Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) is one of the specialist programs offered at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM. General surgery specialists are very much needed in government hospitals, IPTA as well as the private sector in line with the efforts of the Ministry of Health Malaysia to address the problem of the lack of specialists in the field of surgical subspecialties to the community. Therefore, the faculty held this program aimed at producing more general surgeons to meet the high demand of the public and private sector for professional human resources with expertise in the field of surgical subspecialties. In addition, the number of instructors for this program will increase and will meet the needs of national experts from time to time. This program also aims to increase the number of general surgery specialists currently who are able to conduct relevant research related to health problems related to the field offered.

This program aims to produce competent surgeons, comply with the principles of medical ethics, able to manage and complete general surgery cases in addition to conducting research and development in the field of general surgery.


CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

The Master of Surgery (General Surgery) program is a full-time training program, "in-service clinical training" (clinical training in service) for four (4) years. The organizational structure of this program aims to produce candidates who are not only competent in performing the tasks of a general surgeon but are able to follow subspecialty training according to their interests.

Phase I: Year 1
Trainees will undergo a 48-week general surgery clinical placement in year 1. During this period trainees must acquire adequate knowledge in basic medical science as a basis for clinical surgery and principles of surgical practice. Trainees need to apply this knowledge in the daily management of general surgery patients. Clinical rotations include General Surgery, Intensive Care and Emergency care.

Phase II: Year 2 & 3
Trainees will broaden their perspective in surgical practice where trainees will be exposed to several surgical subspecialties i.e Pediatric Surgery/ Urology/ Neurosurgery/ Plastic Surgery/ Cardiothoracic

Year 3

• Trainees will broaden their perspectives in surgical practice where trainees will be exposed to several surgical subspecialties such as Upper Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary/
• Colorectal/Vascular/Breast and Endocrine.

Phase III: Year 4

• Trainees will continue general surgery training and function as 'Senior Registrars'. Trainees will manage general surgery cases individually under the supervision of supervisors.
• Throughout the program, trainees are expected to undertake coursework in addition to their clinical commitments. Coursework includes clinical case writing, journal reviews, participation in workshops, conducting research and producing a research dissertation. They are expected to maintain a logbook documenting all cases throughout the program and procedures carried out.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

General Conditions

• According to university and graduate study center admission requirements.
• Succeeded in the Admission Assessment for the Master of Surgery Program conducted by the Malaysian Joint Committee on Surgery.

Malaysian Candidates

1. Malaysian citizens
2. Have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) qualification or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Senate.
3. Fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
4. Serve for at least four (4) years after passing a basic medical degree.
5. Have clinical experience of not less than one (1) year after obtaining full registration.
6. Be 40 years old and below (only for international candidates) and submit relevant documents for university verification and review.
7. Meet the entry requirements set by the University and the Ministry of Health Malaysia (for officers currently serving with the Ministry of Health).

International Candidates

Currently, the program is not open to international candidates

• Have a Medical Degree and Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent from a university that can be registered under the Medical Practitioners Act 1971 (Act No. 50) Malaysia. Have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) qualification or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Senate.
• Have clinical experience of not less than three years after registration of clinical experience; preferably in a surgical or related field certified by the relevant authority. Serve for at least four (4) years after passing a basic medical degree.
• Applicants are required to undergo a six-month probationary period in surgery postings at the Surgery unit, UPM before being accepted into this program. Meet the admission requirements set by the University and the Ministry of Health Malaysia (for officers currently serving with the Ministry of Health).
• Applicants must pass English according to the requirements of the UPM School of Graduate Studies.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Dr. Nur Suriyana Abd Ghani
No. Tel: 03 - 9769 2667
Email: nursuriyana@upm.edu.my
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/

The Masters of Pathology programme is a 4-year postgraduate programme with the primary objective of producing a competent service hospital pathologist. This programme is implemented in 2 phases : Phase I and Phase II, conducted as open system. Phase I runs for one (1) year which covers 4 major disciplines of pathology : Anatomic Pathology, Haematology, Medical Microbiology and Chemical Pathology. Candidates will undergo teaching and learning in all the modules, ten weeks for each module, at the Department of Pathology, FMHS, UPM. At the end of Phase I, candidates will sit for the Professional Exam I in General Pathology. The candidates must obtained a pass in all the papers before they can proceed to Phase II of the programme.

Phase II of the programme is of three (3) years duration in one of the disciplines of pathology chosen by the candidate. Candidates are posted at the accredited and gazzeted clinical diagnostic laboratory, Ministry of Health hospitals. Candidates are also expected to undertake a research project and submit a research project report. At the end of Phase II, candidates must sit and pass Professional Exam II in order to be awarded the Master of Pathology.


CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Open to local candidates only.
   
2. The candidate must holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS atay MBBCh) or equivalent qualification recognized by the Senate.
   
3. Candidates are fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
   
4. Candidates with work experience of at least 2 years as a medical officer and required to complete a rotation basis by the Ministry of Health.
   
5. Meet the admission requirements set by the university and Ministry of Health Malaysia.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maizaton Atmadini Abdullah
No. Tel: 03 - 9769 2391
Emel: maizaton@upm.edu.my
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/

The Masters of Family Medicine was started in 2011 after receiving an accreditation by The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH). This programme is an on-job postgraduate training programme for a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 7 years. It aims at producing a competent family medicine specialist.

The Masters of Family Medicine programme aims:

1. to produce a Family Medicine Specialist that has the ability to manage patients competently in primary health care.
   to produce a Family Medicine Specialist that has the ability to conduct research and implement evidence-based medicine in primary health care.
2. to produce a Family Medicine Specialist that has the ability to portray good leadership and communication skills in primary care practice management.
3. to produce a Family Medicine Specialist that is insightful with resources and pro-active to the needs of primary health care.

This programme is implemented in 3 phases: phase I (year 1) and phase II (year 2 & 3) and phase III (year 4). It is currently conducted as an open system.

Phase I runs for one (1) year which covers 3 major postings: Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Paediatric. Candidates will undergo training at the accredited Ministry of Health hospitals. At the end of phase I, candidates will sit for the part I Professional exam. The candidates will need to obtain a pass in the theory paper before being allowed to sit for the clinical part. The candidates must obtain a pass in all the papers before they can proceed to Phase II of the programme.

Phase II of the programme is of two (2) years duration. During the second year, they need to undergo 11 compulsory minor clinical postings, 1 elective posting and 1 research methodology course. Candidates will be posted to accredited Ministry of Health hospitals during this time. During the third year, candidates will undergo clinical training in Government Health Clinics, KKM and Family Medicine Clinic Hospital Sultan ABdul Aziz Shah (HSAAS) UPM on rotation basis. At the end of phase II, candidates must obtain a pass in the part II professional examination before being allowed to progress to year 4.

Candidates in year 4 will continue the family medicine training at the Government Health Clinics. Candidates are required to submit and pass a thesis dissertation, a family case report and satisfactory clinical and academic supervisor report prior to the professional examination part III at the end of phase III. They are required to pass the Professional exam III in order to be awarded the Masters of Family Medicine.


CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must meet the following conditions:

Malaysian Candidates

1. The candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) or equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate.
2. Candidates are fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and have a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
3. Candidates have served for at least 3 years as a Medical Officer after completing housemanship training as required by the Ministry of Health.
4. Candidates must PASS the entrance exam organized by the Malaysian Examinations Council (Medical Specialist Pre-entrance Examination (MedEx))
5. Candidates from abroad are required to submit relevant documents for verification and review by the university and fulfill the university entrance requirement.

International Candidates

1. Obtains a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent from a University that is registered under the Medical Practitioners Act 1971 (Act No.50) Malaysia;
2. Qualified and able to obtain a Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) from the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
3. Has a Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) either from the Medical Council of the candidate's previous service and/or hospital and/or university hospital;
4. Has clinical experience of not less than three (3) years after practitioner registration; preferably in the field of Family Medicine/Primary Care or related as certified by the relevant authority;
5. Has medical indemnity fees (Family Medicine/Primary Care); and
6. Pass English according to the conditions set by the University

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maliza Mawardi
No. Tel: 03 - 9769 2538
Emel: maliza_mawardi@upm.edu.my
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/

Master of Medicine (Paediatrics) is a professional course offered by Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. It is a four-year programme in which at the end of it, the candidates will acquire the core and essential knowledge of general paediatrics as well as various subspecialities in paediatrics. The knowledge includes basic fundamental theories, the essential clinical skills and sound clinical management concepts including human management aspect.

This programme is expected to produce paediatricians to address the shortage of paediatricians in both the government and private sectors. The programme will also lead to the training of future lecturers and educators for the undergraduate medical degree programmes in Malaysia. Moreover, the candidates for the programme will be exposed to research methodologies and is expected to embark on future researches to enhance the quality of care in paediatric services in the country.

The programme will also produce paediatricians who would go on to subspeciality fields such as cardiology, neurology, oncology and others to further improve the standard of child care.


CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Year 1

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Candidates must meet the following conditions:

1. Malaysian citizen.
2. Has MBBS, MBChB, MD or its equivalent from a recognized university.
3. Fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
4. Has the clinical experience for at least 1 year after full registration.
5. Meet the admission requirements set by the university and Ministry of Health Malaysia (applicable for MOH's officer).

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Dr. Johan Aref Jamaluddin
No. Tel: 03 - 8947 2610
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/

Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) is a postgraduate academic degree offered by Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. This program aims to produce competitive medical practitioners who have high ethical values and critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in the area of mental health.

The minimum and maximum periods of candidature are 4 and 7 years, respectively, on a full-time basis.English is the medium of instruction, but Bahasa Melayu is sometimes employed (where relevant).


CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Phase I : Year 1
Theory: Basic Medical Sciences and Psychiatry.

Phase II : Year 2 & 3
Theory and Training: General Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, including Research Methodology.
Subspecialty Posting: Rehabilitation and Community Psychiatry, Forensic, Geriatric Psychiatry Child & Adolescent and Drug Addiction.
Posting: Internal Medicine / Neurology.

Phase III : Year 4
Posting: Psychiatric Consultation (Liaison) and provide a report of a dissertation that began from Year 2 and work as a Psychiatrist trainee (Consultant Psychiatrist in Training) in addition to studying the field of administrative psychiatry. 


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must meet the following conditions:

1. Malaysian citizen.
2. Has MBBS, MBChB, MD or its equivalent from a recognized university.
3. Fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
4. Has the clinical experience for at least 1 year after full registration.
5. Has been confirmed from the current organization.
6. Has served in the government of the country not less than 3 years.
7. Age not exceeding 40 years.
8. Never fails the course, withdraw or refuse the offer of Master of Medicine.
9. Has Annual Performance Evaluation Report for the last 3 years in a row is not less than 85%.
10. Free from disciplinary action record.
11. Meet the admission requirements set by the university and Ministry of Health Malaysia.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Dr. Rahima Dahlan
No. Tel: 03 - 9769 2541
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/

The world today is facing with challenging health threats consisting of a variety of emerging and remerging diseases. Public health medicine is a discipline of preventing disease and promoting health through the organised efforts and informed choices of society, organisations, public and private, communities and individuals.

This programme prepares students to handle these challenges through multidisciplinary methods that fuse the latest public health knowledge, rational thinking and decision making, professionalism, ethic and collaboration. The Master of Public Health offered by Universiti Putra Malaysia will definitely assist students in their attempt to improve the health of the population. The programme covers all major disciplines in public health medicine such as epidemiology, medical statistic, health services management, health promotion, family health, environmental medicine and occupational medicine.

This programme seeks to produce medical and health professionals who have strong foundation in the broad field of public health medicine, as well as adequate training and preparation to take up speciality and/or sub speciality discipline of their own choice.


CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

First Semester:

• Coursework and assessment of courses in Public Health Medicine.
• Practical Training of Public Health

TRAINING METHOD

Teaching methods:

• Lecture/Classes
• Student-centered-learning
• Hands-on training at the government clinics, hospitals and health institutions
• Visitation
• Case and case report
• Seminar
• Research and dissertation writing
• Learning Opportunity

TOTAL CREDITS

In 12 months, students are required to meet the needs of 45 credits.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Applicant should possess a Medical Degree (MD) or Medical Bachelor and Bachelor of Surgeri (MBBS or MBBCh) or other equivalent medical degree from UPM or other local or international universities approved by the Senate, and
2. Applicant must be registered with the Malaysian Medical Council and has a valid Annual Practising Certificate.

      OR

International applicants are required to submit relevant equivalent documents for approval by the Senate

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

A Malaysian candidate must have obtained at least a credit in English at SPM level or have passed English courses conducted at the Diploma or Bachelor's level.


ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For direct admission, all international candidates from countries where English is not a medium of instruction must have obtained one of the following:

1. 550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version)
2. Band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training)
   
3. 70-80 for TOEFL Internet-based Test (Academic Version)
4. 213 for TOEFL Computer-based Test (Academic Version)

The validity period for requirement should not be more than 5 years. TOEFL ITP is not an acceptable alternative. Note: An exemption from the English Language proficiency requirment may be given to the following :

1. An applicant who has obtained a degree from any public university in Malaysia shall not be subjected to the English Languange proficiency requirement.
2. An applicant who has undergone secondary school and Bachelor degree education in the English language shall be exempted form the requirement. Application for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents that have been certified by the relevant certificate-issuing bodies.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Dr. Zawiah Mansor
No. Tel: 03 - 9769 2424
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/

Doctor of Public Health Program is a full-time program for 3 years or 6 semesters. Each semester runs for 6 months or 24 weeks. The maximum period to graduation is 6 years or 12 semesters.

This program prepares public health professionals as a human resource with expertise in the field of public health. The program also provides an opportunity for public health professionals get special training to enhance their careers and meet the high demand for public and private sector for public health human resource professionals who have the expertise in the field of public health.

As a result, graduates of Doctor of Public Health is able to apply knowledge of public health, research and information technology to solve the problem of public health at the local, national and international levels.


CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

First Year consists of two semesters, namely the First Semester and Second Semester. Each semester is 26 weeks.
First Semester, students must enroll in courses:

• Four compulsory courses
• Two elective courses Public Health Expertise
• Doctor of Public Health Research SPH6922
• This course is conducted in two phases: the first phase is for 16 weeks, and the second phase is for 10 weeks

Second semester, students must enroll in courses:

• A compulsory course, SPH6903 Dissertation Seminar for Doctor of Public Health, and
• The five elective courses from the list of Public Health Specialist Elective courses offered by the department according to the chosen field by the students, and
• Doctor of Public Health Research SPH6922
• Students will sit for the Comprehensive Examination for the Doctor of Public Health. The implementation of Comprehensive Examination will be coordinated at faculty level or togerther with the Joint Committee on Public Health Malaysia (Malaysia Public Health Conjoint Board).
  

Second Year consists of two semesters, namely, Third and Fourth Semester Semester. Each semester is 26 weeks.
Third Semester, students need to enroll in courses:

• Public Health Doctoral Research SPH6922

Fourth Semester, students need to enroll in courses:

• Public Health Residency SPH6911
• SPH6922 Doctor of Public Health Research
• Development Seminar SPH6904

Third Year consists of two semesters, namely, Fifth Semester and Sixth Semester. Each semester is 26 weeks.
Fifth semester, students must enroll in courses:

• Public Health Residency SPH6911
• SPH6922 Doctor of Public Health Research

Sixth semester, students must enroll in courses:

• Public Health Doctoral Dissertation SPH6922, and
• Final Seminar SPH6905, and
• SPH6906 Scientific Writing For Publication
• In the sixth semester, students will also submit a dissertation for examination held at the end of the sixth semester.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students must have appropriate qualifications from a university recognized by UPM, as follows:

1. Have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS or MBBCh) or other equivalent degree from an overseas university or recognized by the Senate, and
2. Have a Master's Degree in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent with a CGPA of not less than 3.2
   

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahmat Dapari
No. Tel: 03 - 9769 2417
Email: drrahmat@upm.edu.my
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/

Master of Medicine (Radiology) is one of many offered by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Experts in the field of radiology is indispensable in hospitals, institutions of higher learning and private sector. This program is offered in UPM with aims to produce more radiologist to meet the needs of country that is still too low.

The increasing demand for radiology specialists is expected to increase significantly because of the increasing use of sophisticated technology. Clearer and accurate diagnostic imaging can provide a newer information for the diagnosis of the patients. This makes the role of radiology more relevant. The increased use of interventional techniques in diagnosis and treatment of patients is a need to have more radiologists.

In addition, the need in the career advancement of the medical officer in Malaysia will only be available with the existence of more specific training opportunities in areas of expertise. The increased numbers of radiologist and academics in the field of Radiology wil facilitate in meeting the needs of the country.


STRUKTUR KURIKULUM

Phase I : Year 1

• Learn the basic theory of medical science of radiology and radiological physics
• Undergo practical training in various modalities in radiology

Phase II : Year 2 & 3

• Study the intermediate and advanced radiological physics theory
• Learning the theory of clinical radiology by organ system
• Continuing practical tasks as clinical radiology apprentice
• Studying the research methodology, good practical biostatics methods and medical ethics
• Conducting a research project

Phase III: Year 4

• Served as a radiologist in training
• Prepare and present the report of dissertation initiated in Year 2
• Learn the management and the relevant legislation and quality assurance programs in radiolog

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students must have appropriate qualifications from a university recognized by UPM:

1. Have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS or MBBCh) or other equivalent diploma medical doctor from the University Putra Malaysia or any local or foreign university recognized by the Senate.
2. Working experience of at least three years after obtaining a medical degree and have completed basic rotations as required by the Ministry of Health.
3. Students must be registered with the Malaysian Medical Council and have a valid Annual Practicing Certificate.
4. Students must be aged of not more than 40 years.
5. Students from abroad are required to meet the conditions as follows:
   - Fluent in English and have a minimum score of 550 for TOEFL or 6.5 in IELTS.
   - To submit relevant documents (Doctoral Degree Certificate, Certificate of Full Practice and in the state of origin,
      the support of  Supervisors, the sponsor) for verification and revision of the university and the Ministry of Health
      for Annual Practicing Certificate meantime.
6. Fulfill all other requirements set by the university and MOH Malaysia (for MOH's officer only)

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Dr. Anas Tharek
No. Tel: 03 - 9769 2512
Emel: anastharek@upm.edu.my
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/

Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine) is a specialist program at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM. Internal Medicine specialists are needed in the hospitals, universities and private sectors, in line with the Ministry of Health effort to address the problem of shortage of physicians ratio of internal to the community. The faculty provides this program with the aim to produce more internal medicine specialists to meet the high demand for the public and private sector with professionals human resources who have expertise in the field of Internal Medicine. Moreover, the number of academics for the program will be improved and will meet the needs of the physicians in the country from time to time. The program also aims to increase the number of Internal Medicine specialists who are able to conduct relevant researches related to health problems in this area.


STRUKTUR KURIKULUM

Phase I: Year 1

• Phase I is conducted for 50 weeks. This phase covers the General Internal Medicine, which includes basic and general medical sciences relevant to internal medicine; and clinical supervision in the field of internal medicine under the appointed specialists.

Phase II: Year 2 & 3

• Phase II is conducted for 100 weeks in which candidates must complete training in Medical Specialty I and II. Candidates are compulsory to complete all the attachments within the 100 weeks.
• The course content includes:
     - Medical Specialty I: candidates are required to undergo seven (7) major postings of Cardiology,
       Respiratory, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology and Hematology,
       which run for 12 weeks for each attachment.
     - Medical Specialty II: candidates must undergo four (4) minor postings of Rheumatology, Oncology,
       Dermatology and Infectious Diseases.
• In Year 2, the candidates are required to plan and produce a research proposal in addition to conducting the project. Candidates are also required to send a research proposal no later than 18 months after joining this program.

Phase III: Year 4

• In Year 4 of study, the candidates will be trained to work as a specialist of Internal Medicine. Phase III runs for 50 weeks. This phase includes the General Internal Medicine II and expertise attachements in the field of the sub-specialty of the proposed research projects selected by the candidate in Year 2.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Has Doctor of Medicine (MD) qualification or equivalent qualification recognized by the Senate.
2. Full registration with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
3. Has served for at least four (4) years after passing the basic medical degree.
4. Aged 40 years and below (only for international candidates) and can provide related documents for verification and review of the university.
5. Fulfill the entry requirements set by the University and MOH Malaysia (for MOH's officer only)

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Dr. Ummi Nadira Daut
No. Tel: 03 - 9769 2568
Email: umminadira@upm.edu.my
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/

Master of Medicine (Anesthesiology) offers a Master of Medicine (Anesthesiology). The program includes 4-year academic session which allows graduates gain knowledge and skills in the field of anesthesiology and sufficient knowledge in subkepakarannya. The program aims to produce competent expert anesthesiology, critical thinking and be able to continue medical education for self-learning. In addition, this program will produce anesthesiology expert who exhibit leadership skills and power in leading the resuscitation team and serves as an expert in providing services anesthesiology and intensive care. Anesthesiology graduates have social accountability and act as consultants to enhance the level of expertise, practices and standards of anesthesiology.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Phase I: Year 1

• Phase I for one (1) year. This phase includes Basic Physiology, Pharmacology and Anesthesiology I.

Phase II: Year 2 & 3

• Phase II is for one and a half (1 ½) years. Phase II consists of Basic Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Special, Intensive Care and Research Project

Phase III: Mid-Year 3 & Year 4

• Phase III is for one and a half (1 ½) years. Phase III includes Special Surgery, General Medicine, Anesthesiology and Advanced Senior Apprenticeship.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Admission to this program are as follows:

1. Candidates must have Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent qualification recognized by the Senate.
2. Candidates must be fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
3. The candidate must have experience in clinical anesthesia of not less than one (1) year after full registration with the Malaysian Medical Council.
4. Fulfill the University and Ministry of Health Malaysia requirement (applicable to MOH's officer only)

PENYELARAS PROGRAM

Dr. Noor Airini Ibrahim
No. Tel: 03 - 9769 2482
Emel: airini@upm.edu.my
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/

The program of Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) is offered to produce more experts in the field of Orthopaedics to meet the high demand for public and private sectors of professionals’ human resources with the expertise in the field of Orthopaedics thereby reducing the ratio of orthopaedic specialists to the population.

The program can also increase the number of academics for the doctoral program in the field of orthopaedic medicine in the public or private institutions. The program also provides career advancement opportunities to the surgical medical officers in Malaysia with the existence of more specific training opportunities.

The program aims to increase the number of orthopaedic specialists who are able to conduct relevant research-related health problems in the field of Orthopaedics in Malaysia.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Phase I: Year 1

• Phase I is for one (1) year. This phase includes Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Orthopedic.

Phase II: Year 2

• Phase II is for one (1) year. This phase consists of General Orthopedics, Trauma, Elective Surgery and Research Project.

Phase III: Year 3 & 4

• Phase III is for two (2) years. This phase includes the Advanced Orthopedics and Research Projects.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry requirements for this program are as follows:

1. Candidates must have Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
2. Candidates also must be fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
   Candidates must have clinical experience of not less than two (2) years after the full registration with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) in which two years must be in the field of surgery that has at least six months of experience in the field of orthopedic surgery
3. In addition to the above requirements, candidates from abroad are also require
      - Aged under 35 years
      - Fluent in English and have a minimum score of 600 for TOEFL and 6.5 for IELTS
      - To submit relevant documents for verification and review university
4. Fulfill the university and Ministry of Health Malaysia requirement (applicable for MOH's officer only)

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Dr. Azammuddin bin Alias
Emel: azammuddin.alias@upm.edu.my
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/

The Master in Nutritional Sciences offers a comprehensive set of advanced topics including Nutrition, lifestyles and non-communicable diseases, Global nutrition, advocacy and policy, Food legislation and regulation, Research method and biostatistics in nutrition. This programme is designed to provide continuing education training, which in turn better prepare the workforce amid the rapidly changing landscape in our understanding of the relationship between nutrition and health. Besides, this programme help develop skills to translate evidence-based knowledge into advice, policy and research that improves the health and wellbeing of whole populations.


OBJECTIVE

1. To produce nutrition professionals who have advanced knowledge in implementing and solving problems in the field of nutrition.
   
2. To produce nutrition professionals who are professional, ethical and socially responsible in performing their duties in the field of nutrition.
   
3. Produce nutrition professionals who are capable of analyzing and making decisions related to nutrition issues

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

• Structured in three semesters (1 year) and is taught in English
• Student must complete at least 40 credits to graduate which covers: 34 credit hours of compulsory courses and Dissertation and 6 credit hours of elective courses
• All classes are conducted after office hours weekdays or weekends.
  
  

  - Compulsory Courses	=  28 credits
  - Elective Courses	=  6 credits
  - Dissertation	=  6 credits
  - Total	=  40 credits

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. The applicant should possess:
   - a Bachelor's degree in relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.750; or
   - a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with range CGPA of 2.500 to CGPA 2.749 must have a minimum of three (3) years
     of working experience in a relevant field or subject to a rigorous internal assessment by the Faculty/Institute; or
   - Bachelor's degree or equivalent with below CGPA of 2.500 must have a minimum of five (5) years of working experience
     in the relevant field.
2. An applicant who is in the final semester of his Bachelor study programme may be considered for a provisional admission provided that his latest CGPA or its equivalent to academic result satisfies the postgraduate programme admission requirements.
3. International applicants must have obtained a minimum score of 550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version) or Band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training), or 79-80 for TOEFL Internet-based Test or 213 for TOEFL Computer-based Test or its equivalent. The validity period should not be more than five years.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Prof. Dr. Norhaizan Mohd Esa
No. Tel: 03-9769 2427
Email: nhaizan@upm.edu.my
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/


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Master of Clinical Psychology is a programme that seeks to train those interested in clinical and practical skills that prepares them to be a competent clinical psychologist. A clinical psychologist is involved in assessing, diagnosing, and planning preventive and interventive interventions for a variety of psychological disorders that disrupts the population's daily and social functioning.

This full-time coursework-based program covers basic and advanced theories of clinical psychology, clinical intervention skills, psychotherapy skills, assessment and diagnostic tests, adult and child psychopathology, neuropsychology, research methodology and statistics. In addition, student will be required to carry out research projects in the field of clinical psychology and undergo clinical placements at the Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah and other clinics or centres that provide mental health services.


OBJECTIVE

1. To produce clinical psychologists who have integrity to serve the community.
   
2. To produce clinical psychologists who are highly skilled in mental health consultation from various disciplines.
   
3. To produce clinical psychologists who can assess psychological theory and knowledge at an advanced level in the planning of an optimal treatment plan.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

• Master of Clinical Psychology is a programme structured in four semesters over two years and is taught in English. The curriculum includes course work, practicum/internship, and research project. Students must complete a minimum of 48 credits for graduation.
  
  

  - Coursework	=  24 credit
  - Practicum/Internship	=  14 credit
  - Research Project	=  10 credit
  - Total	=  48 credit

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Admission requirements are as determined by the School of Graduate Studies, UPM. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75*; OR Note: A bachelor’s degree in psychology that is recognized but does not achieve a GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 (but not less than 2.50) may be accepted subject to a detailed internal assessment by an independent assessment panel.
2. Other bachelor’s degrees with a minimum GPA of 2.75*, AND a minimum prerequisite of 45 credits of a Psychology module or its equivalent** with a minimum GPA of 2.75* in the prerequisite module; OR
   Other bachelor’s degrees with a minimum CGPA of 2.75*, AND a prerequisite of a minimum of 30 credits of a Psychology module or its equivalent**, with a minimum of CGPA of 2.75 in the prerequisite module, AND a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test (Psychology) with minimum score of 550; OR
3. Pass the interview conducted by the faculty; AND
4. Overseas applicants need to achieve a TOEFL score of 550 or Band 6.0 for IELTS. Note: *CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00, **Covering all eight areas of knowledge (scientific inquiry, biological basis in behaviour, human development, cognitive-affective basis in behaviour, individual differences, socio-cultural context in behaviour, values in psychology and the application of psychological science) stated in pages 14 – 15 of the Psychology Program Standard.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Coordinator
Master of Clinical Psychology
Department of Psychiatry
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Tel : 03-9769 2541
Email: mcp.medic@upm.edu.my
http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/


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