Hey, did you complete the program? or are you still studying?

And realistically how much would it cost as a whole if you choose PMS and complete the degree? The website gives out a range of living cost for a few countries, but I just want to have a rough idea how much I'm going to spend. Becuase I feel that my parents are not really aware of the cost involved for me to medicine at IMU. I just want to ask them if they can afford it or not.

Lets say if you complete the whole thing, after that do you feel a sense of accomplishment? Or do you feel as if you just bought a degree? I feel that if I get in to IMU and somehow complete the MBBS, I would feel this way and that it'll haunt me for the rest of my life.

Can you do a part time during the Clinical training period? foe example lets say Australia or Uk.

This post has been edited by healinghell: May 18 2008, 02:18 PM

I might be going IMU in July to study nutrition & dietetic which is a new course this year.
Seems like there is no one mention about this course yet just wondering anyone has anything/opinion about this course in IMU? Much appreciate for the comment...thx

Hey I've been to other site which are similar to this. And this is by far the worst. Other communities were willing to help people who are inneed of information.(except StarGhazzer and Glyyde)

I don't know whether it's a problem with not being a senior here. Or maybe most people are arrogant and have big egos.

All in all I really appreciate the help given by the two members in this community.

is biomedic new? how is the teaching system in IMU? please advise

I have completed my studies couple of years back now.

The cost varies with where u go to. For UK, the whole course probably cost around RM700k and that includes pre-clinical years where I actually lived at home.

Sense of acclompishment? I believe in any field when you have graduated, you will feel a sense of accomplishment. But that is only the first step of your career.... still lots to come. I am not sure what you meant by feeling that you bought the degree... You paid loads for the course, but if you are unable to complete it, you would not pass.... Money would not change that.... So no, I wouldn't say I used money to buy the degree... although it is really pricey


You can do part time anywhere in the world according to the local rules for max hours you can work. And of course as long as it doens't affects your studies....

Careful... the more you push it, the less likely people would want to help
Don't expect instant replies in a forum, it takes time especially serious stuff. Only chit chat in Kopitiam threads run faster than the speed of light.

PMS is undoubtedly expensive. Depending on where you go, the tuition fees varies but it's pretty much in the region of RM600-700K, possibly reaching 1M in certain unis. It's very hard to give you a specific number since the PMSes increase their fees every year (at least Melbourne does, it costs the same or even more than UK ) The foreign exchange rates do play a role too. This is not including other misc costs such as living expenses, food, travel, etc and take my word that it's not any cheap either.

In short terms, it's costly. VERY costly, compared to the 5 year course in Malaysia which I suppose 300K-plus would suffice IIRC.

Again, I think you will get the best answer from IMU rather than from us since the admin people would have more official details.

Living costs in Malaysia, well I assume you will be staying at the "wonderful" Vista Komanwel Again, the prices varies between empty, semi-furnished, and fully furnished apartments. I'm not sure how much it is now, but when I was there from 2004-2006 the average rent for an empty/semi furnished apartment would be approx RM 1000-1200 per month. Don't ask about exact numbers for separate rooms since it depends on how the tenants divide it among themselves, usually it's around 300+ to 400 for small room, slightly more for middle room, while master bedroom with attached toilet may go up to 500 or more.

Fully furnished ones may start from RM1500-2000, yet again it varies.

I expect the rental to be higher now since IMU is getting more and more business, hence directly affecting the property market over there.

Food expenses, well I suppose you're better off eating outside anyway. A basic meal outside costs an average RM4-5 while cooking costs pretty much the same, not forgetting the hassle. Cooking yourself won't necessarily save you much unless you cook in bulk/share with other people. Having said that, Bukit Jalil doesn't have much variety of eating places to choose from so you'll probably head down to Sri Petaling, OUG, or Kuchai Lama for more stuff.

For what it's worth, here's a rough guide of what I spent last time:
Rental = approx 400
Utilities = approx 60
Food + Misc = 300-400
So roughly you can get by with RM 1K per month for a reasonably comfortable life in IMU.

Of course, the easiest way to save money is to cut down on entertainment esp costly ones such as exotic food, clubbing, frequent movies + outings etc. Have to balance it though, can't mug books 24/7 or you'll go crazy.

Chill out, and welcome to IMU Watch the youtube video to see what you'll be facing very soon.

This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: May 19 2008, 10:30 PM

I don't know much about IMU KL but I was there three weeks ago for a chess competition and it seem like half the place was in renovation and it seem like there is no one in the college at all besides the chess participants and a handful or organizers. It wasn't a grand event or anything that too.

Glyyde and StarGhazzer, I meant no offence in the post before especialy towards both of you. Anyway Thanx for all the information you guys gave me. That like answered every pfoblem I had with studying in Malaysia.

Anyway I was really pissed off since there are 100,000 registered members and only two of them were friendly enough to help someone inneed. Then again there might be others who didn't have any Info. I was focusing mainly on the ignorant ones.

Thanx again.

there might be 100k registered, but those that checked this thread might just be a handful. And among those few that is reading this thread, half of them might not have any answers to your questions

No worries, no offence taken... just thought that since you're asking for help it's better not to be too aggressive in your choice of words.

Hope you'll have a great time in IMU... provided that your enrollment is confirmed.

I presume you were there during a Saturday, which is the most common time to have a chess competition... obviously it's empty during Saturdays as everyone else will be slacking at home or mugging in the library.

I'm surprised that the renovations are still going on. It should be finished by now...

And for those who are still in IMU, are there any news about "Vista C Hill"? Before I left there were rumours that IMU had bought the small hill opposite vista C and was planning to built some student facilities there. We even joked about making a bridge to join the main building to the hill

This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: May 20 2008, 07:36 PM

Oh didnt realize there was a IMU thread here.

Im BPharm student B105 batch. Results gonna release this afternoon. DIE. Im gonna fail my pharmacokinetics.

From what i see mpharm syllabus needs to do a lot of self studying.
If you read from the green book Strathclyde textbook, you can literally fail your exam.
Lol, just take a look at their endocrine chapter in the book.


There are pro and cons for both Bpharm n Mpharm course.
Pros for Mpharm: Free schedules, short lectures, lower passing mark LOL.
Cons for Mpharm: You will suffer in Strathclyde later, seriously. Limited exposure to hospitals and industries.

Pros for Bpharm: Wide syllabus.Lots of exposure to various aspects of the profession.
Cons for Bpharm: You get a shitload of work to do.(Portfolios,PBL etc) Pack schedule. 6-8 subjects per semester, im not kidding.

Well, im the 2nd batch for Bpharm, so IMU did a lot of guinea pig experiment on us.
They have tone down the workload over these few years.
Heh, 1st batch had to do 6-7 portfolios during their 3rd semester. Now, our juniors only need to do 3 portfolios.


Speaking of accommodation, i think vista C is better place to stay.

Recently, i've just moved out from my place (Vista B tower). There was a dispute between the landlord and the chief tenant.
Landlord says we didnt pay the rental to him and blame us for spoiling his stuff in his apartment. (WTF, well obviously things will wear out after few years)
Chief tenant says that he paid the landlord, but the landlord insists that he havent receive his money.
The idiot landlord threatened us that he will report police saying that we are illegal squatting in his apartment.
This landlord thought he can bully young students. We made preemptive measures and reported police 1st.
We handed in bank receipt to the police and that idiot explained to the police that we paid him late, WTF?!
We moved out but the landlord only gave us back half of the deposit, saying that it was for the repairs and stuff.
I just dont give a damn anymore and gave him the money.

Attention all IMU students, if you are looking for a place to stay, DONT GO TO VISTA B TOWER 23-1.

The landlord's name is Mr. Woo.

This post has been edited by Goblinsk8er: May 22 2008, 11:49 AM

they're making parking space for students and it's open. no roof. the basement parking will be used for dentists' lab.

Whoa... damn suck... now students have to walk all the way over to the hill for parking? might as well park illegally beside the road like most of the people do.

Dentist lab... wow... gotta go visit there some day.

They promised us that theres a new cafeteria in the new building.
Till now, i still havent see any building layout for a restaurant or cafeteria in that building.

Is it true that its harder to get into Medicine August intake compared to February intake?
Is it harder to get into PMS option compared to completing the full course in IMU?
what is the minimum qualification for A-Level required to stand a chance for interview for Medicine August intake, PMS option?
Thanks

the cut offs seem higher for the second intake usually.......mainly i think because of competition from stpm students......they are too late for 1st intake........

they have to be strict with the quality of students going to pms....the standards are set by the respective pms, not imu........and generally, standards are lower in local med schools than the 1st world........due to nep compliance in ipta, and money compliance in ipts.........we do NOT choose the BEST for our future doctors.......

last year's requirements for A-level was 12 points or BBB.but im not sure if they increase the requirements for this year.

Okay,is it true that IMU now has a high failing rate? And is the PMS option for aussie unis more difficult to get compared to Uk etc?

failing rate?
i reali wanna know
i'm getting my EOS (End Of Sem) 2 result tomorrow
hope i pass man
aussie shud be more competitive
cuz less places available compared to UK but more ppl wanna go there

Failing rates are quite high, 20% of the class at least for the previous batch. February intake cut off is the lowest , you could get in with BBC in A levels. To know how many failed, you just need to look at your own class if you are sem 1, you can see many students retaking. And it seems IMU style of teaching and exam system favours the Singaporeans. Why did I say that? Because most singaporean who got into dean's list said it was easy, easier than studying for their own A levels years back.