The School of Medical Sciences which was established in 1979 began to offer the Medical Degree Course in June 1981. This course was run in Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus. The campus is located on a 72.84 hectares area in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. It is equipped with the most advanced study, research and medical facilities in the region. This is in accordance with the wish of its establishment, which is to produce doctors and medical professionals that would meet the needs of the country, in addition to improving medical services.
School of Medical Sciences has three main functions, namely: ‐
(a) Teaching
(b) Patient care services
(c) Research