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The programme aims to provide knowledge and skills in the application of statistical methods to the design and analysis of health related research data. The course is designed to produce graduates in Medical Statistics with a strong capacity to work effectively as key members of a collaborative team to investigate health related problems. Successful graduates are expected to have a career as medical statisticians in academic institutions, research institutes or pharmaceutical industries.

Course Structure

Semester I (10 unit)

• Basic Statistics

• Intermediate Statistics

• Principles of Epidemiology

Semester II (10 unit)

• Clinical Appraisal

• Clinical Epidemiology

Semester II (10 unit)

• Research Methodology & Protocol Development

• Advanced Statistics

Semester III & IV

• Research Project and Dissertation

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Medical Sciences
www.medic.usm.my

Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess the following:

• A MBBS/MD/BDS/BVS/BSc degree from a recognised university or any other relevant qualifications. However, an applicant who does not have the above qualifications can be considered for admission if he/she possesses suitable research experience in the relevant field

Language Requirement

(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)

* Results must be attached with the application form.


Duration

• Full-time: Min 24 months / Max 36 month

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The course 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.

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

• Curriculum Planning and Development in Medical Schools

• Trends in Educational Approaches for Medical and Health Sciences

Semester II (10 units)

• 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

• Educational Psychology

• Mentoring and Student Counselling

• Introduction to Bioethics, Communication Skills, Medical Law

Semester III & IV (20 units)
Research Project


Expertise available in the following School:
School of Medical Sciences
www.medic.usm.my


Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess the following:

• A first degree in Medicine/Dentistry/Allied Health (e.g. MD, MBBS, MBBCh, BSc Dentistry/BSc Nursing) or other relevant degrees.

• Foreign candidates are required to enroll and pass a Bahasa Malaysia course while doing this programme.

• 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 Requirement

(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

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Overview
The main objective is to Produce master of science graduates in human anatomy that are knowledgeable, highly skilled, professional, ethical and able to contribute to national development. The programme consists of four semesters. The first two semesters consist of basic training in the form of lectures, presentations, practicals, online learning, assignments and student-directed learning. Candidates would be exposed to clinical anatomy content in these sessions. Research work and dissertation writing are to be carried out during the last two semesters. The course covers various anatomy subjects as mentioned in the course curriculum.

Course Curriculum

Semester I

• Gross & Clinical Anatomy 1
• Histology and Basic Genetics
• Developmental Anatomy

Semester II

• Gross & Clinical Anatomy 2
• Neuroanatomy and Clinical
• Anatomy Education
• Biostatistics

Semester III and IV

• Research and Dissertation

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Medical Sciences
https://medic.usm.my/experts-ppsp

Admission Requirements

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

1. 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
2. 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:
   
   
   1. Obtained CGPA of more than 3.00 or CGPA of 2.75 to 3.00 with at least 3 years’ experience in relevant fields
   2. At least grade B in human anatomy subjects

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)

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The main objective of this Integrated Neuroscience Programme is to equip and train both local and international students with a limited neuroscience background who wish to build a career focus in this field for an independent research and teaching careers as brain scientists within a diverse inter-disciplinary fields.

Programme Overview:

This Programme offers a unique access to the postgraduate fundamental neuroscience education and research training in Malaysia, based at the Department of Neurosciences, USM School of Medical Sciences. The integrated approach implies that candidates could progress from an initial Master of Neuroscience to a follow-through Doctor of Neuroscience (i.e. a unique ‘1+3’ track).This Master to Doctoral progress is subjected to meeting satisfactory overall achievements and passing a pre-doctoral assessment. The conferred final degree award, for Master of Neuroscience (M.Neurosc) or Doctor of Neuroscience (Neurosc.D), will depend upon the concluding level successfully fulfilled by candidates.

As a ‘1+3’ track, candidates are expected to complete the Programme in 4 years as a whole, where for M.Neurosc (minimum: 1 year; maximum: 2 years), and for Neurosc.D (minimum: 3 years; maximum: 5 years). As a mixed-mode programme, the teaching and learning involve didactic classes (lectures and tutorials), coursework, seminars, laboratory placements, research project and a final thesis defense (20-30% coursework & 70-80% research).

Programme and Degree(s) Structure:

Admission Criteria:

For entry into the Integrated Neuroscience Programme, applicants should have:

• A Bachelor Degree (in Basic Sciences, Medical & Health Sciences or related fields) with a CGPA > 3.0 from a recognised institution, or
• A Bachelor Degree in the fields stated above with CGPA < 3.0/4 but > 2.5/4 may also apply, provided this is supported by no less than 2 years research experience in the related fields, or had acquired a commendable grade (Grade A and equivalent) in the respective Bachelor Degree final year project.

Additional admission notes for applicants:

• At present, intakes are on a full-time basis only.
• Subject to meeting the required admission criteria, applicants may be invited to a pre-admission interview to complete the application process

Further information:
Enquiries are welcome and be made to the Integrated Neuroscience Programme Coordinator, Dr. Mohd Nasir Bin Che Mohd Yusoff (Tel: +6097676706 or email:nasirff [AT] usm [DOT] my / usmneurosc [DOT] inp [AT] gmail [DOT] com)

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The course aims to produce competent medical officer in the three specialized field of Family Health, Environmental & Occupational Health and Epidemiology. Graduated candidates in this programme will provide professional healthcare service to community and conduct research in public healthcare in the related fields mentioned.

Major: Epidemiology

Semester I (14 units)
Public Health Epidemiology

• Multivariable Analysis
• Health Policy and Ethics
• Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases
• Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases

Semester II (11 units)

• Advanced Numerical Data Analysis
• Advanced Categorical Data Analysis
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Critical Appraisal
• Special Issues in Epidemiology

Semester III to IV (Year 2 and Year 3) (65 units)

• Professional Posting
• Research Project and Dissertation

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Medical Sciences
www.medic.usm.my


Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess the following:

• Master of Public Health with CGPA 3.0/4 and above
• Master of Community Medicine

Language Requirement

(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 6 semesters / Max 10 semesters

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The course aims to produce competent medical officer in the three specialized field of Family Health, Environmental & Occupational Health and Epidemiology. Graduated candidates in this programme will provide professional healthcare service to community and conduct research in public healthcare in the related fields mentioned.

Major: Family Health

Semester I (13 units)

• Public Health Epidemiology
• Multivariable Analysis
• Health Policy and Ethics
• Maternal and Perinatal Health
• Women’s Health

Semester II (12 units)

• Adolescent Health
• Men’s Health
• Geriatric Health
• Child Health
• Community Nutrition

Semester III to IV (Year 2 and Year 3) (65 units)

• Professional Posting
• Research Project and Dissertation

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Medical Sciences
www.medic.usm.my

Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess the following:

• Master of Public Health with CGPA 3.0/4 and above
• Master of Community Medicine

Language Requirement

(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 6 semesters / Max 10 semesters

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The course aims to produce competent medical officer in the three specialized field of Family Health, Environmental & Occupational Health and Epidemiology. Graduated candidates in this programme will provide professional healthcare service to community and conduct research in public healthcare in the related fields mentioned.

Major: Environmental & Occupational Health

Semester I (12 units)

• Public Health Epidemiology
• Multivariable Analysis
• Health Policy and Ethics
• Environmental Epidemiology and Sustainability
• Occupational Safety & Health Laws, Agencies and Management

Semester II (13 units)

• Principles of Environmental Health Sanitation, Engineering and Management
• Occupation Epidemiology, Statistics and Information Technology
• Food Safety and Air Quality
• Occupational Safety, Hygiene and Workplace Environmental Issues
• Environment Health Assessment, Related Legislations and Health Issues
• Occupational Safety & Health Service Implementation
• Preventive and Curative

Semester III to IV (Year 2 and Year 3) (65 units)

• Professional Posting
• Research Project and Dissertation

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Medical Sciences
www.medic.usm.my

Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess the following:

• Master of Public Health with CGPA 3.0/4 and above
• Master of Community Medicine

Language Requirement

(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 6 semesters / Max 10 semesters

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The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Health System Management (HSM) is a professional graduate programme in the field of Public Health. It is established to train Community Medicine Specialists/Public Health Specialists who are knowledgeable and skilful in the speciality of Health System Management. The thrust of the programme is the professional development of candidates, i.e. strengthening their abilities to solve community health problem while enhancing their competencies in conducting research.

The programme is divided into two parts:

1. Part 1 (Year 1) consists of course work
2. Part 2 (Year 2 and 3) consists of a research project and field attachment

Programme Structure for the Doctorate of Public Health (DrPH)

The core courses are Public Health Epidemiology, Multivariable Analysis, and Health Policy and Ethics. These are compulsory for all candidates, irrespective of their chosen speciality. The structure for speciality courses may vary between specialities and are divided across two semesters.

Specialty of Health System Management

Admission Requirements

Applicants should possess the following:

• Master of Public Health with CGPA 3.20/4.00 and above; or
• Master of Community Medicine

Language Requirement

(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 6 semesters / Max 10 semesters

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Doctor of Neuroscience (Neurosc.D)

The main objective of this Integrated Neuroscience Programme is to equip and train both local and international students with a limited neuroscience background who wish to build a career focus in this field for an independent research and teaching careers as brain scientists within a diverse inter-disciplinary fields.

Programme Overview:

This Programme offers a unique access to the postgraduate fundamental neuroscience education and research training in Malaysia, based at the Department of Neurosciences, USM School of Medical Sciences. The integrated approach implies that candidates could progress from an initial Master of Neuroscience to a follow-through Doctor of Neuroscience (i.e. a unique ‘1+3’ track).This Master to Doctoral progress is subjected to meeting satisfactory overall achievements and passing a pre-doctoral assessment. The conferred final degree award, for Master of Neuroscience (M.Neurosc) or Doctor of Neuroscience (Neurosc.D), will depend upon the concluding level successfully fulfilled by candidates.

As a ‘1+3’ track, candidates are expected to complete the Programme in 4 years as a whole, where for M.Neurosc (minimum: 1 year; maximum: 2 years), and for Neurosc.D (minimum: 3 years; maximum: 5 years). As a mixed-mode programme, the teaching and learning involve didactic classes (lectures and tutorials), coursework, seminars, laboratory placements, research project and a final thesis defense (20-30% coursework & 70-80% research).

Programme and Degree(s) Structure:

Admission Criteria:

For entry into the Integrated Neuroscience Programme, applicants should have:

• A Bachelor Degree (in Basic Sciences, Medical & Health Sciences or related fields) with a CGPA > 3.0 from a recognised institution, or
• A Bachelor Degree in the fields stated above with CGPA < 3.0 but > 2.5 may also apply, provided this is supported by no less than 2 years research experience in the related fields, or had acquired a commendable grade (Grade A and equivalent) in the respective Bachelor Degree final year project.

Additional admission notes for applicants:

• At present, intakes are on a full-time basis only.
• Subject to meeting the required admission criteria, applicants may be invited to a pre-admission interview to complete the application process

Further information:
Enquiries are welcome and be made to the Integrated Neuroscience Programme Coordinator, Dr. Mohd Nasir Bin Che Mohd Yusoff (Tel: +6097676706 or email:nasirff [AT] usm [DOT] my / usmneurosc [DOT] inp [AT] gmail [DOT] com)