Master of Neurosurgery

The programme of study comprises three phases as follows:

(1)        Phase I:

(a)        twelve (12) months of four (4) core subjects; and
(b)        one (1) elective subject

(2)        Phase II:

(a)        twenty four (24) months of two (2) core subjects; and
(b)        initiation of a research project

(3)        Phase III:

(a)        twelve (12) months of one (1) core subjects; and
 (b)        submission of a research report.

(4)        A candidate is required to keep a log book throughout his period of study to document tasks undertaken.

List of programme core courses and programme elective courses are as bellow:

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:

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).

(a) The degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate; and

(b) At least one year of post-full registration clinical experience approved by the Senate.

(c) Qualifies for registration as a medical practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia;and

(d) Pass the entrance assessment set by the Department.