Master of Science (Clinical Anatomy) in Mixed Mode is a postgraduate program that combines coursework and research to provide students with a deep understanding of human anatomy in a clinical context. This program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced studies in anatomy with a focus on its clinical applications, particularly in healthcare fields like surgery, physiotherapy, radiology, and medical education.

The main objective is to produce master of science graduates in human anatomy that are knowledgeable, highly skilled, professional, ethical and able to contribute to national development. The programme consists of four semesters. The first two semesters consist of basic training in the form of lectures, presentations, practicals, online learning, assignments and student-directed learning. Candidates would be exposed to clinical anatomy content in these sessions. Research work and dissertation writing are to be carried out during the last two semesters. The course covers various anatomy subjects as mentioned in the course curriculum.

Course Curriculum

Semester I

• Gross & Clinical Anatomy 1
• Histology and Basic Genetics
• Developmental Anatomy

Semester II

• Gross & Clinical Anatomy 2
• Neuroanatomy and Clinical
• Anatomy Education
• Biostatistics

Semester III and IV

• Research and Dissertation

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Medical Sciences 
medic.usm.my 

Applicants should possess the following:

To join the Master of Science (Clinical Anatomy) programme, the candidate must have one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Dentistry or Bachelor of Veterinary Science from a local university or from a university approved by the University Senate; or
• A Bachelor's Degree containing human anatomy subjects such as Health Sciences, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical or its equivalent from local universities or from universities approved by the University Senate provided the following additional requirements are fulfilled:
  a) Obtained CGPA (out of 4.00) of more than 3.00 or CGPA of 2.75 to 3.00 with at least 3 years’ experience in relevant fields
  b) At least grade B in human anatomy subjects

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption CAN BE CONSIDERED to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• Full-time: Min 24 months / Max 36 months

• October

** Fees are subject to change

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

** Fees are subject to change