The word ‘surgery’ is derived from the Greek Churriguera meaning ‘hand work’. The exact art and the subtle science that is demanded from experts in this field is clearly illustrated in the Master of Surgery programmer offered by UM. The programmer is committed to increasing future experts in the field of surgery. Students are exposed to the finer points of surgery, as well as equipped with comprehensive preparation in the fundamentals. Students will be able to improve the care of surgical patients, and effectively addresses the demands of practicing surgeons, surgery residents, medical students, surgical patients, and the public.
Full-Time Duration: 8 Semesters, (Clinical)
Programme Structure
Stage 1 : General Surgery Posting:
Six (6) Months:
Courses in Applied Basic Sciences
Principles of Surgery
Additional Posting Options (6 Months):
Further General Surgery OR
Two Postings of Three Months Each in:
Accident and Emergency
Orthopedic Surgery
Intensive Care
Anesthesiology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Radiology
Any Other Surgical Specialty (Subject to Approval)
Initiation of Research Project
Stage 2 : Surgical Specialties Rotation:
Twelve (12) Months :
Four Postings of Three Months Each:
Two Compulsory Postings:
Urology
Neurosurgery
Two Additional Postings in:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Critical Care Medicine
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Continuation of Research Project
Stage 3 : General Surgery:
Twenty-Four (24) Months :
Rotations Through General Surgical Sub-Specialties:
Colorectal
Upper Gastrointestinal
Hepatobiliary
Breast
Endocrine
Vascular
Trauma Surgery
Submission of Research Report
Training Portfolio: Requirements:
Document Procedures, Duties, and Clinical Skills Training
Continuous Work-Place Assessment
Career Prospects
General Surgeon, Surgical Specialist, Surgical Consultant, Trauma Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Urologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Pediatric Surgeon, Colorectal Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Breast Surgeon, Endocrine Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon, Surgical Researcher, Surgical Program Director, Clinical Trials Manager in Surgery.
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
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:
For Malaysian Citizen Applicants: At least one year of post-full registration clinical experience approved by the Senate
OR
For non-Malaysian citizen Applicants : Candidates who are Non-Citizen will be required to undertake and satisfactorily complete a three (3) months period of clinical attachment in the Department of Surgery prior to acceptance into the programme. A satisfactory attachment performance evaluation is a pre-requisite for entry into the programme.
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