MASTER OF SPORTS MEDICINE (CLINICAL)

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MASTER OF SPORTS MEDICINE.


Programme Overview

Master of Sports Medicine Programme at University of Malaya was first introduced in 1997. This programme aims to produce graduates, who are highly skilled or experts in the work of prevention and treatment of sports injuries among those undergoing physical activity. This requirement is not just limited to professional athletes who compete at a high level, but it is also necessary to treat the amateur athlete and also for those who carry out recreational activities. The number of people active in sports is now growing with the increasing knowledge of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.


This programme is a structured programme with specific course requirements, which must be met before a candidate is, bestowed a degree. This programme is fully accredited by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and the Ministry has also awarded scholarships or paid leave during their course. Currently, the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, has 24 Sports Medicine Specialists in the field of Sports Medicine.


This programme is a four year postgraduate clinical programme, only offered in University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. The programme is supervised by a team of experienced Sports Physicians/Sports Medicine Lecturers, guiding the Master of Sports Medicine students, achieving clinical skills required. This programme also emphasizes on evidence based medicine as well as a holistic approach in managing the Sports Medicine issues.


Full-Time Duration: 8 Semesters, (Clinical)

Programme Structure

Stage 1 (First Year):
Focus:
  • Basic Sciences Related to Sports Medicine
  • Clinical Disciplines in Relation to Sports Medicine
  • Assignments

Stage 2 (Second, Third and Fourth Years):
  • Focus:
    • Advanced Training and Clinical Postings in Sports Medicine
    • Including Elective Postings (Subject to Department Approval)
  • Advanced Training in:
    • Sports Management
    • Ethics
    • Special Populations
    • Assignments
  • Logbook:
    • Documenting Tasks Undertaken
    • Research

Career Prospects

Sports Medicine Physician, Sports Medicine Specialist, Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine Consultant, Exercise Physiologist, Sports Rehabilitation Specialist, Sports Medicine Program Director, Sports Performance Coach, Clinical Spots Researcher, Sports Medicine Educator, Sports Medicine Quality Improvement Specialist, Sports Health Coordinator, Sports Nutritionist, Sports Psychologist, Sports Injury Prevention Specialist, Sports Medicine Clinical Trials, Sports Medicine Policy Analyst, Sports Medicine Clinical Skills Trainer, Sports Management Consultant, Special Populations Sports Medicine Specialist.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 203,100v(Full-Time)

Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.

International

RM 291,700 (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 conducted 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:
    • 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
    • Pass the prescribed entrance assessment and 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