Master of Pathology (MPATH) (ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY)

Graduates are trained and can serve as:

• Diagnostic laboratory clinicians (haematology, chemical pathology, anatomical pathology, medical microbiology).
• Forensic Pathologists (forensic pathology).
• Academic pathologists.
• Research pathologists.

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

1. Stage I encompassing:
   (i) clinical training in the first year of study by rotational posting in each of the following four disciplines of Pathology:
   • Anatomical Pathology including Autopsy
   • Haematology including Transfusion Medicine;
   • Chemical Pathology including Immunology; and
   • Medical Microbiology (Bacteriology, Mycology, Immunology, Virology) with Parasitology.and
   
   (ii) tasks as stipulated in the log book including posting reports.
   
   
2. Stage II encompassing three years of study comprising:
   advanced training in one of the following disciplines of Pathology:
   • Anatomical Pathology,
   • Haematology;
   • Chemical Pathology,
   • Medical Microbiology;
   • Forensic Pathology;and
   
   (iii) a research project.

2) No candidate shall be permitted to proceed to Stage II of the programme of study unless he has passed or has been exempted from the Part I Examination.

The  non-citizens applicant who obtains a degree from a university or institution of higher learning who does not use English as the medium of instruction for the degree, are required to obtain the following minimum score:

The program entry requirements are as follow:
(1) Entry Requirements:

1. The degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the University or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate;
   and
2. At least (1) year of post-full registration clinical experience approved by the Senate.
   and

(2) Other Requirements:

1. Qualifies for registration as a medical practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia;
   and
2. Pass the prescribed entrance evaluation.