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

The course aims to produce competent medical officer in the three specialized field of Family Health, Environmental & Occupational Health and Epidemiology. Graduated candidates in this programme will provide professional healthcare service to community and conduct research in public healthcare in the related fields mentioned.

Major: Family Health

Semester I (13 units)

• Public Health Epidemiology
• Multivariable Analysis
• Health Policy and Ethics
• Maternal and Perinatal Health
• Women’s Health

Semester II (12 units)

• Adolescent Health
• Men’s Health
• Geriatric Health
• Child Health
• Community Nutrition

Semester III to IV (Year 2 and Year 3) (65 units)

• Professional Posting
• Research Project and Dissertation

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

Applicants should possess the following:

• Master of Public Health with CGPA 3.20/4.00 and above; or
• Master of Community Medicine

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given 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 6 semesters / Max 10 semesters

• October

** Fees are subject to change

The course aims to produce competent medical officer in the three specialized field of Family Health, Environmental & Occupational Health and Epidemiology. Graduated candidates in this programme will provide professional healthcare service to community and conduct research in public healthcare in the related fields mentioned.

Major: Environmental & Occupational Health

Semester I (12 units)

• Public Health Epidemiology
• Multivariable Analysis
• Health Policy and Ethics
• Environmental Epidemiology and Sustainability
• Occupational Safety & Health Laws, Agencies and Management

Semester II (13 units)

• Principles of Environmental Health Sanitation, Engineering and Management
• Occupation Epidemiology, Statistics and Information Technology
• Food Safety and Air Quality
• Occupational Safety, Hygiene and Workplace Environmental Issues
• Environment Health Assessment, Related Legislations and Health Issues
• Occupational Safety & Health Service Implementation
• Preventive and Curative

Semester III to IV (Year 2 and Year 3) (65 units)

• Professional Posting
• Research Project and Dissertation

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

Applicants should possess the following:

• Master of Public Health with CGPA 3.20/4.00 and above; or
• Master of Community Medicine

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given 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 6 semesters / Max 10 semesters

• October

** Fees are subject to change

The course aims to produce competent medical officer in the three specialized field of Family Health, Environmental & Occupational Health and Epidemiology. Graduated candidates in this programme will provide professional healthcare service to community and conduct research in public healthcare in the related fields mentioned.

Major: Epidemiology

Semester I (14 units)
Public Health Epidemiology

• Multivariable Analysis
• Health Policy and Ethics
• Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases
• Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases

Semester II (11 units)

• Advanced Numerical Data Analysis
• Advanced Categorical Data Analysis
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Critical Appraisal
• Special Issues in Epidemiology

Semester III to IV (Year 2 and Year 3) (65 units)

• Professional Posting
• Research Project and Dissertation

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

Applicants should possess the following:

• Master of Public Health with CGPA 3.20/4.00 and above; or
• Master of Community Medicine

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given 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 6 semesters / Max 10 semesters

• October

** Fees are subject to change