Sunway University

Overview of Master in Medical Science in Sunway University Malaysia

Master in Medical Science is a research-based programme for students who graduate from a bachelor’s degree in medical science or a related field. It aims to nurture students with holistic approaches including the opportunities for national or international collaborations, the specialised training courses (seminar, workshops, etc), and a rich clinical research experience.

All research students are required to undertake two modules. The two modules are as listed below:

Clinical Research Methodology - the taught course and students are required to pass this module before the commencement of project. Students will have a designated supervisor who is a member of academic staff with research expertise in the student’s area of study.

Thesis - at the end of work completion, students are expected to submit their Master’s thesis for examination and attend a defence for their thesis.

Course Outline of Master in Medical Science in Sunway University Malaysia

• Aging
• Anatomy
• Behavioral Health
• Biochemistry
• Biostatistics
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Cholesterol Problems
• Cell Biology
• Counseling Psychology
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Genetics
• Histology
• Heart Failure
• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• Hypertension

• Immunology
• Medical Imaging
• Medical Physics
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Neuroscience
• Nuclear Medicine
• Nutrition Science
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Primary Care Geriatrics
• Radiation
• Radiotherapy
• Tissue Engineering
• Toxicology
• Virology

Entry Requirement of Master in Medical Science in Sunway University Malaysia

• A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Sunway University Senate; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences 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 Medical Sciences or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.
   

Specific Requirements
Any of the following:

• TOEFL    550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based)
• IELTS    6.0
• PTE Academic    50 overall (minimum 46 in each skill)
• Cambridge English (First)     75+
• Cambridge English (Advanced)    Minimum 67