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Master of Medicine (Emergency Medicine) - School of Medical Sciences

Master of Medicine (Emergency Medicine) - School of Medical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    Curriculum Structure
     
    Phases Medical Based Programs Surgical Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2 & 3]
     
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Dissertation – partial fulfillment
    • Professional Exam II
    • Assessment to Phase III
    Phase III
    [Year 4]
     
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission
    • Phase III assessment [dissertation]
    • Professional Exam II
     
    Phases Lab Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2,3,4]
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission & assesment
     
    • Professional Exam II
     
    Contact Persons
    Professor Dr. Abdul Razak Sulaiman
    Dean
    E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
     
    Professor Dr. Irfan Mohamad
    Deputy Dean [Postgraduate Studies & Professional Training ]
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    Mrs Siti Zubaidah Abdullah
    Senior Assistant Registrar
    Postgraduate Office
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  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    1.    Candidate MUST possess Medical Degree, such as MBBS, MD, MBChB or equivalent qualification accepted by the University Senate and is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council [MMC]
    • Refer MMC’s portal for the list of recognized institutions : https://mmc.gov.my/medical-education-recognition/
    • Candidates holding degree from unrecognized institutions are required to sit and pass the Malaysian Medical Qualifying Examination [MQE] prior admission

    2.    Candidate MUST also possess at least 2 years experience after graduation, either in hospitals or other institutions certified and accepted by the University Senate

    3.    Local candidates are also required to attend a pre-test/interview before the final selection

    4.    Foreign candidates are required to go through a 3 to 6 months clinical attachment and assessment at the respective department prior admission

    5.    Candidate MUST also in good physical and mental condition

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (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)

  • DURATION

    Full time based only

    Minimum candidature is 4 years and maximum 7 years

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    June & December

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee : 6,800.00 X 8 Semester    = 54,400.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 5,625.00 X 8 Semester = 45,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    * Effective from Semester 2, Academic Session 2020/2021

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Surgery (Neurosurgery) - School of Medical Sciences

Master of Surgery (Neurosurgery) - School of Medical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    Curriculum Structure
     
    Phases Medical Based Programs Surgical Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2 & 3]
     
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Dissertation – partial fulfillment
    • Professional Exam II
    • Assessment to Phase III
    Phase III
    [Year 4]
     
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission
    • Phase III assessment [dissertation]
    • Professional Exam II
     
    Phases Lab Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2,3,4]
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission & assesment
    • Professional Exam II
     
    Contact Persons
    Professor Dr. Abdul Razak Sulaiman
    Dean
    E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
     
    Professor Dr. Irfan Mohamad
    Deputy Dean [Postgraduate Studies & Professional Training ]
    E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
     
    Mrs Siti Zubaidah Abdullah
    Senior Assistant Registrar
    Postgraduate Office
    E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    1.    Candidate MUST possess Medical Degree, such as MBBS, MD, MBChB or equivalent qualification accepted by the University Senate and is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council [MMC]
    • Refer MMC’s portal for the list of recognized institutions https://mmc.gov.my/medical-education-recognition/
    • Candidates holding degree from unrecognized institutions are required to sit and pass the Malaysian Medical Qualifying Examination [MQE] prior admission 
    2.    Candidate MUST also possess at least 2 years experience after graduation, either in hospitals or other institutions certified and accepted by the University Senate
    • Extra requirement for M.S [Neurosurgery]
    Candidates must also possess 12 months of experience working in varying surgical specialties of which General Surgery is compulsory for at least 6 months in duration and Neurosurgery compulsory for at least 12 months duration. These attachments must be done in a hospital or institution certified and accepted by the University Senate and/or the by the Ministry of Health Malaysia after completion of Housemanship
     
    3.    Local candidates are also required to attend a pre-test/interview before the final selection
     
    4.    Foreign candidates are required to go through a 3 to 6 months clinical attachment and assessment at the respective department prior admission
     
    5.    Candidate MUST also in good physical and mental condition

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (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)

  • DURATION

    Full time based only

    Minimum candidature is 4 years and maximum 7 years

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    June & Disember 

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee : 6,800.00 X 8 Semester     = 54,400.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 5,625.00 X 8 Semester  = 45,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    * Effective from Semester 2, Academic Session 2020/2021

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) - School of Medical Sciences

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) - School of Medical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    Curriculum Structure
     
    Phases Medical Based Programs Surgical Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2 & 3]
     
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Dissertation – partial fulfillment
    • Professional Exam II
    • Assessment to Phase III
    Phase III
    [Year 4]
     
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission
    • Phase III assessment [dissertation]
    • Professional Exam II
     
    Phases Lab Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2,3,4]
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission & assesment
     
    • Professional Exam II
     
    Contact Persons
    Professor Dr. Abdul Razak Sulaiman
    Dean
    E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
     
    Professor Dr. Irfan Mohamad
    Deputy Dean [Postgraduate Studies & Professional Training ]
    E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
     
    Mrs Siti Zubaidah Abdullah
    Senior Assistant Registrar
    Postgraduate Office
    E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    Minimum entry requirements
     
    1.    Candidate MUST possess Medical Degree, such as MBBS, MD, MBChB or equivalent qualification accepted by the University Senate and is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council [MMC]
    • Refer MMC’s portal for the list of recognized institutions https://mmc.gov.my/medical-education-recognition/
    • Candidates holding degree from unrecognized institutions are required to sit and pass the Malaysian Medical Qualifying Examination [MQE] prior admission  
    2.    Candidate MUST also possess at least 2 years experience after graduation, either in hospitals or other institutions certified and accepted by the University Senate
    •  Extra requirement for M.S [Plastic Surgery]
    Minimum eighteen (18) months experiences in General Surgery and six (6) months in other surgical base postings as a medical officer
     
    3.    Local candidates are also required to attend a pre-test/interview before the final selection
     
    4.    Foreign candidates are required to go through a 3 to 6 months clinical attachment and assessment at the respective department prior admission
     
    5.    Candidate MUST also in good physical and mental condition

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (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)

  • DURATION

    Full time based only

    Minimum candidature is 4 years and maximum 7 years

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    June & December

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee : 6,800.00 X 8 Semester   = 54,400.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 5,625.00 X 8 Semester = 45,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    * Effective from Semester 2, Academic Session 2020/2021

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Medicine in Transfusion Medicine - Advanced Medical & Dental Institute

Master of Medicine in Transfusion Medicine - Advanced Medical & Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    A 4-year postgraduate programme. Graduate in this programme will be conferred Master of Medicine (Transfusion Medicine). The main aim of offering this programme is to produce Transfusion Medicine Specialist. 

    Graduates of this programme will be able to function more effectively in the Transfusion Medicine Department. They will be able to perform tasks in the field of transfusion medicine, stem cell transplant, organ transplant and cord blood storage. Graduates would be capable of playing an active role in research and contribute further towards the Research and Development in Transfusion Medicine. The need for specialists in this field is vital for the National Health Service.

    Course Structure
    This course is divided into 3 phases :

    • Phase 1 : Year 1 Theory and laboratory – based practicals
    • Phase 2 : Year 2 & 3 Clinical Apprenticeship Research
    • Phase 3 : Year 4 Specialist-in-Training and Research

    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

    http://www.amdi.usm.my/ 

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    • MBBS/MD with at least 2 years working experience
    • Registered with Malaysian Medical Council

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (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)

  • DURATION

    Full-time : Min. 4 years / Max. 7 years

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    June & December

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee : 6,800.00 X 8  Semester = 54,400.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 5,625.00 X 8 Semester = 45,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • * Effective from Semester 2, Academic Session 2020/2021

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Medicine in Nuclear Medicine - Advanced Medical & Dental Institute

Master of Medicine in Nuclear Medicine - Advanced Medical & Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    A 4-year postgraduate programme. Graduate in this programme will be conferred Master of Medicine (Nuclear Medicine). The main aim of offering this programme is to produce Nuclear Medicine specialist. 

    Graduates of this programme will be able to serve more effectively in the Nuclear Medicine Department. Through this programme, graduates would also be capable of playing an active role in research and contribute further towards the Research and Development in Nuclear Medicine.

    Course Structure
    This course is divided into 3 phases :

    • Phase 1 : Year 1 Theory and laboratory
    • Phase 2 : Year 2 & 3 Training as specialist in nuclear medicine
    • Phase 3 : Year 4 Specialist-in-Training and Research

    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

    http://www.amdi.usm.my/ 

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    • MBBS/MD with at least 2 years working experience
    • Registered with Malaysian Medical Council

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (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)

  • DURATION

    Full-time : Min. 4 years / Max. 7 years

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    June & December

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)

    International (USD)
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee : 6,800.00 X 8 Semester = 54,400.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 5,625.00 X 8 Semester = 45,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    * Effective from Semester 2, Academic Session 2020/2021

    ** Fees are subject to change

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