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MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (Physiology) [MMedSc (Phy)] 

This programme, offered by the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, takes place over a period of two years, with the objectives of the course achieved by coursework and dissertation. The main aim of this programme is to produce physiologists of the highest calibre, who are knowledgeable, professional and ethical in outlook with the ability to develop life-long learning attitudes.

This programme is designed such that in the first year, students are able to gain further knowledge by attending lecture-based modules. At the end of the first year, students are encouraged to identify and discuss potential projects for the research component and to meet up with supervisors. Students would begin their laboratory-based work as soon as possible at the beginning of the second year.

Students with a science, biomedical science, veterinary or medical background are encouraged to apply. Students who have subsequently developed an eagerness and aptitude for research are encouraged to further their studies such pursuing a Ph.D. degree at the University of Malaya or elsewhere.

 

Benefits

  • At the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of the physiology of the human body
  • Students will be trained to research any topic and write concise reports
  • Students will develop life-long learning attitudes
  • Upon graduation, candidates may have the opportunities to further their studies by pursuing a PhD degree at the University of Malaya or other universities
  • Students may join colleges or universities as academic staff
  • Students may pursue a career in research in universities or research institutions
  • Students may join the private sector as scientific consultants or research officers
  1. The Master of Medical Science (Physiology) programme by Mixed-Mode comprises fourty four (44) credits and consists of two parts as follows:
    a) Part I consists of five core courses and one elective course, totalling fourteen (14) credits;
    b) Part II consists of a research project leading to the submission of a dissertation, totaling thirty (30) credits.
     
  2. Details of the courses offered are as approved by Senate from time to time on the recommendation of the Faculty, and candidates shall be informed of such details at the beginning of each session.
  3. The lists of courses for the programme of Master of Medical Science (Physiology) are provided in List 1.
  4. Course grades are subjected to regulations prescribed in the Marking Scheme of the University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) (Regulations 2014).

                                                                  List 1: Core Courses

Code

Title

Credits

MQA7001

Research Methodology

3

MOA7001

Human Physiology I

3

MOA7002

Dissertation

30

MOA7003

Human Physiology II

3

MOA7004

Seminar  and Literature Review

3

                                                               
                                                                   List 2: Elective Courses

Code

Title

Credits

MOA7005

Advanced Medical Physiology

2

MQB7012

Producing Better Evidence

2

                                                               *Choose one (1) from two (2)
                                                          Subject to change from time to time

A non-Malaysian applicant whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English language shall be required:

  1. To obtain a score of 600 for a paper-based total (PBT); a score of 250 for a computer-based total (CBT) or a score of 100 for an internet-based total (IBT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
  2. To obtain a band of 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic).
  1. The qualifications for admission into the programme are as follows:
    1. The degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery; OR 
    2. Bachelor in Sciences which are related to the field of medical physiology with cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 or equivalent; OR
    3. An equivalent qualification approved by the Senate from time to time
  2. Other requirement
           Satisfies the entrance evaluation of the Department responsible for the candidate’s programme of study, which is recognised by the Faculty.
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Last Update: 14/11/2021