money...money...money..

nobody knows, as they have not even produced any doctors yet.....1st batch will only graduate end of this year........

oh ok, thx a lot for the reply.

I'm curious. Since you're from Penang, what've you heard about PMC on their quality of education? Any others who know? I wanna know bout the pros/cons.

Hmm, I am so sorry with lack of info here. The only thing I know about PMC is that they are expensive. So far, I have not heard of anybody complaining about the quality of their education.

This post has been edited by zzzzx: Jan 2 2009, 02:23 AM

I see.. But the fees are comparable with Monash.
Monash-around 500k
PMC- around 550k

In terms of quality, I wonder which is better. Are you planning to enrol in Monash?

I have got an offer letter from Monash Sunway and am now considering whether to take it or not.

Well, may I know why did ya choose Monash instead of PMC since their fees are comparable? Surely there must be some reasons, no?

Oh, its more like I got a JPA scholarship from the recent 9As SPM program for the Monash here and also some of my friends are planning to go there as well.

I see.. Oh well, good luck then. But if you were given a chance to enter PMC as well, just the environment and edu quality taken into account(disregarding frens/fees), would u acc?

Hmm if I were given a chance (disregarding the fees/friends) then I would probably pick PMC because it is near my house and they offer twinning program. I have no idea about the quality of education of PMC and Monash so I cant comment on that, sorry.

monash fees is lower, at 40k/semester = 400k over 5 years........it is wholly conducted locally, and is thus the most expensive local medical programme..........pmc programme requires the 1st 2 years to be done in ireland........

With Sterling Pound at RM5, you should seriously consider doing the degree in UK because it will only cost about RM100K more over 5 yrs.

har? i thought republic of ireland is using euro?
PMC is twinning to medskols in republic of ireland, not northern ireland.

there is some serious flaws in the maths here........rm100k/5 years is 20k/year.........even the cheapest ipts med school here (aimst) charges more than that........

most uk med school fees only are about pounds sterling 20k/year....

I reckon with everything in, study in one of the cheaper UK university is about RM600+K whereas in Monash Malaysia would be RM500+K for the entire 5 yrs course. Hence the "RM100K more" calculation.

This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Jan 2 2009, 01:22 PM

One question....

Don't you think studying medicine anywhere is the same?
Because after graduate you still have to be a houseman in Malaysia, no matter you study in local or overseas and how much you pay... Unless you want to work overseas.
And the time you really learn to become a doctor is actually when you become a houseman...

As far as getting a medical degree and then serving the govt, yes.
But the experience, exposure and basic medical knowledge may very well differ from various different medical institutions.

Say, those studying in Russia for instance, may be focused and exposed to the diseases that are common there whereas those studying in Indonesia will do likewise with regards to the diseases common in Indonesia. (example: malaria is uncommon in Europe, Frostbite is uncommon in southeast Asia)

Well, if you can afford it, isn't it good to be able to experience a student's life overseas? Exposed to different cultures and all..

my bad, i missed the 'more'........

no, monash fees is 400k over 5 years.......

remember there is significantly more cost in living expenses in uk, and factor in the airfares once or twice a year over 5 years........