Master of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MOBGYN)

• Successful completion allows the candidate to become specialist in the Ministry of Health Malaysia or other related government agencies.
• They can also apply to become academic staff in various universities in Malaysia.
• Allows you to pursue subspecialty training in your area of interest.

(1) The programme of study comprises of two stages as follows:

• Stage I comprising:
  • twelve (12) months of training in basic Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
  • plan and commence research project(s).
• Stage II comprising advanced clinical training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for a period of thirty six (36) months during which the candidate shall:
  • achieve satisfactory progress in the continuous assessment process from the department and supervisor;
  • keep a log book of cases managed under supervision and practical procedures performed and certified satisfactory by the supervisor; and
  • submit research report(s) or published article duly certified as satisfactory by the assessor(s) not later than six (6) months before the Final Examination.

(2) A candidate is required to pass Part I Master of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Degree prior to Advancement to Stage II of the programme.

(3) Candidate may undertake a maximum of six (6) months of elective training in a relevant discipline within/ outside department as approved by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya.

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) (Academic).

1) Entry qualifications

• The degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the University or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate; and
• At least one year of post-full registration clinical experience approved by the Senate.

2) Other requirements

• Qualifies for registration as a medical practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia; and
• Satisfies the Department responsible for the candidate’s programme of study in an Entrance Evaluation recognised by the Faculty.

Once a year in June.