Offer Guide, international students cannot complete local housemanship/registration due to Malaysian Medical Council restrictions, directly violating NMC CRFM 2021)
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusNon-Compliant (Per the official Taylor's 2026 Offer Guide, international students cannot complete local housemanship/registration due to Malaysian Medical Council restrictions, directly violating NMC CRFM 2021)
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$27,500
Total Course Fees$137,500
Hostel Fees / Year$340 to $1,200 (Depending on room type)
Living Cost / Month$200 to $400
Other Charges$1,400 - $2,000 (Non-recurrent registration fee + Personal Bond
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam RequiredInterview + English Proficiency (IELTS Band 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 78)
Minimum Marks RequiredMinimum 70% in PCB (12th Std) or equivalent CGPA 3.8 / IB 36 points
Minimum Age Requirement17 Years (by Dec 31 of admission year)
Application DeadlineJune / July
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (For Indian National Applicants)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: Interview + English Proficiency (IELTS Band 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 78)
- Minimum Marks Required: Minimum 70% in PCB (12th Std) or equivalent CGPA 3.8 / IB 36 points
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years (by Dec 31 of admission year)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: September
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats200-250
Teaching Hospital AvailableYes
Hospital Bed Capacity~900 Beds
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 3
- Hospital Bed Capacity: ~900 Beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Post-graduation or via clinical cycles)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (For local Malaysian registration; Indian students register via FMGE/NExT)
- Internship Valid in India: No (As local internship is unavailable to international students)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo
International Student OfficeYes
FMGE Pass Rate36.36%
Internship Valid in IndiaNo (As local internship is unavailable to international students)
Graduate Success Rate95%
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: No
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: Yes
- Language Training Provided: Malay language orientation provided for clinical years