Faculty of Medicine

Master of Medical Science (Regenerative Medicine)

To equip the graduates with specialized knowledge and research skills, to involve in the career or industry-specific in the field of tissue engineering/regenerative medicine.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO 1. Graduates who establish themselves as a practising professional in the field of regenerative medicine.

PEO 2. Graduates who engage in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and interdisciplinary learning appropriate for regenerative medicine industries or academic careers.

PEO 3. Graduates who contribute to sustainable development and the well-being of society.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

At the end of the programme, graduates are able to:

PLO 1. Evaluate the knowledge pertaining to the discipline of medical Science in regenerative medicine.

PLO 2. Apply practical skills for industry and/or research purposes in the discipline of medical Science in regenerative medicine.

PLO 3. Integrate social skills and responsibility toward fellow humans and animals in the discipline of medical science in regenerative medicine.

PLO 4. Develop and perform ideal core human values, attitudes and professionalism ethics in the discipline of medical science in regenerative medicine.

PLO 5. Demonstrate communication skills, leadership abilities and qualities as well as team spirit in the discipline of medical science in regenerative medicine.

PLO 6. Solve problems in a scientific manner to improve the quality of the discipline of medical science in regenerative medicine.

PLO 7. Integrate skills for information gathering and lifelong learning in the discipline of medical science in regenerative medicine.

Career Pathways

As a public health postgraduate, you will be prepared to work in a variety of fields including:

The career opportunities upon the completion of this program include the potential employment as bioprocess development scientists, research and development manager for medical-related products, product application specialists in various bio-industries (i.e. biotechnology-related industries, pharmaceutical industries, clinical and medical engineering industries), quality assurance managers (such as those relating to GMP and GLP accredited laboratories or industries), laboratory application specialists, clinical specialist trainee and panels or officials for Regulatory bodies such as the National Pharmacy Regulatory Division (NPRA; formerly known as National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau, NPCB). The structure of the program is not specifically designed for those who wish to pursue a Philosophy of Doctorate (PhD) degree upon the completion of this program, as it was structured to meet the industry needs; however, the program was designed to take into consideration the possibility that candidates may want to continue their studies by ensuring that they will have sufficient research skills at the end of their training to enable them to pursue a PhD degree confidently. In addition, students from this program are expected to be equipped with skills sufficient for them to pursue an academic or research-fellow career in the field of regenerative medicine.

Course Structure

This program is a 48 credit hours mixed-mode full-time master's program, which consists of 20 credit hours of core program courses, 4 credit hours of elective courses (students only need to select one of the two elective courses offered by the program) and 24 credit hours of dissertation. The methods of delivery include lectures, assignments, discussions, presentations, laboratory visits, mini-industry training and a research dissertation. This program does not have a university compulsory course except for the Research Methodology Course, which is a part of the core program course.

Code	Title	Credit Hours
MOB7001	Research Methodology	4
MOB7002	Dissertation	24
MOB7003	Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering	4
MOB7004	Advanced regenerative medicine	4
MOB7005	Cell Based Therapy and Regulation in Regenerative Medicine	4
MOB7006	Regenerative Medicine-Industry	4
MOB7007 (Elective)	Advance Tools in Regenerative Medicine	4
MOB7008 (Elective)	Advance Medical Biotechnology	4

Meet our Faculty

Prof. Dr. Tunku Kamarul Zaman Bin Tunku Zainol Abidin (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/tkzrea.html)
Prof Azlina Amir Abbas (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/azabbas.html)
Dr Nik Aizah Nabilla Bt Faheem (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aizah-Nik)
Dr. Tan Sik Loo (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/tansikloo)
Dr. Chong Pan Pan (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/panpanchong)
Dr Krishnamurithy Genasan (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/krishna_82.html)
Dr. Phan Chia Wei (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/phancw)
Dr Suzita Mohd Noor (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/suzita)
Prof. Dr Wong Pooi Fong (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/wongpf)
Prof. Dr. Chai Wen Lin (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/chaiwl)
Associate Prof. Dr. Teo Seow Hui (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/tseowhui)
Dr Shams Amir (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/shamsamir)
Dr Rusdi Mohd (https://umsc.my/umsc_doctor/mohd-rusdi-bin-dramanyusof/)
Dr Rozaida @ Poh Yuen Ying (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/rozaiday)
Prof. Dr Ali Sharifi

Language Requirement

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 and where the applicant wishes to follow a programme shall be required:

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
To obtain a band of 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

If the applicant does not have the prescribed qualifications as above, the applicant may be considered for admission subject to passing any English language test recognized by the Senate before being allowed to register for the Master of Public Health program.

Entry Requirement

The entry requirement for this program (according to University Malaya (Master Degree) Rules 2019) is as follow:

1.	Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perubatan dan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan atau Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian dari Universiti; atau kelayakan iktisas dari badan professional yang diiktiraf; atau A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Degree of Surgery or a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery; or a professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or A Bachelor’s Degree of Science in the related field with a CGPA of not less than 3.0; or A Bachelor’s Degree of Science with a CGPA of not less than 3.0 and with at least one-year working experience in the field of regenerative medicine. Any other qualification as may be approved by the Senate from time to time;
2.	With a CGPA of not less than 3.0 or equivalent;
3.	Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree of CGPA 2.7 to 2.99 may be considered if they meet at least one of the following criteria: Have relevant work experience; Or Produce publications in related fields; Or Is a scholarship recipient; Or Graduates of the University of Malaya.
4.	Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree of CGPA of 2.5 to 2.69 may be considered if they meet at least two of the criteria in (3).
5.	Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree of CGPA 2.10 to 2.49 may be considered if they meet the following criteria as outlined in the guidelines provided by the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) that: Graduates of University of Malaya; And Have a working experience of not less than 5 years or have produced at least one publication in a refereed journal in the field of regenerative medicine; And Application of entry must be submitted to the Senate for consideration based on the merits of each case.
6.	A non-Malaysian candidate 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: To obtain a score of 600 for a paper-based total, a score of 250 for a computer-based total or a score of 100 for an internet-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or To obtain a band 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic.
7.	Fulfil the special requirements as may be specified by the Faculty for the programme of study concerned;
8.	Show sufficient evidence of training and capability to follow the programme of study concerned;

Intake Session

The new intake is open throughout the year. The new semester starts in September every year.

For new applications, go to https://apply.um.edu.my

For screening interviews for new candidates, contact mmedsci_regmed@um.edu.my