MASTER OF PATHOLOGY (FORENSIC PATHOLOGY) (CLINICAL)

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MASTER OF PATHOLOGY (FORENSIC PATHOLOGY).


Programme Overview

The Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology programme offered by UM covers comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to equip graduates with the necessary proficiency to become clinicians who are involved in diagnostic laboratory work and for the field of Forensic Pathology, the involvement with investigations into causes of death and medicolegal work.


Full-Time Duration: 8 Semesters, (Clinical)

Programme Structure

Areas of Study
  • Advanced Studies and Practical Work in One of the Following Areas:
    • Chemical Pathology
    • Forensic Pathology
    • Hematology
    • Histopathology
    • Medical Microbiology

Career Prospects

Forensic Pathologist, Forensic Medical Examiner, Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Laboratory Director, Forensic Pathology Researcher, Medicolegal Expert, Forensic Toxicologist, Forensic Evidence Specialist, Forensic Odontologist, Forensic Pathology Educator, Forensic Pathology Quality Assurance Specialist, Forensic Pathology Program Manager, Forensic Pathology Clinical Trials Manager, Forensic Autopsy Specialist, Forensic Epidemiologist, Forensic Laboratory Manager, Forensic Investigation Specialist, Forensic Research Scientist , Forensic Medical Science Advisor.

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 Senate.
    2. Qualifies for registration as a medical practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia; and
    3. Passed the 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