Faculty of Medicine

MASTER OF PATHOLOGY (FORENSIC PATHOLOGY)

The Master of Pathology (Forensic Pathology) is a 4-year postgraduate programme with the primary objective of producing competent diagnostic forensic pathologists for the nation. It is a clinical coursework programme in which the research component comprises less than thirty (30) percent of the whole programme of study.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO 1	Forensic Pathology specialist who is knowledgeable and demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning in the field of forensic pathology through participation in continuous education and professional activities.
PEO 2	Forensic Pathology specialist who is competent in both clinical and technical aspects in carrying out tasks related to Forensic Pathology.
PEO 3	Forensic Pathology specialist who can contribute effectively to the delivery of national healthcare services by adhering to the principles of ethics, professionalism, and social responsibility.

Programme Learning Objectives (PLO)

PEO 1	Master the knowledge, concepts, and principles of Forensic Pathology for patient care in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
PEO 2	Integrating practical skills for Forensic Pathology tasks.
PEO 3	Adopt social skills and responsibilities in handling Forensic Pathology tasks.
PEO 4	Demonstrate good professional values, attitudes, and ethics in handling daily responsibilities in Forensic Pathology tasks.
PEO 5	Communicate and interact effectively, display leadership features, and teamworks with all levels of staff, including Forensic Pathology staff, hospital management, and patients.
PEO 6	Identify, analyze critically and conduct scientific research to solve problems related to Forensic Pathology diagnostic services.
PEO 7	Manage knowledge and information through the use of information technology in diagnostic Forensic Pathology services and shape lifelong learning.

Benefit

The course provides guided hands-on training with supervised apprenticeship experience in the practice of forensic pathology within a hospital setting. It equips candidates with competencies in the conduct of autopsy, interpretation of autopsy findings and other ancillary laboratory techniques to conclude the cause of death. The course also provides exposure to leading a mortuary service, training medical and allied health professionals as well as acquiring fundamental research methodology skills.

Career Opportunity

Graduates are trained and can serve as:

Forensic Pathologists
Academic pathologists
Research pathologists

Course Structure

The programme of study comprises two stages as follows:

Stage I encompassing:
One year duration and involves study in Forensic Pathology including Anatomical Pathology and autopsy with short foundation rotations in Haematology, Medical Microbiology, Parasitology and Chemical Pathology.

At the end of Stage I, the trainee will sit for an examination (Part I) in Forensic Pathology. Although the trainee can proceed to Stage II of the programme without passing the Part I examination, there is a requirement to pass the Part I examination within the first 2 years of the programme.
Stage II encompassing:
Three years of advanced study in Forensic Pathology. During Stage II, the candidate will also have to undertake a research project and submit a research project report. At the end of Stage II, the candidate must sit and pass the Final (exit) professional examination in order to be awarded the degree of Master of Pathology (Forensic Pathology).

Language Requirement

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:

Type of English Qualifications		Minimum Score
International English Language Testing (IELTS)		6
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)	IBT (Centre based)	60
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)	IBT Essentials	8.5
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)		59
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests	B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency	169
	Lingua skill Online	Not applicable
	Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online)	250

Entry Requirement

The program entry requirements are as follow:

(1) Entry Requirements:

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 (1) year of post-full registration clinical experience approved by the Senate.
and

(2) Other Requirements:

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

Intake Schedule

Once a year in the month of June.

Fee

Fee Structure for Full-Time

Master of Pathology (MPath) (Forensic Pathology)