Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS) is a private university college located in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS) was founded in line with the Malaysian government's aspiration to further improve the healthcare of Malaysians through state-of-the-art educational technology and training in medical sciences. CUCMS was established officially on 23rd October 2005 under the Private Higher Education Act 1966. Its core mission is to serve the people of the nation through national distinction in health sciences education, research, public service and clinical care. The establishment of CUCMS was also to close the gap between a ready-supply of qualified high achieving students against limited placements available in higher learning institutions for medical and pharmacy students. As reported in the News Straits Times, 22 February 2005, Malaysia was in need of an additional of 3,300 doctors, 700 specialists, 600 pharmacists, 500 dentists and 130,000 nurses.