The word pediatrics is derived from two Greek words paidi which means "child" and iatros which means "doctor". The obvious difference between paediatrics and adult medicine is the size of the patient. The smaller body of an infant is substantially different physiologically from that of an adult. Congenital defects, genetic variance, immunology, oncology, and a host of other issues are unique to the realm of pediatrics. This programme emphasizes and addresses the difference between treating an adult and treating a child and although dedication is not a lesson that can be learnt in a classroom, the Master of Paediatrics programme offers a comprehensive syllabus that covers the discipline, equipping graduates with not only the intellect, but the heart as well, to succeed in their careers.
Full-Time Duration: 8 Semesters, (Clinical)
Programme Structure
Stage 1 (First Year):
Basic Clinical Training in:
Basic Medical Sciences
General Paediatrics
Emergency Paediatrics
Stage 2 (Second and Third Years):
Advance Training in Paediatrics
Research Project
Stage 3:
Further Advanced Training in Paediatrics
Completion of the Research Project
Additional Requirements: Log Book Maintenance:
Documenting Tasks Undertaken Throughout the Period of Study
Part I Examination:
Required to Proceed to Stage II
Part II Examination:
Required to Proceed to Stage III
Career Prospects
Pediatrician, Pediatric Specialist, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Pediatric Research Scientist, Pediatric Consultant, Pediatrician with Advanced Training, Pediatric Clinical Trials Manager, Pediatric Program Director, Pediatric Medical Educator, Pediatric Quality Improvement Specialist, Pediatric Health Consultant, Pediatric Care Coordinator, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Pediatric Cardiologist, Pediatric Neurologist, Pediatric Oncologist, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, Pediatric Rheumatologist, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Pediatric Academic Researcher.
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:
Qualifies for registration as a medical practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia; and
Minimum four (4) months working experience in a paediatric posting as either a house or medical officer, having completed graduate medical officer training (‘housemanship’) or its equivalent, AND at least one year of clinical experience after full registration as a medical practitioner approved by the Senate.
Pass the entrance evaluation:
Pass the Malaysian Paediatric Entrance Examination [MEDEX] OR pass the Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) part 1b (theory and science) or 2a (applied knowledge) within 5 years before the application for entry;
Pass the interview or other personal assessments (if applicable);
Comply with the assessment requirements, i.e., complete the ‘Entrustable Professional Activities/Essential Learning Activities’ or other assessments as prescribed.
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 5.0; or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 7.0; 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 96; 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 10.0; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 65; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 180; 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