Don't worry too much of the books. Your lecturers will usually tell you which book to get.

And for attire wise, only monash mbbs have the freedom to dress in whatever way they want. The rest of the uni in Malaysia requires formal attire IINM.

Well it all depends on which university you're going to - the five-year medical degrees tend to combine anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology etc. "basic sciences" all in the first 2 years, whereas some six-year courses teach anatomy, physiology, biochemistry in the first 2 years and pathology, pharmacology and microbiology for year 3.

Don't worry, you won't have to know any of the medical stuff before you actually start your course, but if you are keen on brushing up your biology knowledge, I would recommend getting Saladin's Anatomy and Physiology. It provides fairly basic stuff covering all areas including anatomy, histology, physiology and some biochemistry.

You'll probably know which book suits you best when you actually use them, so I'd suggest browsing the various titles in the university library in your first few weeks of study. Also, your seniors will most probably guide you in finding the relevant texts for your course.

i wonder which well respected uni will accept A-,B,B

This post has been edited by wgy589: Mar 31 2011, 12:23 AM

i think u dun have to worry so much now. I believe u will have orientation and briefing etc which u might get all the ans by then.

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Added on March 31, 2011, 12:39 amno offense but in malaysia, as long as u have money, getting into any private medical schools is not a prob. For those who did REALLY bad still can enter as long as they complete the sure pass foundation. Not sure bout overseas though

This post has been edited by plain_white: Mar 31 2011, 12:39 AM

+1

in a bad year, that may get you into imu......but lately i think not possible....

it will get you into pmc 6 years programme.......

it will get you into most of the upstart med schools like mahsa, cucms etc.......

any of the above is considered 'well respected'?.......

Maybe also can sneak into Perdana University (Irish programme) and Newcastle Johor.......if you consider them to be "well respected".

i have a low opinion of irish med schools arrangements, due to their low intake requirements......they are obviously out to make money only....as they know that few, if any, graduates will go to ireland to work........

newcastle, cannot get in lah, if they stick to their 3a's policy.......of course, the reality of msian education system might have hit them, they may have realised that they cannot get enough good students at the fees they want, and will have to lower the cut off to net the rich mediocre students........

This post has been edited by limeuu: Mar 31 2011, 12:03 PM

Haha, your guys research ability is astounding Didn't thought anyone remember me anymore. I was typing it on behalf of my sister so pardon my intrusion and promise won't disturb the doctors thread .

So no I'm not pursuing Medicine anymore. Turn out, A-,B,B can get you to UK Science courses, so probably I'm going there. (the top 10 in UK )

Anyway, thanks for the advice, I try to pick up the Saladin's book for her.

This post has been edited by Ibrahimovic: Apr 1 2011, 11:24 AM

reckon you can read tortora or marieb if you're really into it. those two are pretty fundamental AnP.

Hey, I'm an Aimster who had just finished my foundation program. Was considering abt other Uni that offers MBBS course. But i'm having a lil financial prob and cannot afford to go to Unis such as IMU.

I have some doubts with Segi Uni that has only started their MBBS last year.
Can anyone help me with it pls?? It's that education quality and recognition that I'm worried about.

Why don't you want to stick back with AIMST....?

Err cos i think it's a lil too far... A bit difficult for my parents..
so i was looking for other choices...

Hi,

Which surgery textbook do u all recommend to use besides of "Bailey and Love Short Practice of Surgery "?

Thx

which then begs the next question..........why go there for foundation?.......and painting yourself into a corner with a foundation few other unis recognise?.........

Essential Surgery by Burkitt. Simplified and easier to read

well i'm just looking around IF there are other alternatives... And also, Foundation from Aimst is recognized by most of the unis actually.

So that is not much a big problem for me. I went there because the MBBS there is considered oe of the cheapest, so if there really arent any other choices i can always go back to AIMST. They give priority to their foundation students first.

UCSI is one of them for last year. This year, I am not too sure coz they have their own foundation and also JPA scholars.

As a matter of fact, those still with vacancies cannot be choosy but those taking foundation must be aware of the risks.

any UTAR MBBS student out there?

applied jpa medicine hopefully can be a med student soon!