Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the eye and vision. This important and dynamic specialty can be subdivided further into Glaucoma, Medical and Surgical Retina, Uveitis and Orbital Inflammatory Disease, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Neuro-ophthalmology, and Oculoplasty subspecialities. During the period of training, trainees are exposed to the theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to all the subspecialties. Additionally, they are required to undertake a research project in order to complete the Masters in Ophthalmology degree. The general aim of this Masters degree training is to produce competent Ophthalmologists who are able to practice safely and effectively.
Full-Time Duration: 8 Semesters, (Clinical)
Programme Structure
Stage 1(First Year):
Basic Medical Sciences
Basic Ocular Sciences
Basic Ophthalmology
Related Medical and Surgical Disciplines
Stage 2 (Second and Third Years):
Clinical Ophthalmology Training
Medical Postings
Preparation of Case Studies Report:
Number of Cases as Determined by the Department
Stage 3 (Fourth year)
Advanced Clinical Training in Ophthalmology
Research Project
Additional Requirements:
Part I Examination:
Required to proceed to stage II
Part II Examination:
Required to Proceed to Stage III
Log Book Maintenance to Document Tasks Undertaken
Career Prospects
Ophthalmologist, Clinical Ophthalmologist, Retina Specialist, Corneal Specialist, Glaucoma Specialist, Ocular Plastic Surgeon, Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Research Scientist in Ophthalmology, Medical Director of Ophthalmology Services, Eye Care Consultant, Ophthalmology Program Director, Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, Clinical Trainer in Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Research Coordinator, Refractive Surgery Specialist, Neuro-Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic Pathologist, Advanced Ophthalmology Educator, and Ophthalmology Quality Improvement Specialist
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 of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate.
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: N/A.
Special Requirements:
At least one year of post-full registration clinical experience approved by the Senate.
Qualifies for registration as a medical practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia; and
Passed the entrance evaluation and successful interview.
AND
The non-Malaysian citizen applicant who obtains a degree from a university or institution of higher learning that did not use English as the medium of instruction for the degree, shall be required to meet the specified requirements.
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