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The International Medical University (IMU) has recognised that there are many
Malaysian students who aspire to be a health sciences professional.
For various reasons, some of these students are not able to achieve
their life-long ambition, including those students whose families
do not have the financial resources to support them for entry
into an international institution like the IMU.
The IMU Medical and John Beck Scholarships
Value of Scholarship
- Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for the entire duration of the 5-year undergraduate medical course at the IMU [MBBS (IMU)].
- Two medical scholarships will be awarded every year for the August intake.
The IMU - University of Strathclyde Pharmacy Scholarships
Value of Scholarship
- Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for the entire duration of the 3½-year undergraduate MPharm course at the IMU and the University of Strathclyde.
- Two pharmacy scholarships will be awarded every year for the January intake.
The IMU Bachelor of Pharmacy Scholarship
Value of Scholarship
- Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for the entire duration of the 4-year undergraduate pharmacy course at the IMU.
- One scholarship will be awarded every year for the July intake.
The IMU Bachelor of Nursing Scholarships
Value of Scholarship
- Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for the entire duration of the 4-year undergraduate nursing course at the IMU.
- Two scholarships will be awarded every year for the July intake.
For all scholarships, living expenses will also be provided to the value of RM10,000 per annum (or foreign currency equivalent)
The scholarships are open to all Malaysians but are not meant for students who are already enrolled in the IMU. The scholarship will provide full remission of tuition fees for the duration of the entire undergraduate course at the IMU, subject to satisfactory progress. Living Expenses will also be provided to the value of RM 10,000 per annum (or foreign currency equivalent).
Students who wish to apply must have excellent academic background together with other qualities, including strong extra-curricula activities and who, for financial reasons, would otherwise be unable to pursue a career in medicine, pharmacy or nursing.
These prestigious scholarships are established to reflect the IMU's contribution to society. It also is an integral part of the University's staff development scheme to groom young individuals with high potential to be part of the future IMU faculty for training of medical, pharmacy and allied health professionals. This is in line with our nations strive towards excellence in education and healthcare in the 21st century.
Academic Achievements
Candidates are required to have an excellent academic record consistently. This has to be supported with certified documents. Among the academic achievements, the candidate is expected to have at least the following:-For Medical and Pharmacy Scholarship the academic requirements are:
At SPM or O Level or EquivalentA minimum of 5 subjects including 3 science subjects, plus English and Bahasa Malaysia; Aggregate of not more than 10, with at least an A2 in individual subjects.
At Pre-University Level
| STPM | Minimum A-A-A- in any 3 science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics) |
| A-Levels | Minimum AAB in any 3 science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics) |
| Australian Matriculation (Minimum 5 subjects including 3 sciences and English) |
Average of not less than 90% aggregate (TER:95>). Not less than 17/20 points in individual subjects |
| Canadian Pre-university (CPU) (Minimum 6 subjects including 3 sciences and English) |
Average of not less than 90% aggregate and not less than 85% in individual subjects |
| Local Matriculation (Minimum 3 science subjects and English) |
AAA CGPA = not less than 3.8; Grade A in English |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) (Minimum 5 subjects including 3 sciences, Bahasa Malaysia and English) |
Not more than 6 points in the sciences with at least an A2 in any individual subject |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) (Minimum 6 subjects including the science subjects at HL and one science at SL) |
Average of not less than 35 points with not less than 5 individual subjects |
| American High School Diploma | cGPA of not less than 3.8 or better |
| Indian Pre-university Certificate | A score of not less than 90% |
| NCEA Level 3 | Average of not less than 85% |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | Average of not less than 95% aggregate |
| Diploma in Science (UiTM) (Medical only) | cGPA = not less than 3.8 |
| Diploma in Microbiology (UiTM) (Medical only) | cGPA = not less than 3.8 |
| Diploma in Science (Pharmacy only) | cGPA = not less than 3.8 |
For Nursing Scholarship the academic requirements are:
At Pre-University Level
* Students from both Arts & Sciences streams can apply
| Level of Study | Minimum Grade Requirement |
|---|---|
| For entry at Semester 1 | |
| STPM | CC cGPA = not less than 2.0 |
| A-Levels | EE |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation (MOE) | cGPA of 2.0 or equivalent. |
| UEC (Senior Middle III) | At least B6 in five subjects, including three science subjects. For Art students, credits in Biology and Mathematics, and a pass in English at SPM level. |
| Foundation | Pass |
| Diploma in Nursing | Minimum cGPA of 2.67 |
| English Language Requirements Applicants are required to have one of these at the point of application: |
|
| MUET | Band Score of 4 or better |
| IELTS | Average band score of 6.5 or better
(pharmacy & nursing) Average band score of 7.0 or better (medical) |
The following conditions apply for all scholarships.
Eligibility to Apply
Candidates must:- be Malaysian citizens.
- possess excellent academic records (equivalent to distinctions in all Science subjects) at STPM / A - Level / equivalent or a diploma in a health related field.
- have excelled in extra-curricular activities and possess leadership qualities.
- be below 25 years of age.
- not be students who possess an existing university degree and students who are currently enrolled in medicine, pharmacy, nursing or dentistry in a Malaysian public university as well as registered students of the IMU.
Combined parental income must not exceed RM50,000 annually.
Selection of Candidates
The criteria for selection of candidates for the scholarships will be based on academic merit, financial need and socio-economic background as well as excellence in extra-curricular activities. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee at the IMU.Good Command of Languages
All IMU students are required to have a good command of English. In addition, IMU students are expected to be fluent in Bahasa Malaysia because they have to function effectively as students, and later as doctors, pharmacists and nurses.Extra-Curricular Achievements
The candidate should present documented evidence (awards and other certificates) of co-curricular activities, leadership qualities, achievements in the fine arts or other forms of creativity. Proven commitment to social work or uniformed organisations will be an advantage.Socio-Economic Background
The applicant must provide evidence that he / she is unable to afford a medical / pharmacy / nursing education at the IMU. Documented evidence of the income of parents or guardian must be provided.
A certified copy of the parents’ Income Tax Form must be submitted
together with the application. Where this is not available, equivalent
documents must be submitted i.e. if parents are government servants,
they would have to fill in the “Borang Akuan Ketua Jabatan” form or
if parents are non-government servants, the documents must be endorsed
by a notary or legal person.
Character and Personality
A confidential report is required from each of two referees (one academic, who has taught the candidate in the last two years of the high school / university and one who has known the candidate socially in the last 5 years). In addition, a confidential report is also required from the Head of the previous educational institution(s).Other Factors
If there are any special circumstances which may be helpful to the candidate’s application, please provide written or documented evidence.Conditions During and After Medical, Pharmacy or Nursing Course
The scholar is expected to pass all examinations of the IMU at all times. Failure to do so may involve suspension or discontinuation of the scholarship. The academic performance of the scholarship will be monitored regularly by the respective Dean and reported to the Scholarship Selection Committee.
IMU Scholarship Bond
| Terms | Medical (MBBS - IMU) |
Pharmacy (MPharm or BPharm) |
Nursing (BNursing) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period of Study | 5 years | 3½ years (MPharm) 4 years (BPharm) |
4 years |
| Amount of Scholarship | RM351,000 | MPharm : RM185,000 (incl Strathclyde) BPharm : RM142,000 |
RM72,000 |
| Living Allowance (per annum) | RM10,000 (1) | RM10,000 or foreign currency equivalent (1, 2) | RM10,000 (1) |
| Bond Period (3) | 7 years | 6 years | 4 years (4) |
| Commencement of Bond Period | Immediately upon completion of Housemanship (5) | Immediately upon completion of Pupilage (6) or Compulsory Government Service | Immediately upon completion of degree course |
| Further Bond Period for Postgraduate Training | Further bond will run consecutively. | Bond Period (6 years) will be halved and further bond will run consecutively. | Bond Period (4 years) will be halved and further bond will run consecutively. |
| Bond Period for Postgraduate Training (as per Human Resource Policy) (7) | Local postgraduate: 1 year bond for each year of study; or Foreign postgraduate: 1½ years’ bond for each year of study, subject to minimum bond period of 4 years |
Local postgraduate: 1 year bond for each year of study; or Foreign postgraduate: 1½ years’ bond for each year of study, subject to minimum bond period of 4 years |
Local postgraduate: 1 year bond for each year of study; or Foreign postgraduate: 1½ years’ bond for each year of study, subject to minimum bond period of 4 years |
| Default of Terms of Student Bond Agreement (including failure to complete course) | Student to refund all monies expended by IMU under the scholarship (“Refund”) + 20% of Refund | Student to refund all monies expended by IMU under the scholarship (“Refund”) + 20% of Refund | Student to refund all monies expended by IMU under the scholarship (“Refund”) + 20% of Refund |
- Where hostel accommodation is provided by IMU or University of Strathclyde, Living Allowance will be RM8,000.
- Living Allowance will also be provided during study period in University of Strathclyde.
- Scholarship students to serve this period if no postgraduate training is required.
- Compulsory Government Service will be arranged at MOH hospitals used by IMU.
- In the event Compulsory Government Service can be arranged at MOH hospitals used by IMU.
- This term is not included in the Student Bond Agreement as a separate agreement will be signed if student progresses to postgraduate training financed by IMU.
| Timeline for IMU Scholarships 2010/11 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procedures | BPharm and Nursing DATE / DEADLINE 2010 |
TIMELAG (working days) |
MPharm and Medical DATE / DEADLINE 2010 |
TIMELAG (working days) |
| Advertisement | Mid March onwards | Mid March onwards | ||
| Deadline of submission | 7 May | 7 weeks | 12 June | 3 months |
| Shortlisting process | 14 May | 5 days | 21 June | 6 days |
| Presentation of Selection Report to SSC, approval of Shortlisting Commitee's decisions. | 19 May | 3 days | 24 June | 3 days |
| Invitation to attend interview | 24 May | 3 days | 28 June | 2 days |
| Interview | 31 May -7 June | 2 weeks | 2-9 July | 9 days |
| Decision | 7 June | 9 July | ||
| Circularise to Board of Governor – response deadline | 10 June | 3 days | 14 July | 3 days |
| Announcement to students / signing of contracts | 18 June | 6 days | 30 July | 12 days |
| Semester commences | Nursing – 12 July 2010 BPharm – 12 July 2010 | 3-4 weeks | Medical – 23 August 2010 MPharm – January 2011 | 3 weeks + |
Members for the Scholarship Selection Committee
Total number of members on the Committee: 5- Provost
- Dean of Medical Sciences / Dean, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences / Nursing
- One (1) representative from Senate
- Two (2) representatives from the IMU Faculty
Application Procedure
- Advertisements will be placed in all major newspapers in March / April inviting candidates to send in an application. Application forms and instructions will be placed on the IMU main website (http://www.imu.edu.my).
- Candidates are required to send in completed application forms with academic, financial and extra-curricular information attached. Other documents such as Hepatitis B status and a confidential report from your education institution will also be required.
- Potential candidates for the scholarship will be shortlisted for interview.
- The IMU Scholarship Selection Committee will conduct interviews.
- The final decision on the Scholarship Selection Committee will be made known at least 15 days prior to the commencement of the semester.
- The successful applicant must reply in writing on acceptance or rejection of the offer of the scholarship one week before commencement of the semester.
Interested students who are eligible to apply for the scholarships, please send documents to:
The IMU Scholarship Selection Committee
Department of Student Affairs
International Medical University
126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil,
57000 Kuala Lumpur
For enquiries or more information, please contact:
Tel: (603) 2731 7272
Fax: (603) 8656 1018
Email: jacinta_skelchy@imu.edu.my (jacinta_skelchy)
