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English Language Requirements

You need a good level of English language to study at NUMed Malaysia.

English will be the main language you use socially and for study at NUMed Malaysia. If English is not your first language, you will need to provide a recognised English language test or qualification.

Undergraduate courses

It is mandatory for all international students to sit IELTS/TOEFL or an equivalent test (as per table below) in order to join our undergraduate programme. This document will be submitted to obtain the Visa Approval Letter and student pass from the visa processing office, Education Malaysia Global Services.

Test/QualificationExamination Board/OrganisationGrade/Score for IELTS 7.0 Equivalent (MBBS)Grade/Score for IELTS 6.5 Equivalent (BMS)

IELTS

Cambridge English Language Assessment / British Council

7.0

6.5

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Educational Testing Service

100

90

Pearson Test of English Academic

Pearson

69

62

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Cambridge English Language Assessment

185

176

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

Cambridge English Language Assessment

185

176