University of Medicine 2, Yangon Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #11764 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #4861 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #40 of 65 | In Myanmar |
| #1 of 2 | In North Okkalapa |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- um2ygn.edu.mm
- Languages
- Burmese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 26%*
* The University of Medicine 2, Yangon is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or General Certificate of Education with Ordinary ('O') level. Direct entrance to second year for General Certificate of Education holders with Advanced ('A') level, or equivalent foreign qualification, and entrance examination (IMAT) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | November to July |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Medicine 2, Yangon gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (MMK) |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 5 years | 50,000,000 |
| BDS | 5 years | 50,000,000 |
| B.Sc. Nursing | 4 years | 30,000,000 |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 40,000,000 |
| B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology | 4 years | 25,000,000 |
| B.Sc. Physiotherapy | 4 years | 30,000,000 |
| B.Sc. Radiography | 4 years | 25,000,000 |
| B.Sc. Health Information Management | 4 years | 20,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Medical Microbiology | 2 years | 40,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry | 2 years | 40,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Medical Physiology | 2 years | 40,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Medical Pharmacology | 2 years | 40,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Medical Entomology | 2 years | 40,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Medical Parasitology | 2 years | 40,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Medical Virology | 2 years | 40,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Medical Physics | 2 years | 40,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Medical Statistics | 2 years | 30,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Health Promotion | 2 years | 30,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Health Economics | 2 years | 30,000,000 |
| M.Sc. Health Policy and Management | 2 years | 30,000,000 |
All tuition costs are in Myanmar Kyat (MMK).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Medicine 2, Yangon.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Medicine, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Medicine |
| Doctorate Degree | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Public Health |
Notable alumni
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Ni Ni Khin Zaw
- Occupations
- singerphysiciansongwriter
- Biography
-
Ni Ni Khin Zaw is a Burmese pop singer. She is the 2008 winner at The Best of Melody World, a televised singing competition. She performed in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Naypyidaw.
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Cynthia Maung
- Occupations
- human rights activistphysician
- Biography
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Cynthia Maung is a Karen medical doctor and founder of Mae Tao Clinic that has been providing free healthcare services for internally displaced persons (IDP) and migrant workers on the Thai-Burmese border for three decades.
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Chit Thu Wai
- Occupations
- actorsinger
- Biography
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Chit Thu Wai is a Burmese actress, singer and medical doctor. She has achieved fame and success as an actress and singer.
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Zaw Wai Soe
- Occupations
- physician
- Biography
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Zaw Wai Soe is a Burmese orthopaedics surgeon, physician, and professor who currently serves as the acting Union Minister for the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health and Sports since 2 March 2021, appointed by the CRPH. Previously he served as the Rector of the University of Medicine 1, Yangon since 20 May 2015, Rector of the University of Medicine 2, Yangon from 2014 to 2015, and led the task force for reforming sixteen medical related universities in Myanmar.
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Wai Phyo Aung
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Wai Phyo Aung is a Burmese politician and medical doctor served as a member of parliament in the House of Representatives for Thaketa Township constituency from 2016 until his removal from office in the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. He is a member of the National League for Democracy.
University of Medicine 2, Yangon faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Anatomy | Anatomy, Biological and Life Sciences, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Genetics, Histology |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Biochemistry | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Nutrition |
| Department/Division : Botany | Biological and Life Sciences, Botany, Genetics, Plant Pathology |
| Department/Division : Chemistry | Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Organic Chemistry |
| Department/Division : English | Arts and Humanities, English |
| Department/Division : Forensic Medicine | Ethics, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Pathology, Toxicology |
| Department/Division : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Urology |
| Department/Division : Microbiology | Biological and Life Sciences, Medical Parasitology, Microbiology, Virology |
| Department/Division : Myanmar Studies | Cultural Studies |
| Department/Division : Pathology | Immunology, Pathology |
| Department/Division : Pharmacology | Biological and Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Department/Division : Physics | Applied Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Department/Division : Physiology | Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Endocrinology, Nutrition, Physiology |
| Department/Division : Preventive and Social Medicine | Epidemiology, Public Administration, Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine |
| Department/Division : Surgery | Radiology, Surgery |
| Department/Division : Zoology | Biological and Life Sciences, Ecology, Entomology, Medical Parasitology, Physiology, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | UM2 ဆေးတက္ကသိုလ်(၂) ရန်ကုန် |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Motto | Service, Sympathy, Humanity |
Location and contacts
| Address | Khaemarthi Road North Okkalapa Yangon, 11031 Myanmar |
|---|---|
| City population | 243,000 |