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MASTER OF SCIENCE (CLINICAL ANATOMY) PROGRAMME

Master of Science (Clinical Anatomy) programme is a full-time mixed mode programme. The minimum duration of study is 2 years (4 semesters) and the maximum duration is 3 years (6 semesters). Each year consists of 2 semesters. The duration of each semester is approximately 6 months. Students are required to obtain 40 units in total, which includes 20 units from 7 core courses in the first year and an additional 20 units from a research project

PROGRAMME GOAL

Produce master of science graduates in human anatomy that are knowledgeable, highly skilled, professional, ethical and able to contribute to national development

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

 The objectives of the Master of Science (Clinical Anatomy) programme are to produce graduates who can:

  • Apply human anatomy knowledge and practical skills in clinical practice
  • Communicate effectively with students and academic members in delivering knowledge and solving issues related to the human anatomy field in a professional and ethical manner
  • Demonstrate management and leadership skills as well as lifelong learning for career development

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 General Admission Requirements

 To enter the Master of Science (Clinical Anatomy) programme, the candidate must have one of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Dentistry or Bachelor of Veterinary Science from a local university or from a university approved by the University Senate
  • A Bachelor's Degree containing human anatomy subjects such as Health Sciences, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical or its equivalent from local universities or from universities approved by the University Senate provided the following additional requirements are fulfilled:
  • Obtained CGPA of more than 3.00 or CGPA of 2.75 to 3.00 with at least 3 years’ experience in relevant fields
  • At least grade B in human anatomy subjects

English Requirement

An international applicant must meet the following additional requirement: pass the TOEFL (paper-based test) with a score of 550 or pass IELTS with a score of 6.0

International applicants who had graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor level is English; are excluded from the above additional terms. 
  

CAREER PROSPECTS

The programme prepares graduates for:

1) Future careers such as teaching positions in anatomical sciences in undergraduate and postgraduate medical, dental and allied health programmes, research positions e.g., medical scientists, pharmaceutical scientists, biomedical researchers, forensic scientists and as anatomy product consultants in private companies

2) Further study options leading to a PhD in anatomical sciences and various other disciplines for example medical genetics, medical education, forensic science, clinical medicine and biomedicine

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