MASTER OF SURGERY (MSURG)
The word ‘surgery’ is derived from the Greek Churriguera meaning ‘hand work’. The exact art and the subtle science that is demanded from experts in this field is clearly illustrated in the Master of Surgery programmer offered by UM.
The programmer is committed to increasing future experts in the field of surgery. Students are exposed to the finer points of surgery, as well as equipped with comprehensive preparation in the fundamentals. Students will be able to improve the care of surgical patients, and effectively addresses the demands of practicing surgeons, surgery residents, medical students, surgical patients, and the public.
- Comprehensive rotations in all general surgical sub-specialties
- Exposure to non-general surgical specialties of your choice
- Direct supervision by experienced and internationally recognized teaching staff
- Opportunities to hone skills in both technical and non-technical skills relevant to surgical practice
- International collaborations in clinical, educational and research arenas
- Graduates of this programme are in high demand locally and internationally, in both private and public sectors, and many have gone on to high-ranking administrative posts within the healthcare system.
- The programme provides a sound basis for careers in clinical, educational and research fields.
- Successful graduates interested in academia may be invited to join the faculty.
The programme of study comprises three (3) stages as follows:
- Stage I, comprising:
(a) six (6) months of General Surgery posting including courses in Applied Basic Sciences and Principles of Surgery;
(b) the option of a further six (6) months of General Surgery OR two posting of three (3) months each in Accident and Emergency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Intensive Care, Anaesthesiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radiology or any other surgical specialty not covered in Stage II, subject to approval by the Department of Surgery and Faculty of Medicine.
(c) initiation of a research project
- Stage II, comprising:
(a) twelve (12) months of rotation in surgical specialties comprising four (4) postings of three (3) months each: two compulsory postings in Urology and Neurosurgery, and a further two postings in any of the following: Cardiothoracic Surgery or Critical Care Medicine, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Paediatric Surgery.
(b) continuation of a research project
- Stage III, comprising:
(a) Twenty four (24) months in General Surgery including rotating through which may include Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, Breast, Endocrine, Vascular and Trauma Surgery general surgical sub-specialities;
(b) submission of a research report.
- A candidate is required to keep a training portfolio throughout the period of study to document the procedures, duties and clinical skills training undertaken. This record will be assessed as part of the continuous work-place assessment.
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Type of English Qualifications
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Minimum Score
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International English Language Testing (IELTS)
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6
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
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IBT (Centre based)
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60
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IBT Essentials
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8.5
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Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)
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59
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Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
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B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency
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169
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Lingua skill Online
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169
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Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online)
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250
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- Entry qualifications
(i) The degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the University or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate; and
(ii) At least one (1) year of post-full registration clinical experience in general surgery approved by the Senate.
- Other requirements
(i) Qualifies for registration as a medical practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia; and
(ii) Pass the entrance evaluation and interview.
(iii) Candidates who are Non-Citizen will be required to undertake and satisfactorily complete a three (3) months period of clinical attachment in the Department of Surgery prior to acceptance into the programme. A satisfactory attachment performance evaluation is a pre-requisite for entry into the programme
Once a year in the month of June.
