MSc Program
OVERVIEW
This programme aims to contribute to the establishment of a pool of medical educationists who will be advising medical professionals and evaluating medical and allied health programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as increasing candidates' knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding medical education so as to increase their effectiveness as teachers or trainers in their respective institutions.
It is also hoped that this programme will prepare potential candidates to carry out further responsibilities as academicians and do research, publish articles, as well as undertake academic administration and management.
The course consists of 4 semesters. In the first 2 semesters, candidates will be full-time students undergoing coursework. A research project will be carried out in the third and fourth semesters in the candidate's individual home institutions.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
A Bachelor's degree in Medicine/Dentistry/Allied Health (e.g. MD, MBBS, MBBCh, BSc Dentistry/BSc Nursing) or other relevant degrees.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview or a pretest.
- Applicants are also required, from time to time to fulfil other requirements of the university.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.
- A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
- A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
- A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
- A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET
Exemption is given to candidate if:
- English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
- Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
DURATION
- Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 6 semesters
SEMESTER INTAKE
- October
FEES
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** Fees are subject to change
THE LATEST TEACHING METHOD STRUCTURE ”THE FLEXIMED APPROACH”
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YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
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Semester 1: Coursework |
Semester 2: Coursework |
Sem 3 and 4: Research project |
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1st visit* 10 to 14 days – October (Course module: IHPE, PTL, PEPC) Preparation/study period November - December: -3 written assignment according to the module (2000 words) -3 Journal Club Presentations
2nd visit* 10 to 14 days – December (Course module: SA, CPD) Journal Club Presentations
Preparation/study period November – December: -2 written assignment according to the module (2000 words) -2 Journal Club Presentations
3rd visit (Semester 1 exam)** 10 days – February 2 Journal Club Presentations Semester 1 Examination |
4th visit* 10 to 14 days – April (Course module: SRM, MC)
Preparation/study period April - May: -1 written assignment for MC module (2000 words) -1 Journal Club Presentation
5th visit* 10 to 14 days – June (Course module: LEMS, FDL, OM) Journal Club Presentations
Preparation/study period June - July: -3 written assignments according to the module (2000 words) -3 Journal Club Presentations -Research proposal write up and presentation (SRM module)
6th visit (Semester 2 exam)** 10 days – July/August Research proposal presentation 3 Journal Club Presentations Semester 2 Examination |
Progress presentation Semester 3: September and December/January
Thesis submission to postgraduate office: May
Semester 4: ** Mock Viva: July or August Dissertation Viva: July or August |
*date for every visit is not fixed every year; taking into account public holidays etc
**subject to exam week
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester I (10 units)
Core Subjects
- Introduction to Medical and Health Profession Education
- Principles of Teaching and Learning in Medicine
- Student Assessment in Medical Schools
- Programme Evaluation and Planned Change Elective Subjects
Semester II (10 units)
Core Subjects
- Organisation and Management
- Educational Research Methods and Design in Medicaland Health Sciences
- Development of Professional Skills in Medicine (Leadership and Faculty Development)
- Learning Environments and Microteaching Skills in Medical Education
Elective Subjects
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Curriculum Planning and Development in Medical Schools
- Mentoring and Counselling
Semester III & IV (20 units)
Research Project
PROGRAM DETAILS (intro to program, requirements, academic structures, assessment, how to register, PIC info, etc.)
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List of current students - academic session 2022/2023
Year 1:
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(UNISZA Trainee lecturer)
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Year 2
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List of graduated students
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No. |
Name |
Acdemic session |
Current post |
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1. |
A.P. Dr. Bella Puvok |
2003-2005 |
Retired UNIMAS lecturer |
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2. |
Dr. Rafidah Hod |
2004-2006 |
UPM lecturer |
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3. |
Mr. Ariffin Harun |
2004-2006 |
USM Research Science Officer |
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4. |
Dr. Intan Diana Hassan |
2005-2007 |
Nursing Lecturer at School of Health Sciences, USM |
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5. |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Said Nurumal |
2006-2008 |
Dean, Faculty of Nursing, IIUM |
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6. |
Mrs. Piriyha a/p Venugopal |
2006-2008 |
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7. |
Mr. Emran Mohamad Ali Kan’an |
2006-2008 |
Lecturer in a Saudi Arabian university |
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8. |
A.P. Dr. Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff |
2007-2009 |
Head, Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Sciences, USM |
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9. |
Mr. Som Phong a/l Chit |
2007-2009 |
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10. |
Mrs. Lillis Suhartini |
2008-2010 |
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11. |
Mrs. Yusniza Muhamed Yusoff |
2008-2010 |
Lecturer at Kolej Mara X |
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12. |
Miss Nur Fadzilah Ahmad |
2008-2010 |
Lecturer at IIUM |
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13. |
Dr. Mohamad Najib Mat Pa |
2009-2011 |
PhD student at Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, USM |
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14. |
Miss Shima Sepehr |
2009-2011 |
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15. |
Dr. Majed Mohammed Wadi Salleh |
2010-1012 |
Lecturer in a Saudi Arabian university. Currently pursuing PhD in Medical Education at School of Medical Sciences, USM |
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16. |
Dr. V. Bhavani |
2011-2013 |
Physiology lecturer at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) |
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17. |
Dr. Fazerin Azra Mohamed Azahar |
2011-2013 |
Self-employed |
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18. |
Mrs. Haslinda Dan |
2012-2014 |
Science Officer at Skills Lab, School of Medical Sciences, USM |
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19. |
Miss Naekashri a/p Jothi |
2012-2014 |
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20. |
Dr. Adam Mahmoud Salameh Khraisat |
2012-2014 |
Completed PhD |
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21. |
Dr. Muhd. Al-Aarifin Ismail |
2014-2016 |
Medical Education lecturer at School of Medical Sciences, USM |
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22. |
Dr. Anisa Ahmad |
2014-2016 |
PhD student at Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Sciences, USM |
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23. |
Dr. Jamilah Al-Muhammady Mohammad |
2014-2016 |
Medical Education lecturer at School of Medical Sciences, USM |
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24. |
Dr. Nurhanis Syazni Roslan |
2014-2016 |
Medical Education lecturer at School of Medical Sciences, USM |
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25. |
Mrs. Suriani Abdul Razak |
2014-2016 |
Lecturer cum Programme Director, IMU Centre of Education |
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26. |
Dr. Ali H. Abu Safia |
2015-2017 |
Completed PhD |
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27. |
Miss Edeline Fabiola a/p Renne |
2015-2017 |
Principal at primary private school, Bukit Jalil |
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28. |
Miss Siti Aishah Shuib |
2017-2019 |
Clinic manager |
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29. |
Dr. Leonard Lei |
2017-2019 |
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30. |
Dr. Faiza Hasan Ansari |
2018-2020 |
PhD student |
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31. |
Dr. Mardhati Ab Rahman |
2018-2020 |
House Officer |
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32. |
A.P. Dr. Norwati Daud |
2018-2020 |
UNISZA Senior Lecturer |
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33. |
Dr. Shazrina Ahmad Razali |
2018-2020 |
UNIMAS lecturer |
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34. |
Dr. Siti Khadijah Adam |
2018-2020 |
UPM lecturer |
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35. |
Dr. Noorjahan Haneem Md Hashim |
2018-2021 |
UM senior lecturer |
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36. |
Dr. Nur Nadia Ismail |
2019-2021 |
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37. |
Dr. Nur Asyhraff Mohd Noor |
2020-2022 |
UiTM lecturer |
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38. |
Dr. Farhana Harzila Mohd Bahar |
2020-2022 |
UMS lecturer |
Thesis title
Master of Science (Medical Education), School of Medical Sciences
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No. |
Name |
Academic session
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Thesis title |
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1. |
A.P. Dr. Bella Puvok |
2003-2005 |
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2. |
Dr. Rafidah Hod |
2004-2006 |
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3. |
Mr. Ariffin Harun |
2004-2006 |
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4. |
Dr. Intan Idiana Hassan |
2005-2007 |
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5. |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Said Nurumal |
2006-2008 |
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6. |
Mrs. Piriyha a/p Venugopal |
2006-2008 |
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7. |
Mr. Emran Mohamad Ali Kan’an |
2006-2008 |
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8. |
A.P. Dr. Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff |
2007-2009 |
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9. |
Mr. Som Phong a/l Chit |
2007-2009 |
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10. |
Mrs. Lillis Suhartini |
2008-2010 |
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11. |
Mrs. Yusniza Muhamed Yusoff |
2008-2010 |
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12. |
Miss Nur Fadzilah Ahmad |
2008-2010 |
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13. |
Dr. Mohamad Najib Mat Pa |
2009-2011 |
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14. |
Miss Shima Sepehr |
2009-2011 |
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15. |
Dr. Majed Mohammed Wadi Salleh |
2010-1012 |
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16. |
Dr. V. Bhavani |
2011-2013 |
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17. |
Dr. Fazerin Azra Mohamed Azahar |
2011-2013 |
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18. |
Mrs. Haslinda Dan |
2012-2014 |
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19. |
Miss Naekashri a/p Jothi |
2012-2014 |
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20. |
Dr. Adam Mahmoud Salameh Khraisat |
2012-2014 |
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21. |
Dr. Muhd. Al-Aarifin Ismail |
2014-2016 |
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22. |
Dr. Anisa Ahmad |
2014-2016 |
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23. |
Dr. Jamilah Al-Muhammady Mohamad |
2014-2016 |
Perception of Mentoring Behaviours Among USM Medical Students |
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24. |
Dr. Nurhanis Syazni Roslan |
2014-2016 |
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25. |
Mrs. Suriani Abdul Razak |
2014-2016 |
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26. |
Dr. Ali H. Abu Safia |
2015-2017 |
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27. |
Miss Edeline Fabiola a/p Renne |
2015-2017 |
Relationship Between Learning Approaches and Personality Traits Among Medical Students in Universiti Sains Malaysia |
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28. |
Miss Siti Aishah Shuib |
2017-2019 |
Perceived Educational Environment among USM Undergraduate Medical Students in School of Medical Sciences USM (Malaysia) and USM KLE (India) |
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29. |
Dr. Leonard Lei |
2017-2019 |
The Relationship of Smartphone Addiction with Psychological Distress and Neuroticism Among USM Medical Students |
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30. |
Dr. Faiza Hasan Ansari |
2018-2020 |
Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Relationship with Academic Performance and Psychological Health among USM Medical Students |
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31. |
Dr. Mardhati Ab Rahman |
2018-2020 |
Development and Validation of Medical Professionals Resilience Scale (MeRS) |
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32. |
A.P. Dr. Norwati Daud |
2018-2020 |
Emotional intelligence, burnout and its associated factors among medical students in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin |
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33. |
Dr. Shazrina Ahmad Razali |
2018-2020 |
Attitudes on patient safety among USM medical students |
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34. |
Dr. Siti Khadijah Adam |
2018-2020 |
Student learning behaviour towards programmatic assessment and conventional approach of assessment: A comparison between Maastricht University and Universiti Putra Malaysia |
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35. |
Dr. Noorjahan Haneem Md Hashim |
2018-2021 |
Development and validation of entrustable professional activities for examiners in the Malaysian anaesthesiology programme |
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36. |
Dr. Nur Nadia Ismail |
2019-2021 |
The prevalence of burnout and sources of stress among PhD students in Universiti Sains Malaysia |
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37. |
Dr. Nur Asyhraff Mohd Noor |
2020-2022 |
Examining The Effect of Item-Writing Flaws on The Item Analysis of Single Best Answer Final Year Medical Examinations |
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38. |
Dr. Farhana Harzila Mohd Bahar |
2020-2022 |
Medical students’ perception of face-to-face and virtual educational environment during pandemic covid-19 in Universiti Malaysia Sabah |