MASTER OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY - HEAD & NECK SURGERY

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MASTER OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY - HEAD & NECK SURGERY.


Programme Overview

Otorhinolaryngology is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat, as well as head and neck disorders. A more commonly used term for this specialty is ENT (ear, nose and throat). Graduates in this discipline are exposed to the technical theories as well as the practical knowledge relevant to the discipline via the comprehensive syllabus and rotational postings in Oral-Maxilla-facial Surgery, Neuron-surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as undertaking a research project in the field of Otorhinolaryngology.


Full-Time Duration: 8 Semesters, (Clinical)

Programme Structure

Stage 1:
Duration:
  1. Basic Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Training.
  2. Planning and Commencement of Research Project (s).

Basic Otorhinolaryngology
  1. 18 Months for Foreign Candidates and Malaysian without 6 months of Prior Surgical Posting.
  2. 12 Months for Malaysians with 6 Months of Prior Surgical Posting.
  3. Log Book Maintenance:

    Documenting Surgical Procedures


Stage 2:
Duration:
  1. 30 Months for foreign candidates and Malaysians without 6 months of prior surgical posting.
  2. 36 Months for Malaysians with 6 Months of Prior Surgical Posting.

Advanced Otorhinolaryngology:
Rotational Postings:
  1. Oral and Maxilla-Facial Surgery.
  2. Neuro-Surgery.
  3. Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery.
  4. Research Project in Otorhinolaryngology.

Log Book Maintenance:
  1. Documentation Surgical Procedures.

Additional Requirements:
  • Part I Examiniation:

    Required to Proceed to Stage II

Career Prospects

Head and Neck Surgeon, Otorhinolaryngologist, Otolaryngology Surgeon, Rhinologist, Laryngologist, Otology Specialist, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Neuro-Otorhinolaryngologist, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Otorhinolaryngology Research Scientist, Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Educator, ENT Surgery Specialist, Head and Neck Oncology Surgeon, Otorhinolaryngology Program Director, Advanced ENT Consultant, ENT Clinical Trials Coordinator, Research Coordinator in Otorhinolaryngology, ENT Quality Improvement Specialist, ENT Pathology Consultant.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 203,100(Full-Time)

International

RM291,700 (Full-Time)

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

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
  1. General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  2. Bachelor's Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate.
  3. Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  4. Related Fields: N/A.
  5. Special Requirements:


    1. At least one year of post-full registration clinical experience approved by the Malaysia Medical Council. (Priority to candidates who has completed six (6) months in General Surgery as a Medical Officer after the internship training in any government hospitals.)
    2. Qualifies for registration as a medical practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia; and
    3. Passed the prescribed entrance evaluation.


    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