Master in Medical Sciences (Mmedsc)
PROGRAM DETAILS
Programme Code: K301Medium of instructions: English
Credit hours: 50
Duration of Studies:
- Full Time: 3-6 semesters
- Part Time: 5-8 semesters
Programme Option: Mixed Mode
Background of the programme
This programme has been offered since 2014 to produce postgraduates who are skilled in research in medical science. Postgraduates attend 5 taught courses in the first semester namely Research Methodology, Data Analysis, Advanced Laboratory Skills, Research Ethics and Philosophy of Islamic Science. They then undertake a supervised research project in a medical science field for the next 2-3 semesters. FPSK USIM provides a comprehensive range of research facilities to support the research project and experienced academicians including clinicians from all fields of medical sciences are available to supervise postgraduates.
Objectives of the programme
The Master in Medical Sciences programme is designed to achieve the following objectives: ·
a) To produce postgraduates who are adept and highly knowledgeable in specific fields of medical science ·
b) To produce postgraduates who are skilled in research and able to offer service and consultation in medical science fields effectively while observing and abiding by professional principles and ethics based on Islamic principles and ethics ·
c) To produce postgraduates who are highly skilled in communication and technology and who are updated in their professional practice ·
d) To allow postgraduates to explore and further their specialty to a higher level according to the latest needs and developments
Programme Structure
1. COURSEWORK
a. Research Methodology
b. Data Analysis
c. Research Ethics
d. Advanced Scientific Procedures and Laboratory Skills
e. Philosophy of Islamic Science
2. RESEARCH
2 or more semesters of supervised research leading to a thesis in medical science.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Researcher, science officer, manager, administrator, executive; in medical and health sciences either private or government sector
Admission to Master’s Degree by Mixed Mode
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; or
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
- Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Senate and meet the minimum CGPA based on (1) to (3).
- Other qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with honours AND relevant professional work experience.
Note: 1-year work experience is equivalent to 0.05 CGPA
(1) An applicant shall show evidence of proficiency in the English language based on the following criteria:
- TOEFL minimum score of 180 (computer-based) or 64 (internet-based); or
- IELTS minimum score of Band 5; or
- MUET minimum score of Band 3; or
- graduated from institutions that use English as the main medium of instruction, AND will be required to seat for University English Proficiency Test (UEPT) with minimum score of Band 3; or
- graduated in the field of Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL), English Language Studies (ELS) and equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate; or
- a native speaker of English.
(2) Research-mode applicant who intends to write his/her thesis in Arabic will be required to fulfil the criteria as follows:
- TOEFL minimum score of 150 (computer-based) or 52 (internet-based); or
- IELTS minimum score of Band 4; or
- MUET minimum score of Band 2; or
- UEPT minimum score of Band 2.
(3) An applicant who does not fulfil any of the criteria under (1) & (2) will be allowed to register conditionally and is required to fulfil any of the criteria under (1) or (2), within 12 months (for Master’s students) and 24 months (for Ph.D. students).
USIM POSTGRADUATE MASTER BY MIXED MODE FEES STRUCTURE: LOCAL STUDENTS - FULL TIME
PROGRAMME | 1st SEMESTER | 2nd - 4th SEMESTER | 4th AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER | TOTAL CREDIT AND FEE | STUDY COST FOR 2 YEARS | |
NO. OF CREDIT | FEE PER CREDIT | |||||
MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | 3,777.00 | 3,037.00 | 287.00 | 50 | 200.00 | 12,888.00 |
USIM POSTGRADUATE MASTER BY MIXED MODE FEES STRUCTURE: LOCAL STUDENTS - PART TIME
PROGRAMME | 1st SEMESTER | 2nd - 4th SEMESTER | 5th SEMESTER | 6th AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER | TOTAL CREDIT AND FEE | STUDY COST FOR 3 YEARS | STUDY COST FOR 4 YEARS | |
NO. OF CREDIT | FEE PER CREDIT | |||||||
MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | 3,217.00 | 2,477.00 | 2,227.00 | 227.00 | 50 | 200.00 | 13,102.00 | 13,556.00 |
USIM POSTGRADUATE MASTER BY MIXED MODE FEES STRUCTURE: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
PROGRAMME | 1st SEMESTER | 2nd - 4th SEMESTER | 4th AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER | TOTAL CREDIT AND FEE | STUDY COST FOR 2 YEARS | |
NO. OF CREDIT | FEE PER CREDIT | |||||
MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | 6,265.00 | 5,525.00 | 275.00 | 50 | 300.00 | 22,840.00 |
The university has the right to withdraw this offer or to terminate you from your study if you are found to suffer from or to be a carrier of contagious/infectious diseases, or to suffer from a medical condition requiring continuous medical care that will adversely affect your study at USIM.
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Applicants can apply via online at https://icgs.usim.edu.my/ and fill the prescribed forms. Forms and supporting authenticated documents must then be submitted through online or mailed to the office.
For information related to visa and student pass, please refer to http://alamiyyah.usim.edu.my
Contact Us
Centre for Academic Management
Division of Graduate Studies
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA
Phone: +606 797 8683 / +606 797 8684
Email: pg@usim.edu.my /study@usim.edu.my
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