UMMP Guidelines For Examination

UMMP Faculty of
GUIDELINES FOR Medicine,

University of
Malaya
EXAMINATION
2016/2017
UMMP GUIDELINES FOR EXAMINATION
Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya exercises reasonable care to ensure that the
information contained in this guideline is accurate at the time of preparation. If subsequent
changes are necessary, they will be incorporated online.
This guideline is issued by the Medical Education Research Development Unit and covers
quality assurance in learning and teaching for Stages 1,2, 3.1 and 3.2 Faculty of Medicine,
University of Malaya.
Issuer: Medical Education Research Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of
Malaya.
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Contents
UMMP GUIDELINES FOR EXAMINATION .................................................................................... 1

PART I ASSESSMENTS IN THE UMMP ................................................................................... 3
STAGE 1 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREES OF MBBS ............................... 3
STAGE 1 ASSESSMENTS IN UMMP BASED ON THEMES ...................................................... 4
STAGE 2 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREES OF MBBS ............................... 5
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENTS IN UMMP BASED ON THEMES ...................................................... 6
STAGE 3.1 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREES OF MBBS ............................ 7
STAGE 3.2 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREES OF MBBS............................ 8
PART II GRADING SCHEME ................................................................................................. 10
PART III PROGRESSION OF STAGES .................................................................................... 11
PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 1 TO STAGE 2 (FIGURE 1) ....................................................... 11
PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 2 TO STAGE 3.1 (FIGURE 2) .................................................... 12
PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 3.1 TO STAGE 3.2 (FIGURE 3) ................................................. 13
PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 3.2 TO GRADUATION (FIGURE 4) .......................................... 14
PART IV - BARRING FROM PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION .................................................. 16
PART V ABSENCE FROM ASSESSMENT............................................................................... 16
PART VI - SPECIAL EXAMINATION ......................................................................................... 16
PART VII - OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO EXAMINATIONS .................................................. 17
PART VIII - APPEALS .............................................................................................................. 19
Appendices21
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UNIVERSITY MALAYA MEDICAL PROGRAMME: GUIDELINES FOR EXAMINATIONS
1. The examinations for the degrees of MBBS shall be as follows:

a. Stage 1 Professional Examination for the Degrees of MBBS
b. Stage 2 Professional Examination for the Degrees of MBBS
c. Stage 3.1 Professional Examination for the Degrees of MBBS and
d. Stage 3.2 Professional Examination for the Degrees of MBBS
PART I ASSESSMENTS IN THE UMMP
STAGE 1 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREES OF MBBS
1. The Stage 1 Professional Examination shall consist of formative and summative

assessments based on four themes.
2. The Stage 1 Professional Examination shall be divided into assessments and the
results to be given for each assessment shall be as follows:
Assessment Type Assessment Format Results

Formative Assessment Written Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Practical Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Clinical Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Workshop Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Assignment Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Summative Assessment Written
MCQ Grades A+ to F
RSA + BA
(30% + 70%)
Practical Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Clinical Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Note: RSA=Required Summative Assessment, BA=Barrier Assessment
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STAGE 1 ASSESSMENTS IN UMMP BASED ON THEMES
Themes Results
Basic & Clinical Sciences
Anatomy Formative Spot Test Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Anatomy Summative Spot Test Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Pathology Summative Spot Test Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Written Assessment Grades A+ to F
Patient-Doctor
Clinical Exercise 1 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Reflective Essay Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Objective Structured Clinical Examination Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Population Medicine
Group Poster & Evaluation Submission Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Personal & Professional Development
Language in Medicine Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
L-Plate Test Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Workshop Attendance Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
PBL/Clinical Days /Other Small Group Teaching Attendance Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation/Submission Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Reflective Portfolio & Interview Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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STAGE 2 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREES OF MBBS
1. The Stage 2 Professional Examination shall consist of formative and summative

assessments based on four themes.
2. The Stage 2 Professional Examination shall be divided into assessments and the
results to be given for each assessment shall be as follows:

Formative Written Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Assessment Practical Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Clinical Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Workshop Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Assignment Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Summative Written
Assessment MCQ
RSA1+RSA2+BA
(20%+20%+60%) Grades A+ to F
Key Feature Assessment Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

(PopMed)
Practical Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Clinical Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Note: RSA=Required Summative Assessment, BA=Barrier Assessment
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STAGE 2 ASSESSMENTS IN UMMP BASED ON THEMES
Themes Results
Basic & Clinical Sciences
Laboratory Haematology Required Assessment Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Anatomy Formative Spot Test Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Anatomy Summative Spot Test Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Pathology Summative Spot Test Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Written Assessment Grades A+ to F
Patient-Doctor
Paediatrics Self Directed Learning Project Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Objective Structured Clinical Examination Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Population Medicine
Key Feature Assessment Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Personal & Professional Development
PBL/Clinical Days /Other Small Group Teaching Attendance Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation/Submission Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Reflective Portfolio & Interview Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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STAGE 3.1 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREES OF MBBS
1. Stage 3.1 Professional Examination consists of formative and summative assessments

for each posting (End of Posting Assessments).
2. The Stage 3.1 postings include:
a. Medicine
b. Surgery
c. Paediatrics
d. Acute Care
e. Otorhinolaryngology/Ophthalmology (EYE/ENT)
f. Psychological Medicine
3. The End of Posting Assessments for each posting shall be as follows:
Themes Assessment Format Results

Basic & Clinical Written Grades A+ to F
Sciences MCQ
Patient-Doctor Clinical Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Long case/Modified Long
Case/Short Case/OSCEs
Personal & Required Assignments
Professional Teaching Evaluation Exercise Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Development Attitude Evaluation Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
o E-logbook
o Attendance
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STAGE 3.2 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREES OF MBBS
1. Stage 3.2 Professional Examination consists of formative and summative assessments

for each posting (End of Posting Assessments), the Barrier Assessment (BA) and
Pre-Internship (PRINT).
2. The Stage 3.2 postings include:
a. Medicine
b. Surgery
c. Paediatrics
d. Primary Care Medicine
e. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
f. Orthopaedic Surgery
g. Community
3. The End of Posting Assessments for each posting (except Community Posting) shall
be as follows:
Themes Assessment Format Results
Basic & Clinical Written Grades A+ to F
Sciences MCQ
Patient-Doctor Clinical Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Long case/Modified Long
Case/Short Case/OSCEs
Personal & Required Assignments
Professional Teaching Evaluation Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Development Exercise
Attitude Evaluation Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
o E-logbook
o Attendance
*Integrated Required Assignment Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Population Medicine (Community Posting)
Written Report
*Integrated Population Medicine - refers to the Community Posting where although all
themes are included and assessed, a greater emphasis is given to Population Medicine.
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4. The Barrier Assessment shall be based on all themes as follows:

Summative Assessment Clinical Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Medical Based
Surgical Based
Written
MCQ Grades A+ to F
5. The PRINT assessment shall be based on all themes as follows:

Summative Assessment Workplace-based Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Formative Assessment Workplace-based Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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PART II GRADING SCHEME
1. The official University grades including the marks and their meaning are as follows:
Marks Grade Grade Point Meaning

90-100 A+ 4.00 High Distinction
80-89 A 4.00 Distinction
75-79 A- 3.70 Distinction
70-74 B+ 3.30 Good
65-69 B 3.00 Good
60-64 B- 2.70 Good
55-59 C+ 2.30 Pass
50-54 C 2.00 Pass
45-49 C- 1.70 Fail
40-44 D+ 1.30 Fail
35-39 D 1.00 Fail
00-34 F 0.00 Fail
2. The passing grade for all assessments is a Grade C.
3. Apart from the grades as stated in paragraph (a) above, the following grades may be
given to a student for any assessment attempted:
a. Grade I may be given when:
i. a student who has not taken any assessment due to medical
reasons/compassionate grounds and/or;
ii. a student who has not fulfilled a part of the assessment requirements
in a Stage due to medical/compassionate grounds or by reasons
beyond the control of the student which is acceptable to the Board of
Examiners concerned.
b. Grade I which is given has to be administered in accordance to paragraph (5);
In Section 5: Examination 5. Management of Grade I, in the University of
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Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations 2013 herein after referred to as the
Regulations.
c. Grade S, given for an assessment for which a students performance is graded
as satisfactory based on a range of 50 - 100;
d. Grade U, given for an assessment where a students performance is graded as
unsatisfactory based on a range of 0 - 49;
e. Grade W, given for all assessments from which a student has withdrawn
officially during a particular Stage;
f. Grade W1, given for all assessments where a student has officially withdrawn
from the Stage;
g. Grade W2, given for all assessments where a student has withdrawn officially
from the University.
PART III PROGRESSION OF STAGES
No student shall be deemed to have passed the Professional Examinations at each

Stage unless the said student has satisfied the Board of Examiners in all the
assessments prescribed for the said Professional Examination.
PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 1 TO STAGE 2 (FIGURE 1)
1. Students are deemed to have satisfactorily completed Stage 1 and are eligible to
progress to Stage 2 if they have obtained a result of Satisfactory in assessments
in ALL the 4 themes (BCS, Pt-Dr, PopMed, PPD) AND 50% in the written MCQ
assessment.
2. Students who have obtained a result of Unsatisfactory in 1 or 2 themes and/or

45% in the written MCQ assessment shall sit for supplementary examinations
for the relevant themes and/or assessments.
a. Students who obtain a result of Satisfactory in the said supplementary
examinations are eligible to progress to Stage 2.
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b. Students who fail to obtain a result of Satisfactory in the said
supplementary examinations shall repeat Stage 1.

<45% in the written MCQ assessment shall repeat Stage 1.
4. Students who repeat Stage 1 and

a. obtain a result of Satisfactory in ALL the 4 themes during the Repeat
Stage are eligible to progress to Stage 2.
b. fail to obtain a result of Satisfactory in any theme during the Repeat
Stage shall be required to exit the programme.
5. Students are only allowed to repeat either Stage 1 OR Stage 2
PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 2 TO STAGE 3.1 (FIGURE 2)
1. Students are deemed to have satisfactorily completed Stage 2 and are eligible to
progress to Stage 3.1 if they have obtained a result of Satisfactory in
assessments in ALL the 4 themes (BCS, Pt-Dr, PopMed, PPD) AND 50% in the
written MCQ assessment.

45% in the written MCQ assessment shall sit for supplementary examinations for
the relevant themes and/or assessments.
a. Students who obtain a result of Satisfactory in the said supplementary
examinations are eligible to progress to Stage 3.1.
b. Students who fail to obtain a result of Satisfactory in the said
supplementary examinations shall repeat Stage 2.

<45% in the written MCQ assessment shall repeat Stage 2.
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4. Students who repeat Stage 2 and
a. obtain a result of Satisfactory in ALL the 4 themes during the Repeat Stage
are eligible to progress to Stage 3.1.
b. fail to obtain a result of Satisfactory in any theme during the Repeat Stage
shall be required to exit the programme.
5. Students are only allowed to repeat either Stage 1 OR Stage 2
PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 3.1 TO STAGE 3.2 (FIGURE 3)
Requirements to Pass a Posting
1. Students are deemed to have satisfactorily completed a posting if they have

obtained a result of Satisfactory in assessments in ALL themes.
2. Students are deemed to have failed a posting if they have obtained a result of
Unsatisfactory in any assessments in any of the themes.
Requirement to Progress to Stage 3.2
1. Students are deemed to have satisfactorily completed Stage 3.1 and are eligible to
progress to Stage 3.2 if they have obtained a result of Satisfactory in all six
postings.
2. Students who obtained a result of Unsatisfactory in ONE of the six postings, are
deemed to have failed the Stage 3.1 and are required to repeat the particular posting
during the Supplementary Posting (Elective Posting Period).
a. Students who obtain a result of Satisfactory in the Supplementary Posting
Examination are allowed to progress to Stage 3.2.
b. Students who failed to obtain a result of Satisfactory in the Supplementary
Posting Examination are required to repeat Stage 3.1.
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2. Students who obtained a result of Unsatisfactory in two (or more) of the six
postings, are deemed to have failed the Stage 3.1. The students are required to
repeat Stage 3.1.
3. Students are only allowed to repeat either Stage 3.1 OR Stage 3.2.
*For Session 2015/2016, students have to pass all assessments in Block 11: Oncology and
Palliative Care in order to progress to Stage 3.2
PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 3.2 TO GRADUATION (FIGURE 4)
Requirements to Pass a Posting
1. Students are deemed to have satisfactorily completed a posting if they have

obtained a result of Satisfactory in assessments in ALL themes.
2. Students are deemed to have failed a posting if they have obtained a result of
Unsatisfactory in any assessments in any of the themes.
Requirements to Progress to Barrier Assessment
1. Students who have obtained a result of Satisfactory in all seven postings, are
allowed to progress to BA.
2. Students who have obtained a result of Unsatisfactory in ONE of the seven
postings, are allowed to progress to BA, and are required to repeat the particular
posting (PRINT Period) and attend the Supplementary Posting Examination [Figure
4(a)].
a. Students who have obtained a result of Satisfactory in the Supplementary
Posting Examination, are allowed to progress to PRINT (Delayed) [Figure 4(b)].
b. Students who fail to obtain a result of Satisfactory in the Supplementary
Posting Examination, are required to attend the Remedial Stage 3.2 as
decided by the Faculty.
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3. Students, who fail two (or more) of the seven postings, are not allowed to progress
to BA and are deemed to have failed the Stage 3.2. The students are required to
repeat Stage 3.2.
Progression from BA to PRINT
1. Students who have obtained a result of Satisfactory in all the assessments in the BA
are allowed to progress to PRINT [Figure 4].
2. Students who have obtained a result of Unsatisfactory in any assessments in the
BA, are required to attend the Supplementary BA Examination (PRINT Period).
BA Examination, are allowed to progress to PRINT (Delayed).
b. Students who fail to obtain a result of Satisfactory in the Supplementary BA
Examination, are required to attend the Remedial Stage 3.2 as decided by the
Faculty.
3. Students who have obtained a result of Unsatisfactory in one posting and BA, are
required to attend the Supplementary Posting Examination and the Supplementary
BA Examination (PRINT Period) prior to progressing to PRINT (Delayed).
Posting Examination and the Supplementary BA Examination are allowed to
progress to PRINT (Delayed) [Figure 4(a)].
b. Students who fail to obtain a result of Satisfactory in the Supplementary
Posting Examination AND/OR the Supplementary BA Examination are
required to attend the Remedial Stage 3.2 as decided by the Faculty [Figure
4(c)].
Requirement to Pass PRINT and Graduate
1. Students who have obtained a result of Satisfactory in all the assessments in PRINT
are allowed to graduate.
2. Students who obtained a result of Unsatisfactory in all the assessments in PRINT,
are required to attend Remedial PRINT [Figure 4(b)].
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a. Students, who have obtained a result of Satisfactory in all the assessments
in the Remedial PRINT, are allowed to progress to graduation.
PART IV - BARRING FROM PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION
1. A student shall not be permitted to sit for an assessment in a Professional

Examination and/or its Supplementary Examination, and the student shall be
deemed to have failed the Professional Examination and/or its Supplementary
Examination of the particular Stage if;
a. The student has not satisfactorily completed any portion of the Stage as
determined by the Faculty of Medicine.
b. The student has attained less than 90% of attendance without justifiable
reason(s) or prior permission for leave of absence from the Dean of the
Faculty of Medicine.
c. The student has had three or more letters of misconduct for his failure to
comply to any of the following: PBL - Group Peer Assessment, Student Chair
Briefing, Students Evaluation on Tutors, PPD Teaching Evaluation Exercise, e-
Logbook, or any other requirements as deemed necessary for the various
Stages by the Faculty.
PART V ABSENCE FROM ASSESSMENT
Subject to the provisions stated in the Regulations, a student who does not attend any
assessment shall be given a zero mark for any of the assessments concerned.
PART VI - SPECIAL EXAMINATION
1. Except in a case of special examinations for the purpose of replacing grade I as

approved by the Facultys Board of Examiners or under any of the circumstances
permitted by the Regulations, a special examination for other purposes or for
unusual circumstances may only be held subject to the Senates approval.
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2. For the purpose of paragraph (1) above, any assessment which is held outside the
examination week as determined in the Calendar of Study is also considered as
Special Examination.
3. In respect of a student with physical disabilities, a student who is unable to take the
predetermined assessments,
a. the Senate may, upon the recommendation of the Faculty concerned, may
permit the replacement of such assessments with another form of
assessment in any suitable format.
4. In the case of an emergency, apart from the purpose stated in paragraph (a) above,
the Vice-Chancellor after
a. considering the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty concerned, may
allow another form of assessment in
b. any suitable format as a replacement provided the said replacement is
reported to the Senate as soon as possible.
PART VII - OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO EXAMINATIONS
1. Examination invigilators
a. Examination invigilators shall be appointed for every examination and are

answerable to the Vice-Chancellor.
2. General instructions for examinations
a. Subject to the provisions of the University of Malaya (First Degree Studies)

Rules 2013, every examination conducted by the University is subject to the
general instructions for examinations as stated in Schedule C to the
Regulations.
3. Illness During Assessment
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a. A student who falls ill during an assessment must report immediately to the
chief assessor of the assessment or to any other assessors, who must make
arrangements for the student to be examined immediately by a Doctor of the
University Student Health Clinic/ University of Malaya Medical Centre. The
student is required to submit the Doctors report and/or medical leave
certificate to the Dean of the Faculty of the programme of Study not later
than seven days from the date of medical examination by the said Doctor.
4. End of Stage Final Examination Results
a. For the purpose of these Regulations, results of all University examinations

shall be submitted for the approval of the Senate or any other party
authorized by the Senate.
b. The date of the official notification is the date the results of the examination
are notified to the students by the Examination Section pursuant to any rules
and/or any means as may be prescribed by the University.
5. Secrecy in the management of examinations
a. All matters relating to examinations are SECRET and shall not be disclosed to
any student or any other party who is not concerned unless otherwise
permitted.
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PART VIII - APPEALS
Appeal Against Assessment Results
1. A student who is not satisfied with the results of continuous and summative
assessments of any Stage may appeal as provided in paragraph (b) below for the
results to be reviewed. The appeal must be made within two weeks from the date of
the official notification of the assessment results.
2. An appeal must be made to the Dean of the Faculty of the programme of study using
the prescribed form accompanied by the original receipt of payment prescribed for
the said appeal.
3. The appeal form shall not be considered by the office of the Dean of the Faculty
concerned if:
a. it is submitted after the period mentioned in paragraph (i) above; and/or
b. it is incomplete; and/or
c. it is not submitted together with the original receipt of payment.
4. When an appeal is received, the Dean of the Faculty shall appoint a second assessor
for the assessment concerned. The original assessor and the second assessor
appointed shall review the answer script/ assessments concerned and report the
findings of the review to the Faculty Appeals Committee which shall then decide
whether the marks and/or grade of the student who has appealed be retained or
amended. The original assessor and the second assessor may attend the meeting of
the Faculty Appeals Committee, if required.
Appeal to Continue With Programme of Study
1. A student who has been terminated from his programme of study in accordance with
regulation 5(11)(h) may submit an appeal to continue with his studies. The appeal
shall be submitted to the Dean of Faculty of the programme of study who shall obtain
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comments and recommendation of the Faculty Committee of Appeals. The
recommendations shall be submitted for the consideration of the University
Committee of Appeals set up by Senate. The appeal must be made by the student
within the period of two semesters from the semester in which the student
programme of study was terminated.
2. A student whose academic status has lapsed pursuant to Regulation 3(1)(d), may
submit an appeal to continue the students programme of study to the Dean of the
Faculty of the programme of study. The Faculty Committee of Appeals shall consider
the student appeal. The student shall be informed the result of the appeal by the
Dean of the faculty of the programme of study. The appeal must be made within two
semesters from the semester in which the student academic status had lapsed.
Appeal to Extend Duration of Study
1. Any student who is in the final two semesters of the maximum duration of his
programme of study and who has yet to complete the requirements for graduation
for his programme of study may submit an appeal for an extension of his duration of
study. The appeal shall be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty who will obtain the
comments and recommendations of the Faculty Appeals Committee. The
recommendation of the Faculty Appeals Committee shall be submitted for approval
of the Universitys Appeals Committee established by the Senate.
2. The appeal must be submitted by the student within two semesters from the final
semester of the maximum duration of his programme of study.
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FIGURE 1: PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 1 TO STAGE 2
Stage 1
4 themes (BCS, Pt-Dr, PopMed, PPD)
Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory

(in 3 or 4 themes and/or (in 1 or 2 themes & (in all 4 themes &
<45% in Written Assessment) 45% in Written Assessment) 50% in Written Assessment)
Supplementary
Exam
(for relevant
theme/assessment only)
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory
(in any relevant (in all relevant
theme/assessment) themes/assessment)
Repeat Stage 1
(re-assessed in all 4 themes)
Progress to Stage 2 EXIT MBBS Programme

(if the student satisfies all 4 (if the student fails to satisfy any
themes during second theme during REPEAT STAGE)
attempt)
Stage 2
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FIGURE 2: PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 2 TO STAGE 3.1
Stage 2

(in 3 or 4 themes and/or (in 1 or 2 themes & (in all 4 themes &
<45% in Written Assessment) 45% in Written Assessment) 50% in Written Assessment)
Supplementary Exam
(for relevant theme/ assessment)
(in any relevant theme/ assessment) (in all relevant themes/ assessment)
Repeat Stage 2
(re-assessed in all 4 themes)
Progress to Stage 3.1 EXIT MBBS Programme

(if the student satisfies all 4 themes (if the student fails to satisfy any
during second attempt) theme during REPEAT STAGE)
Stage 3.1
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FIGURE 3: PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 3.1 TO STAGE 3.2
Stage 3.1 (6 postings)

3 themes (BCS, Pt-Dr,PPD)

(in 2 postings) (in 1 posting) (In all 6 postings)
Supplementary Posting Exam

(all themes for relevant posting)
(in any relevant (in all relevant
theme/assessments) themes/assessments)
Repeat Stage 3.1

(re-assessed in all themes)
(in any relevant (if the student satisfies all 4
theme/assessments) themes during second
attempt)
Stage 3.2
EXIT MBBS
Programme
(if the student fails to
satisfy any theme during
REPEAT STAGE)
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FIGURE 4: PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 3.2 TO GRADUATION
Stage 3.2 (7 postings)


(in 2 postings) (in 1 posting) (In all 7 postings)
Refer to Figure 4(a) BA
Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Repeat Stage 3.2 Supplementary

(re-assessed in all 4 themes) BA (after 8 weeks)
Satisfactory
Delayed PRINT
PRINT Refer to
FIGURE 4(b)
Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory
Refer to
GRADUATE Extend PRINT
Figure 4(c)
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FIGURE 4(a): PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 3.2 TO GRADUATION
UNSATISFACTORY IN ONE POSTING
Unsatisfactory
(in 1 posting)
Barrier
Assessment (BA)
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
(Conditional Pass)
Pass)
Supplementary Supplementary BA &

Posting Exam Supplementary Posting Exam
(re-assessed in all 4 (re-assessed in all 4 themes)
Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory

(in Suppl BA and/or Suppl Posting)
Delayed PRINT Remedial Stage 3.2 Delayed PRINT
Refer to Figure
Refer to Figure
4(b)
4(b)
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FIGURE 4(b): DELAYED PRINT
Delayed PRINT
Remedial PRINT
GRADUATE
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FIGURE 4(c): PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 3.2 TO GRADUATION REMEDIAL
STAGE 3.2
Unsatisfactory
(in Supplementary BA or Supplementary
Posting Exam)
Remedial Stage 3.2
Barrier
Assessment (BA)
EXIT MBBS
Delayed PRINT
Programme
(if the student fails to
satisfy any theme during
REMEDIAL STAGE 3.2)
Refer to Figure
4(b)
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GUIDELINES FOR Medicine,

UMMP GUIDELINES FOR EXAMINATION .................................................................................... 1

1. The examinations for the degrees of MBBS shall be as follows:

PART I ASSESSMENTS IN THE UMMP

STAGE 1 PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREES OF MBBS

1. The Stage 1 Professional Examination shall consist of formative and summative

Assessment Type Assessment Format Results

1. The Stage 2 Professional Examination shall consist of formative and summative

Assessment Type Assessment Format Results

Key Feature Assessment Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Note: RSA=Required Summative Assessment, BA=Barrier Assessment

1. Stage 3.1 Professional Examination consists of formative and summative assessments

Themes Assessment Format Results

1. Stage 3.2 Professional Examination consists of formative and summative assessments

Assessment Type Assessment Format Results

5. The PRINT assessment shall be based on all themes as follows:

Marks Grade Grade Point Meaning

2. The passing grade for all assessments is a Grade C.

PART III PROGRESSION OF STAGES

No student shall be deemed to have passed the Professional Examinations at each

PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 1 TO STAGE 2 (FIGURE 1)

2. Students who have obtained a result of Unsatisfactory in 1 or 2 themes and/or

3. Students who have obtained a result of Unsatisfactory in 3 or 4 themes and/or

4. Students who repeat Stage 1 and

5. Students are only allowed to repeat either Stage 1 OR Stage 2

PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 2 TO STAGE 3.1 (FIGURE 2)

2. Students who have obtained a result of Unsatisfactory in 1 or 2 themes and/or

3. Students who have obtained a result of Unsatisfactory in 3 or 4 themes and/or

5. Students are only allowed to repeat either Stage 1 OR Stage 2

PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 3.1 TO STAGE 3.2 (FIGURE 3)

Requirements to Pass a Posting

1. Students are deemed to have satisfactorily completed a posting if they have

Requirement to Progress to Stage 3.2

PROGRESSION FROM STAGE 3.2 TO GRADUATION (FIGURE 4)

Requirements to Pass a Posting

1. Students are deemed to have satisfactorily completed a posting if they have

Requirements to Progress to Barrier Assessment

Progression from BA to PRINT

Requirement to Pass PRINT and Graduate

PART IV - BARRING FROM PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION

1. A student shall not be permitted to sit for an assessment in a Professional

PART V ABSENCE FROM ASSESSMENT

PART VI - SPECIAL EXAMINATION

1. Except in a case of special examinations for the purpose of replacing grade I as

PART VII - OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO EXAMINATIONS

a. Examination invigilators shall be appointed for every examination and are

2. General instructions for examinations

a. Subject to the provisions of the University of Malaya (First Degree Studies)

3. Illness During Assessment

4. End of Stage Final Examination Results

a. For the purpose of these Regulations, results of all University examinations

5. Secrecy in the management of examinations

Appeal Against Assessment Results

Appeal to Continue With Programme of Study

Appeal to Extend Duration of Study

Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory

Progress to Stage 2 EXIT MBBS Programme

Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory

Progress to Stage 3.1 EXIT MBBS Programme

Stage 3.1 (6 postings)

Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory

Supplementary Posting Exam