AIMST University

Overview of Master in Science in Medical Physiology in AIMST University Malaysia

MASTER IN SCIENCE (MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY)

The Master in Science in Medical Physiology programme in AIMST University is designed to enable graduates to acquire and demonstrate

• Acceptable level of understanding of the structure and functioning of the human body,

• Aptitude for research in a field related to the discipline of medical physiology,

• Aptitude to teach physiology to undergraduate students in the profession

• For pursuing evidence-based physiology education,

• High standards of professional conducts and

• Aptitude for continuous professional development

Programme Outline

Components of the Programme

Year 1 & 2

Medical Physiology is a semester-based 2-year course composite of core and elective subjects in year 1 that includes General and Cellular Basis of Medical Physiology, Physiology of Nerve and Muscle, Hematology & Immunology, Gastrointestinal Physiology, Neurophysiology, Endocrinology & Reproduction, Cardiovascular Physiology, Pulmonary Physiology, Renal and Acid-Base Physiology

Research Methods, Biostatistics & Ethics; Research Projects in year 2

A combination of teaching-learning methods including student seminars, lectures, tutorials, laboratory practical, assignments and student-initiated learning, elective modules, journal club presentation and research project.

Foundation Programme

This programme consists of three taught modules: Fundamentals in Humans Anatomy, Human Physiology and Medical Biochemistry. The Foundation Programme is optional for those whose entry qualification is MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, B.Nursing or B. Biomedical Sciences; candidates whose primary qualification is not one of the above degrees must undergo this programme.

Assessment

There is an examination at the end of the Foundation Programme, theory and a practical examination at the end of Year 1, one written paper in Research Methods, Biostatistics and Ethics in Year 2. Successful completion of a thesis of the research project and defence of the thesis is also required for graduation.

Career Opportunities

• Further research leading to a PhD

• Teaching careers in academia