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IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and health sciences university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. IMU holds the distinction of being the initial private medical university to attain self-accreditation status from MQA and has received SETARA’s highest accolade for the third consecutive time.

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Over 30 Years of Shaping Healthcare through Innovation, Imagination and Insight

DISCOVER IMU’S VISION FOR CHANGE IN HEALTH

Welcome to IMU, where possibilities are limitless, and education knows no bounds. Our journey of evolution started in 1992, a pivotal year when Malaysia's first global medical partnership programme was founded. This groundbreaking initiative gave Malaysian students the opportunity to begin their journey locally before venturing to one of the five renowned Partner Medical Schools (PMS) across the globe. Since then, IMU has transcended its initial roots, establishing partnerships with over 35 esteemed universities worldwide—from Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom to the United States of America.

Today, we continue to push boundaries and go beyond the traditional confines of healthcare. At IMU, we believe that healthcare encompasses a broader spectrum of compassion, personalised care, and community well-being. This premise fuels our pioneering 'One Health' vision, an ambitious initiative that unifies the realms of human, animal, and environmental health into a singular, integrated approach.

With this visionary outlook, IMU is boldly expanding its repertoire of programmes, to encompass the dynamic intersections of human, animal, and environmental health.

THE NEXT CHAPTER: BREAKING BOUNDARIES IN EDUCATION

IMU's next chapter is a dynamic, progressive, and conscious evolution.

Embarking on this new chapter, IMU transcends our enduring legacy as Malaysia's pioneer in private medical and health sciences education. We embrace change, inclusivity, and innovation as we shape the future of holistic education by extending our offerings beyond science, inspiring future generations to explore and create new possibilities within the healthcare industry.

In this exciting phase, non-science students now have a direct path to explore and excel in healthcare education, opening doors to diverse perspectives of business, technology, and social sciences. Our goal is to empower the next generation of global leaders, armed with a diverse array of multidisciplinary skills and expertise.

IMU: A MARKER OF EXCELLENCE

IMU leads the charge as a centre of global excellence and quality education.

Our commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and integrity can be seen through its accreditations from various reputable bodies. The autonomy in self-accreditation enables us to accredit programmes which do not require accreditation and recognition from relevant professional bodies. This showcases our commitment to advancing healthcare standards globally. Additionally, regular evaluation and review of all programmes, reaffirms our continued commitment to excellence in education and healthcare

SHAPING LEADERS FROM THE GROUND UP

At IMU, we don’t just educate; we empower individuals to become leaders and innovators in their respective fields by providing the leverage they need to explore, experiment, and uncover their full potential.

Our dedication to fostering cutting-edge learning environments is evident through the establishment of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities integrated with advanced digital technologies and artificial intelligence equipment. From our on-campus integrated IMU Healthcare Clinic and Centres, to our multidisciplinary labs such as the Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre, and E-learning labs.

Our academic landscape nurtures an inclination for research among undergraduates, postgraduates, alumni, and our faculty members. As we continue to push boundaries and embrace a multidisciplinary approach, IMU spearheads a new era of groundbreaking research and innovation.

LASTING IMPACT: IMU’S UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY

Fuelled by passion and dedication, community service remains at the heart of IMU's journey in health.

Our vibrant IMU Cares Programme stemming from the early 2000s has evolved far beyond its humbling fundraising initiative. Today, it stands as a positive platform for experiential learning—an exciting adventure for all members of the IMU family to engage, learn, and make a lasting impact on the world around them.

Our new vision for the future underscores our dedication to transcend boundaries, inspire new possibilities, and empower the next generation of global leaders. We are here to elevate passion through the power of education, and help every dream become a reality.

Prof Abdul Aziz Baba

VICE-CHANCELLOR | MBBS (Mel), MRCP (UK), MRCP (Ireland), FRCP (Edin)

Welcome to the IMU University, where the future of healthcare is You!

Since its founding in 1992, IMU has emerged to be Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and health sciences university with over 5000 IMU Alumni who are currently working as doctors and specialists and with another 3000 serving as pharmacists, in Malaysia and around the world.

 

Being a specialist university with 100% focus on medicine, health sciences and complementary medicine programmes, the University encourages Innovation, Imagination and Insight among its students and staff to develop a competency framework that ensures IMU graduates are work-ready, knowledgeable, competent and caring healthcare professionals who are critical thinkers, reflective and yet proactive.

 

As “living the values” is an integral part of IMU, the University also place emphasis on active involvement in the community to inculcate a caring attitude among students and staff. This is reflected in the robust camaraderie among students, staff and the community. It also enables students to translate knowledge gained in classrooms into health education to the public, enhance communication skills and strengthen their professional and technical skills in real world environments.

 

Medicine, dentistry and health sciences programmes have always been interesting paths to explore. With the dynamic change in healthcare services and the need of the communities, this has opened up many fascinating courses leading to attractive career paths. We would like to take this opportunity to advise students to learn more about a particular profession before they pursue any of these courses in order to ensure a better future for themselves.

 

We welcome you to explore the vibrant and diverse opportunities at IMU, discover our teaching and research strengths and our diverse networks of partners and collaborators.

 

We are here to INSPIRE possibilities, EMPOWER potential and ELEVATE passion.

Vision

We champion health equity and quality of life for a better world through excellence in education, research, and innovation.

We are a leader that adopts a holistic learning approach and global partnerships to nurture professionals, scholars, and policy makers.

Mission

Our mission is to ignite a paradigm shift in the One Health concept, which encompasses human, animal, and environmental health, and we do this through:

  • Holistic educational approaches that consider the world’s health ecosystem, designed to prepare global professional leaders
  • World-class educators, practitioners, and researchers to advance the latest clinical, industry, and scientific knowledge
  • Compelling community partnerships in engagement, teaching, and research initiatives that improve quality of life
  • Insightful digital initiatives and emerging technologies that empower students, faculty, researchers, and staff to thrive in a dynamic future
  • Dynamic programmes and extracurricular activities that foster multi-disciplinary collaboration and innovation
  • Collaborative networking with industry, alumni, and international partners to nurture and promote leaders of tomorrow

Core Values

Quality Policy

We aim to be an innovative centre of excellence in learning and research, producing competent, caring and ethical professionals who are lifelong learners. We are committed to achieving the highest standards of intellectual, educational and research productivity.

Learning Outcome Domains

IMU adopts outcome-based curricula for all its programmes. This means that all graduates of IMU has fulfilled the desired outcomes expected of him or her in the programme.

These outcomes are designed to ensure that the graduate is ready for the workplace. These eight generic outcome domains as are below:

  • Application of basic sciences in the practice of the profession
  • Psychomotor skills
  • Family and community issues in healthcare
  • Disease prevention and health promotion
  • Communication skills
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving and research
  • Self-directed life-long learning with skills in information and resource management
  • Professionalism, ethics and personal development

Individual programmes will apply the above domains to develop their specific educational outcomes. These outcomes will drive all aspects of the curriculum in terms of content and organisation, delivery and educational settings, assessment and quality activities.

IMU Education Sdn Bhd is committed to a high standard of regulatory compliance in all our accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and corporate governance and auditing. We have a Whistleblowing Policy as an avenue for employees and non-employees to raise concerns in good faith, without fear of reprisal. Download Policy

Tan Sri Dr Kamal Salih

The Late Dr Mei Ling Young

The Late Dr Saidi Hashim

30 years ago, it was clear that Malaysia was facing a serious shortage of doctors.

Our Story

1990 saw an acute shortage of doctors in Malaysia. Local universities were not producing enough practitioners. Studying medicine abroad was costly and beyond the means of many eligible students. Dr Kamal Salih, a visionary, and Dr Mei Ling Young, a social scientist with a strong interest in development, had a brilliant solution – if Malaysian students could not go out to get the medical training they qualified for, it would be brought to them.

Daring to Dream

Kamal and Mei Ling approached Dr Saidi Hashim who had helped found the Universiti Sains Malaysia’s (USM) Medical School. Together with Professor Ong Kok Hai, a USM colleague, the four began to visualise their dream of a medical school. They invited two leading medical educationists from the United Kingdom – Professor Ron Harden and Professor Ian Hart – to join them.

 

Bringing together their diverse expertise, the six brainstormed a unique education model where medical students would spend their first five semesters studying in Malaysia, and then move to a leading institution of higher learning overseas to complete their medical studies.

 

Five distinguished international universities embraced this radical concept and came on board as Partner Medical Schools (PMS) – making the aspiration of studying abroad accessible to more Malaysians.

A World’s First

The dream materialised in 1992 in the form of the International Medical College (IMC).

 

It became Malaysia’s first private medical college and introduced the world’s first programme to allow medical students to transfer their credits to a Partner Medical School.

 

The IMC was officially launched on 13 April that year by Education Minister, YB Datuk Amar Dr Sulaiman Haji Daud with the full support of his Ministry and the Ministry of Health Malaysia.

Phase 1

From 1992 to 1998, IMC focused on designing and building the first phase of its Medical Sciences programme which was recognised and accepted by some of the world’s best Medical schools.

 

In 1995, IMC started two intakes. By 1998, we were transferring abroad 68 students a year.

Turning Crisis into Opportunity

In 1998, the Asian financial crisis struck. Currencies fluctuated and the Malaysian ringgit went on a downward spiral. The Malaysian Government and parents sending students abroad for medical studies were badly hit. Some of IMC’s pre-Medical students ended up stranded and unable to continue their studies. Mei Ling had to negotiate with the PMS for some leeway and flexibility.

Phase 2

Seeing the need, the Government tasked Kamal and Mei Ling to fast-track the setting up of IMC’s Clinical School. This would allow IMC to become a full-fledged university. Students who completed their Medical Sciences programme could choose to transfer their credits either to a PMS or to continue locally at the IMC’s Clinical School.

 

Again, Professors Ron Harden and Ian Hart were consulted. Senior medical deans Professor Michael Orme of the United Kingdom, Dr John Ruedy of North America and Professor Ian Simpson from New Zealand were also recruited. Leadership was provided by Professor John Joseph Bosco, who was to become the first Malaysian Clinical Dean of the IMC. Together they formed the curriculum and designed the set up for the Clinical School.

 

The curriculum produced was innovative and modern and within a year, everything was finalised including staff recruitment.

IMC Becomes the International Medical University

University Status

On 4 February 1999, IMC was granted university status and became the International Medical University (IMU). The Clinical School was built to connect to the Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar (also known as the Seremban hospital), which is now the largest government hospital in Negeri Sembilan.

 

IMU welcomed its first batch of 46 students in September that year.

These students would be the first batch to have the option to complete their medical studies in Malaysia, and graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from IMU.
In 2001, just three years after the programme’s launch, IMU earned an accreditation from the National Accreditation Board, also known as the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQA).

Clinical Exposure

Soon after its inception, IMU began collaborating with several hospitals to give its students exposure to the full spectrum of primary, secondary and tertiary medical care.

 

A “Senior Clerkship” programme was also implemented to allow final semester students to intern as housemen. This contributed significantly to the quality of IMU’s medical graduates.

Expanding into the Health Sciences

In 1996, IMU introduced a twinning programme for Pharmacy with the University of Strathclyde.

 

By 2004, we introduced our own Bachelor of Pharmacy programme and in 2005 the IMU launched its Bachelor in Nursing programme.

 

2008 saw the setting up of the Dentistry Faculty which offered the options to complete one’s degree in the IMU or to transfer credits to a Partner Dental School (PDS).

 

In our vision to provide a comprehensive and niche medical and health sciences education, which includes studies in complementary and alternative medicine, IMU achieved another first in Southeast Asia in 2010 when we introduced the evidence-based Chiropractic programme.

 

Following closely was the introduction of the Chinese Medicine programme in February 2011, where basic medical sciences were taught alongside clinical practices of Chinese Medicine. The programme adopted and applied a scientific and evidence-based approach to Chinese Medicine.

 

Other programmes IMU now offers are in Nutrition and Dietetics, and Psychology as well as non-clinical health programmes such as Medical Biotechnology, Biomedical Science and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Postgraduate Programmes

Since 2004, IMU has been offering postgraduate programmes, such as the MSc and PhD programmes by research.

Developing Our Research Potential

As with any good University, IMU began research activities in the year 2000, with the goal to become research driven.

 

In September 2012, the Institute for Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI) was established to grow our research potential capacity.

 

The IRDI’s key research areas cover Cancer & Stem Cell, Bioactive Molecules & Drug Delivery, Environmental & Population Health, and Health Professions Education Research.

Between 2008 to 2011, IMU’s faculty published 568 papers, of which 281 (49.5%) appeared in respected Indexed scientific journals such as the Lancet, British Medical Journal, Cochrane Data Base Systematic Reviews and Human Pathology, to name a few.

A Shift: Medical Education Research

IMU also delved into medical education research, and since 2000 the university has initiated 947 research projects, by undergraduates, graduates and faculty.

 

Research in medical education has become increasingly important to ensure that medical curricula translates into healthcare that is evidence based.

Making Healthcare Holistic

IMU began to set up holistic healthcare centres as early as 2010, and the first centre it established was the IMU Oral Health Centre.

 

This was followed by the IMU Chiropractic Centre in May 2010, the IMU Medical Clinic in July and the IMU Chinese Medicine Centre in November.

 

We take great pride in this teaching and service innovation.

Inculcating Social Responsibility

In 2002, IMU began looking at how it could produce healthcare professionals with a caring attitude and who were sensitive to the needs of their community.

 

This led to its first fund-raising project – a Charity Run held in the Bukit Jalil campus on 12 October 2002.

 

Serving the Community has since become ingrained in IMU’s values and identity.

 

Today, our community engagement services sees IMU students, faculty and staff regularly and intentionally promoting healthy lifestyles to vulnerable and underprivileged groups via health education, healthcare screenings and public health services.

 

They undertake these projects through IMU’s long-running Kampung Angkat (village partnership) programme, the Health and Wellness Programme, and the IMU Cares programmes.

The Present and Future

IMU has become a recognised integrated Medical and Health Sciences institution, offering education, healthcare and research in partnership with some of the world’s most respected individuals and institutions.

 

We strive to continually improve our programmes to ensure our graduates are in step with advances in technology, medicine and healthcare.

 

We remain focused on the central philosophy that guided our founders – access to quality medical education; innovation and imagination as a cornerstone; and continuous insights and reflection to visualise and realise IMU’s future.

Year 2023

  • 11 September - Pioneer Cohort of Master of Clinical Psychology Students
IMU welcomes its pioneer cohort of students into the Master of Clinical Psychology programme.
  • 24 June -  IMU Honors Senior Advisor and Graduates First Cohort of Master of Counselling Students at Convocation Ceremony
During the convocation ceremony held on 24 June 2023, the IMU celebrated the achievements of its Senior Advisor, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman, who was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Medicine for his significant contributions in the areas of medicine and education. Additionally, the event marked the graduation of the first cohort of Master of Counselling students at IMU.
  • 20 February – Pioneer Cohort of Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) ODL Students
IMU welcomes its pioneer cohort of students into Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) programme offered in ODL mode.

Year 2022

  • 5 November - First time Conferment of IMU Master of Health Informatics and Analytics
This convocation is the very first time where IMU conferred degrees from Master of Health Informatics and Analytics.
  • 28 October – IMU Pandan Serai Cafe was the 1st Runners Up at the National Level Healthier Cafeteria Competition 2022.
IMU Pandan Serai Cafe, BJ Campus was the 1st Runners Up at the National Level Healthier Cafeteria Competition 2022.
  • 14 October – IMU’s Pandan Serai café was the Champion for the “Safe and Healthier Cafeteria Award 2022”
IMU’s Pandan Serai café won the Champion Prize for the “Safe and Healthier Cafeteria Award 2022” by the Ministry of Health for its second consecutive term. The competition category was for cafeterias in a building complex within the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
  • 30 September and 1 October 2022 – First Ever Alumni Conference
IMU held its first ever Alumni Conference, complementing the Alumni Homecoming Dinner 2022. The conference was a collaboration between the Alumni Association and Alumni Relations Office, which provided IMU Alumni and students a platform to come together and exchange ideas.
  • 12 September – Pioneer Cohort of Bachelor of Digital Health Students
IMU welcomes its pioneer cohort of students into the Bachelor of Digital Health programme.
  • 30 August – Awarded the Coveted AMEE Aspire Certificate of Merit in Faculty Development
IMU Centre of Education (ICE) awarded the coveted AMEE Aspire Certificate of Merit in Faculty Development. IMU was the only Asian institution to be recognised for this category.  
  • 25 June - First time Conferment of 4 Postgraduate Degrees
This convocation is the very first time where IMU conferred degrees from Master of Science Acupuncture, Postgraduate Diploma for Endodontics, Postgraduate Diploma for Prosthodontics, and Postgraduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Analytics.
  • 13 January – Partnership to Implement Dengue Model Forecasting Satellite-based System
The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) will implement a data-driven prediction system, Dengue Model forecasting Satellite-based System (D-MOSS), developed over the last two years by a consortium headed up by HR Wallingford in partnership with the International Medical University and the Institute for Medical Research under the Malaysian Ministry of Health.

Year 2021

  • 14 December - Installation of Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor & First time Conferment of 4 Postgraduate Degrees
This Convocation Ceremony saw the installation of the IMU’s seventh Chancellor,  YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Yahya Awang and sixth Pro-Chancellor,YBhg Datin Paduka Setia Dato’ Dr Aini Ideris. At this convocation, IMU graduates its first cohort of Master in Health Professions Education, Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management, Postgraduate Diploma of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes Management and Education.
  • 6 September - Pioneer Cohort of Master in Health Informatics and Analytics Students
IMU virtually welcomes the pioneer cohort of students into the Master in Health Informatics and Analytics programme.
  • 8 June - Pioneer Cohort of Postgraduate Diploma In Prosthodontics Students
IMU virtually welcomes the pioneer cohort of students into the Postgraduate Diploma In Prosthodontics programme.
  • 26 April - Pioneer Cohort of Postgraduate Diploma In Endodontics Students
IMU virtually welcomes the pioneer cohort of students into the Postgraduate Diploma In Endodontics programme.
  • 12 April - Memorandum of Understanding with SELGATE Healthcare
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with Selgate Healthcare Sdn Bhd (SELGATE Healthcare) to cater to the supply and demand of skilled and professional manpower in the areas of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing, among others.
  • 5 April - Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the University of Nottingham together with REM Corporations Sdn Bhd
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was inked with the University of Nottingham together with REM Corporations Sdn Bhd at the IMU Bukit Jalil campus to discover and develop therapeutics from underexplored medicinal plants. There is definitely an increasingly powerful case for revisiting natural products for drug discovery.

Year 2020

  • 27 March - Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19
IMU begins diagnostic testing for COVID-19. IMU was invited by the Malaysian Ministry of Health to perform this service under an initiative to recruit diagnostic laboratories to help the Government cope with the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
  • 7 September - Pioneer Cohort of the Master of Counselling Students
IMU virtually welcomes the pioneer cohort of students into the Master of Counselling programme.
  • 11 August – MoU with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), InciSioN Malaysia and DriveMark
IMU signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), InciSioN Malaysia and DriveMark to formalise a collective effort to promote a Nationwide Road Safety Campaign.
  • 5 October - Rated a Five-star Institution by Quacquarelli Symonds’ QS Stars
Following a three-month audit, IMU is rated a five-star institution by Quacquarelli Symonds’ QS Stars, the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, and insight to the global higher education sector.
  • 18 December - Awarded the SETARA 2018/19 Six-star Rating for the Second Consecutive Term
IMU is awarded the SETARA 2018/19 six-star rating for the second consecutive term under the Mature University category. IMU is the only local private university among the Top 8 Universities that received this recognition by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Year 2019

  • 28 February – MoU with Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia to Develop an Interactive Online Training Module on Patient Safety
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia to collaborate in developing an interactive online training module on patient safety complete with self-assessment tools for junior healthcare professionals and medical students prior to their housemanship training.  The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) marking the first private led partnership in the adoption of the MOH’s Komuniti Sihat Pembina Negara (KOSPEN) programme.
  • 4 March - Pioneer Cohort of MBA in Healthcare Management and Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes Management and Education Students
We welcomed the pioneer cohort of students into the MBA in Healthcare Management and Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes Management and Education programmes.
  • April - Official Opening of IMU Advanced Microbiology Collaborative Research Laboratory
IMU officially opened its IMU Advanced Microbiology Collaborative Research Laboratory (AMCRL), a research facility to promote stronger research collaboration and technology transfer between Malaysia and international partners.
  • June - Successfully accredited to conduct the Food Handlers Training Programme
IMU has been successfully accredited to conduct the Food Handlers Training Programme (Kursus Latihan Pengendali Makanan, LPM) by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
  • 29 June - Co-founder Dr Mei Ling Young conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Medical Education
IMU’s co-founder Dr Mei Ling Young was conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Medical Education at the University’s convocation.
  • 18 July - MoU with MERCY Malaysia on Provide Medical Relief, Sustainable Health-related Development and Risk Reduction Activities for Vulnerable Communities
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MERCY Malaysia, an international non-profit organisation focusing on providing medical relief, sustainable health-related development and risk reduction activities for vulnerable communities, in both crisis and non-crisis situation.
  • 23 July - MoU with SEAMEO RECFON to Collaborate in Health and Medical Research
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO RECFON) to collaborate in health and medical research on nutrition and food safety training in Southeast Asia.
  • 13 September - Collaboration with Fusionex, to Integrate Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence into IMU’s programmes
IMU collaborates with multi-award-winning data technology provider, Fusionex, to integrate Big Data Analytics (BDA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in IMU’s medical and health sciences programmes.
  • 2 November - First Cohort of Postgraduate Certificate of Business Administration in Healthcare Management Students
IMU graduates its first cohort of Postgraduate Certificate of Business Administration in Healthcare Management.
  • 15 November - Two Awards under the “2019 Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace” by AIA Vitality
IMU once again won two (2) awards under the “2019 Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace” by AIA Vitality. The awards received were the “Healthiest Workplace” and “Healthiest Employer” for medium sized organisation category.

Year 2018

  • 6 March - Quality Management System Certified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance with MS ISO 9001:2015 standards
IMU’s Quality Management System has been certified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) with MS ISO 9001:2015 standards in the provision of Pre-University, Undergraduate, Postgraduate Programmes for the Medical and Healthcare Professions
  • 20 April - First University in the Region to Win the Bronze Award at the World Renowned Global CSR Summit & Awards™
The first university in the region to win the Bronze Award at the World Renowned Global CSR Summit & Awards™ for its IMU Cares programme.
  • 8 June - BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Nutrition Awarded with the International Accreditation for Education Programs for Dietitian-Nutritionists
First university in the world to be awarded with the International Accreditation for Education Programs for Dietitian-Nutritionists by the International Confederation of Dietetics Association (ICDA) for its BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Nutrition programme.
  • 30 June - Installation of Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor & First Cohort of Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry and Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education Graduates
IMU graduates its first cohort of Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry students and its first cohort of Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education students. At the same event, the new Chancellor of IMU, YBhg Dato’ Dr Gan Ee Kiang, was officially installed in his new role. Also officially installed as IMU’s new Pro-Chancellor is YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Yahya bin Awang
  • 26 July – MoU with National Institutes of Health (NIH) to Collaborate and Exchange Industry Knowledge
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IMU which will see both parties collaborating and exchanging industry knowledge to further elevate the areas of medical education and health research in the country.
  • 20 September – MoU with NUI Galway for Admission of Its Foundation in Science to a Relevant Degree or Qualification
Signing of a historical Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway) giving IMU’s Foundation in Science (FiS) students who have successfully completed their programme in IMU to be admitted as students in NUI Galway to a relevant degree or qualification by the Irish institution.
  • 28 September - Pioneer cohort of Master of Science in Acupuncture Students
We welcomed the pioneer cohort of students into the Master of Science in Acupuncture programme.
  • 8 October - Pembinaan Mitrajaya Sdn Bhd Named as the Contractor in Charge of the Building Construction of IMU Hospital’s Phase 1 Block
IMU Healthcare names Pembinaan Mitrajaya Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitrajaya Holdings Bhd as the contractor in charge of the building construction of IMU Hospital’s Phase 1 block. The hospital will be built on the land adjacent to the International Medical University (IMU) and work is expected to commence by 15 October 2018.
  • 3 November - First Cohort from Master of Pharmacy Practice Graduates
The first cohort from Master of Pharmacy Practice graduated at the University’s 46th Convocation Ceremony.

Year 2017

  • 9 January – Pioneer Cohort of Master of Pharmacy Practice Students
We welcomed the pioneer cohort of students into the Master of Pharmacy Practice programme.
  • 10 March – Start of 25th Anniversary Celebrations with the theme “Better Health, Better Society
The University officially kickstarted their 25th Anniversary Celebrations at their University Day, an event held annually to commemorate its university status conferred in 1999. The overarching theme for this anniversary celebrations is “Better Health, Better Society”.
  • 20 March- Gained “Self-accreditation status”
IMU holds “Self-accreditation status” following the announcement made by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA). IMU is one of the eight (8) universities that received the coveted award. The self-accreditation status entitles a higher education provider (HEP) to accredit its programmes except for programmes that require accreditation and recognition of the relevant professional body.
  • 11 May – Launch of Wellness Programme
IMU launched its Wellness programme on 11 May 2017 to promote overall wellness amongst the staff and students of IMU. This was launched by Deputy Minister of Health Malaysia, His Honourable Dato’ Seri Dr Hilmi Bin Haji Yahaya. He also presented the university with the “Kafeteria Sihat” (Healthy Cafeteria) and “MyBeSS” awards for its Pandan Serai Café. IMU is the first university in Malaysia to receive such awards by the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia.
  • 28 August – MoU with Becker Professional Education to Qualify Medical Graduates for a Residency Position and Potentially Practice Professionally and Legally in the USA
IMU officially signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Becker Professional Education (Becker) today, making it the first to offer this fundamental key to qualify medical graduates for a residency position and potentially practice professionally and legally in the USA.
  • 10 October – First Runner-up for the MyBess National Awards 2017
IMU is the first runner – up for the MyBess National Awards 2017 in Category C – Individual Outlets / Institution, Shopping Complex or Hypermarket.
  • 13 November – Won Two Awards under the “Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace” Programme by AIA Vitality
IMU won the “Healthiest Employees” and “Healthiest Workplace” for medium sized organisation category in recognition of its healthy workplace programmes, and contribution to workplace health. The two awards are under the “Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace” programme by AIA Vitality.
  • 16 November - Awarded 6 stars (Outstanding Category) Rating in the SETARA 2017
IMU was awarded 6 stars (Outstanding Category) rating in the SETARA 2017 under the Mature University Category. This University is  the only private Malaysian University in this category.
  • 14 December - ‘Ground Breaking’ Ceremony to Commence Work on First Hospital
IMU Healthcare (IMUH) based at Bukit Jalil, will commence work on its first hospital after a ‘ground breaking’ ceremony officiated by the Minister of Health Malaysia YB Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. Built on the land adjacent to the University and is targeted to be operational in 2021, the Hospital will enhance the existing healthcare services to the community with new patient-centric inpatient and surgical facilities.

Year 2016

  • 1 January - Prof Abdul Aziz Baba officially takes office as Vice-Chancellor (CEO) of IMU Education
Prof Abdul Aziz Baba officially takes office as Vice-Chancellor (CEO) of IMU Education. Prof Aziz takes over from Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman whose term as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IMU Education ends on 31 December 2015. Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar will remain as the President of IMU Health Sdn Bhd, the parent company overseeing IMU Education, IMC Education and IMU Healthcare.
  • 4 May - Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between IMU and Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad to seal the mutually-beneficial collaboration.
  • 16 May - Collaboration with Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur to Provide Financial Support for Sight-saving Eye Surgery to Needy Patients
IMU Cares has a new initiative to collaborate with Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur in providing financial support for sight-saving eye surgery to needy patients in its bid to eliminate blindness. Financial aid from IMU Cares and Khazanah IHH Healthcare Fund (KIHF) will enable these needy patients to receive the much-needed cataract surgery at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur’s Eye Centre.
  • 29 July – MoU with UNHCR
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by IMU  and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) whereby IMU through its community outreach programme, ‘IMU Cares’, will implement various projects to educate and empower young refugees to improve their health and well-being, as well as adopt positive behavioural changes towards better health.
  • 29 September - Anugerah Majikan Terbaik 2016″ (Best Employer Award 2016) by KWSP (Employees Provident Fund) Wilayah Persekutuan
IMU Education Sdn Bhd has been awarded the “Anugerah Majikan Terbaik 2016″ (Best Employer Award 2016) by KWSP (Employees Provident Fund) Wilayah Persekutuan. We are one of the few companies selected among the thousands of companies in Wilayah Persekutuan to achieve this recognition.
  • 19 October - First Cohort of the Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry Students
We welcomed the first cohort of the Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry Programme.
  • 22 October - First Cohort of Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nutrition Graduates
IMU graduates its first cohort of Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nutrition students.

Year 2015

  • 7 May - Additional Credit Transfer Option for IMU’s Pharmacy Students
IMU signs MoU with University of Tasmania to provide an additional credit transfer option for IMU’s pharmacy students.
  • 8 May – MoU with Novartis Malaysia
IMU signs MoU with Novartis Malaysia for the sharing of industry and academic knowledge and use of facilities, collaboration on research and development activities as well as collaboration in community projects.
  • 16 May – MoU with University of Strathclyde
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with University of Strathclyde to promote students and staff mobility as well as provide opportunities for collaboration on research and development activities.
  • 15 July - 10th Anniversary BPharm Dinner
10th Anniversary BPharm Dinner at Hotel Istana.
  • 17 August – MoU with IndiPharm (Malaysia) to Reaffirm the Commitment to Provide Good Quality and Customised Research Training Programmes to Clinical Staff Engaged in the Conduct of Clinical Trials
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between IMU and IndiPharm (Malaysia) to reaffirm the commitment of IMU and IndiPharm (Malaysia) to provide good quality and customised research training programmes to clinical staff engaged in the conduct of clinical trials.
  • 6 September - Launching of IMU Community Centre at Plaza Salak Park
IMU continues its support to the community by launching its IMU Community Centre at Plaza Salak Park with the primary purpose of supporting the surrounding community with affordable quality healthcare services.
  • 19 September - More than RM 170, 000 Raised for Charity to Provide Support to Our Beneficiaries
IMU Chariofare 2015 breaks record with more than RM 170, 000 raised for charity, providing support to four beneficiaries: Penang Hospice Society, Ti-Ratana Welfare Society, Rumah Victory and IMU Cares Disaster Fund.
  • 24 October – MoU with Hiroshima University (HU) for Collaboration in Research, Staff and Student Mobility
Hiroshima University (HU) signed an MoU with IMU at the Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel in Hiroshima, Japan for collaboration in research, staff and student mobility between the two universities.
  • 24 November – Collaborative Community Project in Myanmar
IMU Cares: A Myanmar – IMU Collaborative Community Project 2015
  • 30 November – IMU School of Medicine Dean is Panel Member of Roundtable Discussion at Women’s Health Summit
IMU’s Dean, School of Medicine is Panel Member of Roundtable Discussion at Women’s Health Summit.
  • 2 December – IMU Pharmacy Students won the Best Poster Presentations at Conference
IMU Pharmacy Students won the Best Poster Presentations at MPS Pharmacy Scientific Conference 2015.
  • 16 December - Official Handover to the new Vice-Chancellor (CEO) of IMU Education, Prof Abdul Aziz Baba
Handover ceremony with IMU President, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman officially handing over the “baton” to the new Vice-Chancellor (CEO) of IMU Education, Prof Abdul Aziz Baba.

Year 2014

  • 1 January - Appointment of Fourth Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor
The appointments of YBhg Dato’ Dr Amir Abbas as the University’s fourth Chancellor, and YBhg Dato’ Dr Gan Ee Kiang as its Pro-Chancellor.
  • 6 January – Pioneer Cohort of Foundation in Science Students
We welcomed more than 50 students – the pioneer cohort – into the Foundation in Science Programme This is the first pre-university programme to be offered at IMU.
  • 26 February - Received the Certificate of Accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry
We received the certificate of accreditation for our Pharmaceutical Chemistry Programme from the Royal Society of Chemistry at a ceremony at the Bukit Jalil campus.
  • 14 June - Installation of Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor & First Cohort of Chiropractic graduates
The new Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor were officially installed, in at Convocation. The Convocation also saw the graduation of our first cohort from the Chiropractic Programme.
  • 23 May - Research Laboratory Received Accreditation
The Research Laboratory received accreditation, under the International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005, for 3 years.
  • 6 September - First Cohort of MSc in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry graduates
The second Convocation of the year, we celebrated the graduation of the first cohort to undertake the Masters programme in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
  • 20 September - RM 171,764 Raised at the Annual Charity Carnival & Run
We raised RM 171,764 at the annual Charity Carnival & Run. This year all the proceeds were donated to four beneficiaries: Pertubuhan Hospice Negeri Sembilan, Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat Taman Megah, Dignity for Children Foundation, and the IMU Cares Disaster Fund.

Year 2013

  • 22-23 February 2013 – University Day and Health Awareness Day
University Day and Health Awareness Day
  • 26 April - Won First Place in the MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship
IMU Cares Programme at the University, in which the university has adopted the village of Kampung Tekir won First Place in the MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship
  • May - Started Clinical School in Kluang
IMU started a Clinical School in Kluang.
  • 8 June - First Cohort of MSc in Public Health and Bachelor of Dental Surgery Graduates
IMU Graduates First Cohort of MSc in Public Health and Bachelor of Dental Surgery at its Graduation Ceremony
  • 25 August - IMU’s School of Medicine conferred the AMEE ASPIRE to Excellence Award
IMU’s School of Medicine conferred the AMEE ASPIRE to Excellence Award in the area of “Student Engagement”
  • 21 September - More Than RM 150,000 Was Raised for Charity
More than RM 150,000 was raised at the IMU Chariofare, a Charity Carnival and Charity Run with all the proceeds going to charity
  • 30 September - First Intake of Nutrition Students
The first intake of students for the Nutrition degree programme
  • 13 October – Health Awareness Project in Batu Pahat
Jom Kayuh II: An IMU Health Awareness Project in Batu Pahat
  • 24 October – Accreditation of Chiropractic Programme by CCEA
IMU’s Chiropractic programme accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, Australasia Inc.(CCEA).

Year 2012

  • 2 March – Official Launch of 20th Anniversary Celebrations
The 20th Anniversary Celebrations was officially launched on University Day. The theme for the 20th Anniversary Celebrations is ‘Celebrating 20 years of Excellence and Innovation in Education’.
  • 9-13 March - Ottawa Conference at KL Convention Centre, co-hosted by IMU and AMEE
15th Ottawa Conference held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, co-hosted by IMU and AMEE. The first ever in Asia attended by approximately 1,200 medical educationists from around the world.
  • 18 September – Official Launch of IRDI
The Institute of Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI) was officially launched at IMU on 18 September 2012 in a ceremony officiated by the University’s Chancellor, YBhg Dato’ Seri Dr T Devaraj. This is an important milestone for the university as the establishment of IRDI reflects the university’s commitment to invest strategically in the areas of research excellence. The new institute, based at the university, will also ensure sustainability and advancement in research by realigning the research direction of the university.

Year 2011

  • 7 January – MoU with SIRIM Berhad for Internship Placements and/or Study Visits
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with SIRIM Berhad to collaborate in providing IMU students with industry experience and work environment exposure through internship placements and/or study visits.
  • 27 January – Officially Launch of 5-year Strategic Plan, IMU ASPIRE
A 5-year strategic plan, IMU ASPIRE, was officially launched
  • 21 February- Pioneer Batch of Chinese Medicine Students
Pioneer batch of 13 students enrolled into the IMU Chinese Medicine programme
  • 8 March – MoU with NIOSH
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The partnership will include joint projects in promoting and developing materials in higher education programmes, and working in joint research towards publications in the area of occupational safety and health.
  • 28 May - First Bachelor of Nursing Science (Hons) Graduate
First student to graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing Science (Hons)
  • 5 September - Pioneer Batch of MSc in Public Health Students
The pioneer batch of students was enrolled in the IMU Master of Science (Public Health) programme. This is the first ever postgraduate taught programme in Public Health offered by a private university in Malaysia.
  • 5 December – MoU with Sodexo Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sodexo Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a global leading service provider of on-site service solutions, motivation solutions, personal and home solutions in the areas of student attachment, continuous professional development activities and research.

Year 2010

  • 22 February - Pioneer Batch of Chiropractic Students
The pioneer batch of 30 students was enrolled in the IMU Chiropractic programme.
  • 2 March – Launch of Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Najihah, Kuala Pilah as a Teaching Hospital
Launching of Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Najihah, Kuala Pilah as a Teaching Hospital of IMU.
  • 1 April - MoU with GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd [Guardian Pharmacy]. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, IMU’s pharmacy students will be able to gain industrial experience and work environment exposure through internship placements, attachments or study-visits as well as employment opportunities at Guardian.
  • 12 April - MoU with Swiftlet Eco Park Berhad and Gleneagles Hospital
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Swiftlet Eco Park Berhad and Gleneagles Hospital to promote academic and research interactions on bird’s nest extract and other areas of mutual interest.
  • 7 June - MoU with Pantai Premier Pathology (PPP) Sdn Bhd
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Pantai Premier Pathology (PPP) Sdn Bhd for student attachments and provision of Continuous Education Programmes.
  • 14 June – MoU with Shofu, Inc as an Industry Partner for the Dental Programme
Signing of an agreement with Shofu, Inc as an industry partner for the Dental programme.
  • 24 June - Agreement with Ministry of Health (MOH) for The Use of Its Facilities in the Teaching and Training of IMU’s Dietetics and Biomedical Science Students
An agreement was signed with the Ministry of Health (MOH) for the use of MOH’s facilities for the teaching and training of IMU’s students for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics and Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biomedical Science.
  • 2 August - MOU with Besta Corporation Sdn Bhd. as An Industry Partner for the Nutrition and Dietetics Programme
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Besta Corporation Sdn Bhd. as an industry partner for the Nutrition and Dietetics programme.
  • 18 September - MOU with Eu Yan Sang International Ltd (EYS) as an Industry Partner
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with Eu Yan Sang International Ltd (EYS) as an industry partner.
  • 13 October - Signing of an agreement with KBU International College
Signing of an agreement with KBU International College for the Foundation in Health Sciences programme .
  • 9 November – Agreement Signed with NKF
An agreement was signed with a new Industry Partner, National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia (NKF) on students placement, community activities, sharing of community and academic knowledge and use of facilities.
  • 4-5 December - Official Launch of Chinese Medicine and Chiropractic Seminar and Workshop and IMU Healthcare Centres and Clinics
Official Launch of Chinese Medicine and Chiropractic Seminar and Workshop and IMU Healthcare Centres and Clinics by Malaysian Minister of Health, YB Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai.

Year 2009

  • 9 January - Signing of An Agreement with SRAS as An Industrial Linkage Partner
Signing of an agreement with SRAS (or Satellite Reconnaissance Arresting Sickness) Berhad as an industrial linkage partner.
  • 6 April - Pioneer Batch of Nursing Science Students
The pioneer batch of students was enrolled in the IMU Nursing Science programme.
  • 7 July - Students’ Dialogue Session with YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
Students’ dialogue session with former Malaysian Prime Minister, YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
  • 24 July - Signing Ceremony with the University of Newcastle for Articulation of Psychology Programme
Signing Ceremony between IMU and the University of Newcastle for the articulation of psychology programme.
  • 5-10 October - 10th Anniversary Celebrations for IMU MBBS
IMU MBBS 10th Anniversary Celebrations.
  • 10 October - 10th Anniversary MBBS (IMU) and the Clinical School Dinner
10th Anniversary MBBS (IMU) and the Clinical School Dinner at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Year 2008

  • 1 January – Appointment of IMU’s Second Pro-Chancellor
YBhg Dato’ Dr Lim Kee Jin was appointed as IMU’s second Pro-Chancellor.
  • 25 February - Pioneer Batch of Dentistry Students
The pioneer batch of 50 students was enrolled in the IMU dentistry programme.
  • 15 April– Memorandum of Agreement with Mawar Renal Medical Centre to Provide Quality Healthcare Services
A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between IMU and Mawar Renal Medical Centre to provide quality healthcare services to patients.
  • 23 April – Memorandum of Agreement with Tung Shin Hospital for Clinical Practice in Tung Shin Hospital for the Chinese Medicine Degree
A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between IMU and Tung Shin Hospital. This agreement was signed to enable IMU students to do their clinical practice in Tung Shin Hospital. This is for the Chinese Medicine degree course that will be offered in IMU in the future.
  • 24 May – Graduation of the Pioneer Batch of IMU Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) and PhD Students
The pioneer batch of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) students graduated at Sheraton Subang Hotel & Towers, Selangor Darul Ehsan. The first student to graduate with a PhD from IMU also received her degree at the same convocation.
  • 14 July - Pioneer Batch of IMU Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology, Medical Biotechnology, Biomedical Science and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Students
The pioneer batch of students enrolled for the IMU Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology, Medical Biotechnology, Biomedical Science and Pharmaceutical Chemistry programmes.
  • 21 July - Memoranda of Understanding with BP Healthcare Group for Pathology Services and Industrial Training
Two Memoranda of Understanding was signed with BP Healthcare Group for pathology services and industrial training.
  • 2 September – MoU with RMIT University, Australia to Develop Courses of Study in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chiropractic Programmes
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between IMU and RMIT University, Australia to develop courses of study in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chiropractic programmes.

Year 2007

  • 14 March – Launch of Community & Social Responsibility Programme
The Community & Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme was launched by the President of the IMU on University Day.
  • 19 April - First International Medical Education Conference
The first International Medical Education Conference (IMEC-2007) was held at Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. More than 300 participants represented by Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, UK, Iran, Uzbekistan, Australia, Laos, Pakistan and New Zealand attended this event.
  • 20 April – Official Launch of 15th Anniversary Celebrations
The 15th Anniversary Celebrations was officially launched at a dinner at Crown Plaza Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Year 2006

  • 19 August - Pioneer Batch of 2 Postgraduate Students Graduated with Master of Science (IMU)
The pioneer batch of 2 postgraduate students graduated with Master of Science (IMU) at Sheraton Subang Hotel & Towers, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Year 2005

  • March - Achieved MS ISO 9001:2000 for Provision of Tertiary Education in Medicine, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
The IMU achieved MS ISO 9001:2000 for the provision of tertiary education in medicine, Pharmacy & health sciences.
  • 20 August - Official Installation as the Second Chancellor of the University
YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Sulaiman Haji Daud was officially installed as the second Chancellor of the University.
  • 22 August - Memorandum of Agreement with University of Strathclyde
A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between IMU and University of Strathclyde.
  • 7 September - Pioneer batch of Nursing Students
The pioneer batch of 9 students were enrolled in the local 4-year Bachelor of Nursing programme (BNur).

Year 2004

  • 28 February - Memorandum of Agreement was signed between IMU and Kobe University
A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between IMU and Kobe University. The signing of the agreement formalises a collaborative arrangement between the two institutions in areas relating to exchange of faculty members and research staff, joint research activities, support of lectures, research workshops and symposia, exchange of information and academic publications, and exchange of students.
  • 7 March – Official Launch of Hospital Port Dickson as IMU’s Teaching Hospital
Hospital Port Dickson was officially launched as IMU’s teaching hospital.
  • 15-16 March - Medical Education Colloquium at IMU
The Medical Education Colloquium organised by the IMU, was held at its campus in Bukit Jalil.
  • 26 May – MoU with Multimedia University to Establish a Centre for Advanced Medical Multimedia Research (CAMMR)
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between IMU and Multimedia University to establish a Centre for Advanced Medical Multimedia Research (CAMMR). The main aim of this centre is to promote research in the fields of systems programming and multimedia as well as developing computer-aided teaching applications and learning materials in support of medical education.
  • 21 July - Pioneer Batch of IMU Bachelor of Pharmacy Students
The pioneer batch of 75 students were enrolled in the local 4-year Bachelor of Pharmacy programme (BPharm). An inaugural white coat & pledge-making ceremony was held on this day for these students.

Year 2003

  • 15-16 March - Medical Education Colloquium at IMU
The Medical Education Colloquium organised by the IMU, was held at its campus in Bukit Jalil.
  • 31 May - Official Installation of YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Seri Chong Hon Nyan as Pro-Chancellor
YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Seri Chong Hon Nyan was officially installed as Pro-Chancellor of the University.

Year 2002

  • 29 March – Official Launch of IMU Clinical School in Batu Pahat
IMU Clinical School in Batu Pahat was officially launched.
  • 8 June - Pioneer Batch of Medical Graduates
The pioneer batch of 42 medical students graduated with MBBS (IMU) at Hotel Nikko, Kuala Lumpur.
  • 12 October – Launch of IMU Cares in conjunction with the first Charity Run
IMU Cares was launched in conjunction with the first Charity Run that was held in the Bukit Jalil campus.
  • 29 November – Launch of IMU’s Alumni Website
IMU’s Alumni website was launched. This date was chosen as it coincides with the first IMC Student Registration Day.

Year 2001

  • 4 February – Official Launch of University Day
University Day was officially launched, to commemorate the day IMC became IMU.
  • 1 March – Appointment of Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman President of IMU
Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman was appointed President of the IMU.
  • 21 March – Opening Ceremony for the Medical Museum
The Medical Museum was opened by YBhg Datuk Dr Kamal Salih, Chairman of the Board of Governors in a ceremony held at the IMU campus in Bukit Jalil.
  • 12 April - Launch of 10th Anniversary Celebrations and Strategic Plan for The Next 10 Years
The 10th Anniversary Celebration commenced with a dinner at Hotel Nikko, Kuala Lumpur. At the same event, the Strategic Plan for the next 10 years was launched. This plan charts out the activities for the second decade of development and direction of IMU as an organisation.
  • 22 May - Launch of Medical Scholarships Amounting to RM 1 million
IMU launched Medical Scholarships amounting to RM 1 million. Four scholarships are offered annually, each costing RM250,000. These would be offered for the September intake of each year.
  • July – Obtained Accreditation for its MBBS (IMU)
The IMU obtained accreditation for its MBBS (IMU) from the National Accreditation Board (LAN).
  • September – Announcement of 2 IMU-University of Strathclyde Pharmacy Scholarships
IMU announces 2 IMU-University of Strathclyde Pharmacy Scholarships, each valued at more than RM100,000.

Year 2000

  • 1 January – New and Larger Campus at Bukit Jalil
The IMU moved to a new and larger campus in Bukit Jalil. The university occupies three floors of the building with a built-up space of about 205,000 sq ft.

Year 1999

  • 4 February – IMC Granted University Status and Became IMU
College was granted university status and became the International Medical University (IMU) thus providing an additional option to students to read the whole medical degree in Malaysia towards the MBBS (IMU).
  • 21 August - First convocation as a university and Installation of First Chancellor
First convocation as a university, held at Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. At this convocation, YABhg Tun Mohamed Zahir was formally installed as first Chancellor.
  • 20 September - First batch of 46 Medical Students for IMU Clinical School
IMU Clinical School receives its first batch of 46 medical students.

Year 1998

  • 20 April - Invitation from the then Minister of Education to Become a University
IMC received an invitation from the then Minister of Education, YB Dato Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, to become a university.
  • July - Pioneer class of medical students and pharmacy students graduated from the Partner Universities and the Start of Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme being Offered as replacement of BSc (Hons) in Pharmacy
A Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme was offered to replace the BSc (Hons) in Pharmacy. The MPharm is a newly introduced tertiary qualification in the UK and replaces all BSc Pharmacy undergraduate courses as of October 1997. The MPharm is an undergraduate degree.   Pioneer class of medical students and pharmacy students graduated from the Partner Universities.

Year 1997

  • 31 May - First Convocation for Pharmacy Students who would be Furthering their Studies to University of Strathclyde, Scotland
The first convocation held in Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, for pharmacy students who would be furthering their studies to University of Strathclyde, Scotland.

Year 1996

  • 3 February - First Convocation for Medical Students who would be Furthering their Studies to Partner Medical Schools Abroad
The first convocation for the college was held in Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. The convocation was for medical students who would be furthering their studies to Partner Medical Schools abroad.
  • 4 March – Launch of a Twinned Pharmacy Programme with University of Strathclyde
A twinned pharmacy programme with University of Strathclyde, BSc (Hons) in Pharmacy, was launched.

Year 1993

  • 29 November – Pioneer batch of Medical Students
The pioneer batch of 75 students were enrolled in the medical programme.

Year 1992

  • April - International Medical College (IMC) was established
The International Medical College (IMC) was established in Kuala Lumpur by the then Minister of Education, YB Datuk Amar Dr Sulaiman Haji Daud. This was a pioneering effort involving a private medical training institution representing a totally new concept of international partnership for the twenty-first century. Initially, the college had five Partner Universities: • University of Aberdeen • Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland • University of Glasgow • University of Liverpool • University of Dundee
  • November - Professor John S Beck Appointed Foundation Dean
Professor John S Beck from the University of Dundee was appointed the Foundation Dean of the IMC.

Awards and Recognition

Institution Awards and Recognition

SETARA 2019

SETARA-2019

6 Stars Rating (Highly Competitive), Mature University category

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SETARA 2017

SETARA-2017

6 Stars Rating (Outstanding), Mature University category

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Malaysian Qualification Agency

Malaysian Qualification Agency’s Self-Accreditation Status

Since 2017

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Quacquarelli Symonds

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2020

5 Stars Rating

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International Accreditation for Education Programs for Dietitian-Nutritionists 2018

For IMU’s BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Nutrition programme.

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Institute of Biomedical Science Accreditation

for the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Full-time Programme Since 2017

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Royal Society of Chemistry, UK Accreditation

for BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry since 2014 and MSc in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MAPC) since 2019

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Community Engagement Awards

2019 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship

Second Place

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The 10th Annual Global CSR Summit and Awards 2018

Bronze CSR Leadership Award

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APUCEN Inaugural International Youth Volunteer Award 2017 (Entrepreneurship Category)

Special Award

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AMEE Aspire for Excellence Award 2013

For Student Engagement

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2013 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship

1st Prize

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Annual Reports

The Vice-Chancellor’s Report summarises the University’s most notable activities and achievements for each academic year. It also includes meaningful stories about our students and captures IMU’s vision to continue being a leader in the education of innovative and caring healthcare professionals of the future.

 

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Prior to 2016, our Annual Reports were titled the President’s Report.

The IMU University recognises the importance of achieving sustainable development and to create long-term shared value for our students, staff, community and ultimately to secure our future.

Sustainability can mean many things. It can be directly related to how we care for our environment and our best attempts to reduce our carbon footprint. Or it can be about the significant practices we instill into the culture of our organisation to make it a meaningful, inclusive, and enjoyable workplace for our staff. It can also mean nurturing ownership and ensuring the continuation of a project by its benefactors, long after the project pioneers have withdrawn from it. At IMU, we have tried to incorporate these three different dimensions in the following areas: Environment,  Community Engagement and Our People.

Environment

As a university and healthcare provider with thousands of people under our wing, we consume much energy and produce large amounts of waste. We see the need to live and work sustainably and responsibly, while continually inculcating the importance of conservation.

Energy Conservation Programme

With thousands of people utilising the facilities daily, our campus consumes a high amount of energy. Cognisant of this, the IMU implemented the Energy Consumption Programme to strategise the efficient use of energy in all our spaces.

 

 

 

 

 

Among the activities carried out to this end are:

  • An ongoing Energy Saving Campaign to remind staff and students to switch off lights, air conditioning and electrical appliances after use.
  • The upgrade of light fittings into more energy-efficient LED lighting which use less electricity and last longer than incandescent bulbs (completed in 2019).
  • The replacement of aging motors into high-efficiency motors (HEM) which produce minimal energy losses (completed in 2019).
  • The retrofit of existing escalators with sensors to save energy when not in use (targeted to be completed in 2020).
  • The ongoing monitoring and maintenance of chiller temperatures at 47°F for optimal performance.
  • The purchase of electrical products that are energy-star compliant (ongoing).
  • The installation of a Building Automation System (BAS) to control and monitor equipment operation (at planning stage).
  • The annual observation of World Earth Day to create greater awareness about energy consumption and conservation (ongoing).

 

Our Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) approach incorporates careful planning and scheduling to routinely prevent failures before it happens. Equipment that is not regularly serviced and maintained requires more energy to operate and unplanned failures are expensive. One preventive measure is to regularly renew and maintain all major energy-consuming equipment resulting in optimal performance and efficient use of energy.

 

We must give credit to the University’s Facilities Management and Administration (FMA) department which oversees the continuous upgrades and refurbishment, making the University increasingly more energy efficient.

 

 

ITS Initiatives

  • Energy-star laptops were deployed to replace all standard desktops, and 809 Laboratory desktops were substituted with an all-in-one computer to reduce power consumption and increase efficiency (carried out from 2016-19).
  • An energy-smart saving mode has been enabled on all devices to ensure energy conservation during periods of inactivity.
  • The migration of systems to cloud services hosted by Green Data centers is currently ongoing.

 

At IMU, we understand that reducing our energy consumption is not just sustainable and responsible, but it makes good business sense and results in financial savings.

Water Conservation Programme

We do our best to nurture and ingrain good habits around the use of water.

 

As a start, upgrading works were carried out to make our facilities use water more efficiently.

 

Posters reminding students and staff to conserve water greet restroom users and remind them not to let the water run unnecessarily.

 

Additionally, World Water Day is observed through an awareness campaign via the University’s digital platforms, namely Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Recycling Programme

Recycling bins are placed at strategic points around the campus to enable staff and students to responsibly separate and dispose of their waste.

 

e-Waste Campaign

In 2017, IMU launched its e-Waste campaign under the IMU Cares initiative and in collaboration with the Recycling Club and the MPU4 programme.

 

The campaign has since been ongoing and aims to encourage students, staff and the community we work with, to recycle their e-waste in an accountable way.

 

To support this effort, the University opened its doors as an e-Waste collection center for the community. In 2019, a total of 7,039 kg was collected and sent for recycling.

 

Educational materials such as posters, an animated video and leaflets were also created and distributed by staff and students to enhance awareness amongst the IMU Community. Seminars and workshops have also been conducted in line with this campaign.

Transportation

Transportation is responsible for around one-fifth of global carbon dioxide emissions and in most cities, is the leading cause of pollution.

 

As we are a city campus, IMU has considered how we can reduce our emission contribution.

We began by assigning designated parking areas for students and staff and from these areas, shuttle busses provided transport to students and staff around the campus. This arrangement greatly reduced emissions as well as traffic congestion in and around our campus grounds.

 

Chartered buses and the IMU Van are also available whenever our students need to be transported for community service activities, events and field trips.

Community Engagement

The University’s long-term and sustainable goals of being a diverse and inclusive community are seen through the positive impact made among the IMU Community comprising of students, staff and alumni, as well as the community at large. These initiatives are driven through a community-based participatory research approach, service learning and outreach services focus that are aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG).

Providing multiple platforms of engagement via service learning in the formal curriculum to IMU Cares – the University’s outreach programme to student-led community charity clinics, clubs, societies and the IMU District Partnership Initiative (DPI), the community engagement’s office oversees the University’s commitment to sustainability, community, and social activities.

 

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Our People

Our staff and faculty are IMU’s greatest asset and while we do have financial objectives and strategies as an organisation, they do not trump the desire to provide a conducive work-environment.

 

We want to retain our people for as long as possible. By applying sustainability into the DNA of our human resources blueprint, we attract the best talents and keep them.

 

We do this by nurturing ownership, prioritising ethics and quality over profits and by fostering shared vision and goals. We also provide volunteering opportunities for our staff, continuous training and regular reviewing of workplace practices.

 

These pursuits boost employee morale and keep them engaged and fulfilled.

 

Our efforts were acknowledged when we were awarded the AIA Vitality’s 2019 Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace and Malaysia’s Healthiest Employer for a medium-sized organisation.

Tribute to Our Co-Founder and Board Member
The Late Dr Mei Ling Young
1949 – 2021

A charismatic, exuberant and passionate social scientist, the late Dr Mei Ling Young, or fondly known as Mei Ling, was one of the three founders of the International Medical College (IMC), Malaysia’s first private medical college in 1992.

 

Together with Tan Sri Datuk Dr Kamal bin Salih and the late Dr Saidi Hashim, they had embarked on a mission – to establish an educational model that would allow more young Malaysians to pursue their ambitions to become doctors and other healthcare professionals through a globally recognised curriculum. With the help of two established professors of medical education, Ron Harden and Ian Hart, they devised a simple, brilliant but daring model and the only one of its kind in the world where all students who achieved the required standard, the outcomes, can be transferred in their clinical years to initially. Five and later, to nearly 33 renowned medical schools throughout the English-speaking world. Her determined and visionary leadership has been an example to us all for the near 30 years since our establishment. [Read more here]

 

For students and staff alike, Mei Ling nurtured in us an unending thirst for knowledge. By her own example, she encouraged a humble but unyielding pursuit of excellence, and in her personal and professional life, she gave us the greatest gift of all: the dream of discovering new things for ourselves, and the ability to realise that dream.

 

Also known for her inclusive, positive and caring nature, she will continue to touch countless lives – even as she passes on from this one. Her legacy will live on in IMU, through each student, staff and everyone else who have passed through IMU’s doors.

 

As a tribute to the late Mei Ling, you may share your thoughts, photos and on this site: Visit Site

 

Thank you and may you rest in peace Mei Ling.