The Master of Medical Science by Research is a broad-based postgraduate degree designed to allow students to pursue research topics in a range of areas and disciplines within the scope of Medical Science. The program aspires to nurture compassionate physicians and scientists who are not only educated to exhibit high ethical principles and technical skills, but are committed to the care and well-being of those in need.
Full-Time Duration: 4 Semesters, (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Courses
Research Methodology
Dissertation
Publication
Additional Courses (If Required)
Basic of Malay Language for International Students
Career Prospects
Medical Research Scientist, Clinical Research Coordinator, Biomedical Researcher, Health Researcher Analyst, Medical Science Educator, Research Data Analyst.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM31,100 (Full-Time)
Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.
International
RM46,700 (Full-Time)
Intake
Semester 1 (October) Intake
Semester 2 (March) Intake
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.
Entry Requirement
General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
Graduate from University Malaya; or
Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
Produce publications in related field; or
Receive a scholarship; or
Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
Pass an interview by Faculty; or
Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.
Specific Entry Requirements
General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree as below -
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor's Degree in a related science field
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: In a related science field. Refer to NEC2020 (0111,0511, 0512, 0910, 0912, 0913, 0915)
Special Requirements: N/A
English Requirements
Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable