General Studies / Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU)

Here is some information about general studies for new undergraduate students at 缅北禁地 Medicine Malaysia.

As you may already know, General Studies or Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) is a pre-university qualification of general studies. The Private Higher Education Institution Act 1996 requires that all private higher education institutions, including 缅北禁地 Medicine Malaysia, provide General Studies/Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) as compulsory subjects.

The Ministry of Higher Education requires that all students pursuing a degree programme take the MPU units as a prerequisite for the award of their undergraduate degree. That's why we offer compulsory MPU subjects in compliance with Section 43(3) Act 555, which is mandatory for both Malaysian and international students to graduate from our esteemed institution.

MPU modules are designed to promote nation building through the consolidation and enlargement of knowledge about Malaysia, as well as to enhance skills acquisition, mastery, and application to support nation building.

We believe that these modules are an integral component of a comprehensive education, and we are proud to offer them to our students. If you have any questions about our MPU modules or any other aspect of our institution, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

General Studies (MPU) Course Structure

MPU Module Categories

The MPU modules are divided into four broad categories. Below is the list of modules available under the 2026 MPU structure:

	Modules – Malaysian (2 credits each)	Modules – International (2 credits each)
	Year 1	Year 1
U1	MPU 3112 Philosophy and Contemporary Challenges MPU 3122 National Aspirations MPU3322 Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course	MPU3142 Malay Language for Communication 2 MPU 3132 Malaysian Citra MPU3322 Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course
	Year 2	Year 2
U2	MPU 3232 Emotional Intelligence MPU 3212 National Language A (This unit is only applicable for Malaysian students who did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu paper (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia/Malaysian Certificate of Examination)	MPU 3232 Emotional Intelligence
U3	MPU 3222 Leadership in Entrepreneurship	MPU 3222 Leadership in Entrepreneurship
	Year 3 & 4	Year 3 & 4
U4	MPU 3412 Community Engagement	MPU 3412 Community Engagement

REMARKS:

Please note that the MPU structure is subject to change from time to time in accordance with the latest directives, policies, and requirements issued by the relevant authorities.
The National Language A module is compulsory for students who do not have a credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia/Malaysian Certificate of Education) level

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When will I get the MPU term dates?

MPU modules will be delivered during the undergraduate semester 1 and 2 in the first year of MBBS & BMS programmes. The dates will be emailed to the students by end of September 2023.

How do MPU units affect my academic result?

U1 units do not affect your Academic Result, although it is compulsory for you to pass these units to graduate from the university.

What happens if I don't complete or pass these units?

You must complete and pass these units prior to completion of your degree. It is requirement of Malaysian government that you complete and pass the units. If you fail to do so, you will not be given your certificate of graduation.

Exemptions of MPU Subject(s)?

Students may be able to apply for exemptions in a few circumstances:

If you have already completed any of the General Studies units at another institution prior joining NUMed.
An exemption for the National Language A module will be granted to students. If you have scored a minimum 鈥淐鈥� or above for your SPM Bahasa Melayu which exempts you from taking MPU3213 National Language A.

NOTE: Applicable to SPM Bahasa Melayu results only. O' Levels or A' Levels or or equivalent results in Bahasa Melayu does not qualify for exemptions.