UCSI University

Overview of Doctor Of Medicine MD in UCSI University Malaysia

UCSI University’s Medicine programme recruits and trains students to become medical doctors to meet the needs of the healthcare system of the country. This goal is achieved with highly quali?ed sta?, fully-equipped laboratories as well as other essential facilities. With learning as its training thrust, active student participation is the standard expectation.

At the end of the MD programme, the graduates would have attained the fundamental knowledge, attitude, and skills in the following ?ve areas:

• Basic medical services
• Clinical and therapeutic methods, procedures, and investigations
• Community health and family medicine
• Communication skills
• Professional competence

Features of the MD Programme

1. Student-centred Learning
   With a student-centred rather than teacher-centred programme, the curriculum is structured to foster and encourage student learning and the fostering of ownership over their own learning as the main objective.
2. Problem-based Learning (PBL)
   The Faculty recognises that the philosophy of using problems to learn is the most e?ective learning approach suited to medicine, and is used to enhance the learning in Basic Medical Sciences.
3. Integrated Learning
   Both Basic Sciences and Clinical Sciences are integrated throughout the academic training with early clinical exposure in the form of hospital visits to enhance the learning of Basic Sciences and to facilitate student transition to a comprehensive hospital & Community-based learning that enables students to develop their interviewing, communication, and physical examination skills. Arranged in Year 2 of the programme, these visits enable students to put their training into practice, as well as to facilitate their transition into the clinical environment in Year 3.
4. Computer-assisted Learning
   The learning process is further strengthened with active incorporation of multimedia tools, which include a computerised multi-purpose laboratory and 3D cyber anatomy software for anatomy dissection sessions.

Programme Details

The five-year M.D. programme is segregated into two phases. Phase 1 of the programme (the first two years) is conducted at the Kuala Lumpur campus while Phase 2 (the final three years) is based at the clinical school at the Terengganu campus. Each semester comprises approx 16 weeks of class sessions whereby the hours of contact for each session ranges between one to two hours per session.

Accredited by

Malaysian Medical Council

Maldives Medical and Dental Council

Listed by

World Health Organisation

Interview

Academically-qualified candidates are required to attend an interview for admission. The outcome of the interview determines a candidate's successful admission into the programme.

Assessments

There will be two Professional Examinations. The Professional Examination 1 comprises two parts: the first part to be taken at the end of the first year and the second part at the end of second year. The student will proceed to the subsequent year on passing this examination. Students may be allowed to re-sit but will be excluded from the course if they fail the re-sit examination. Students may also request to repeat the year in lieu of a re-sit examination but he can do so ONLY ONCE for Phase 1.

The Professional Examination 2 will be conducted at the end of the Phase 2, final year. Those who fail may be allowed to take re-sit the examination after SIX MONTHS.

Notwithstanding the above, students are subject to the rules and ethics of the professions in their daily performance. Repeated non-compliance can result in their being precluded from the course

Entry Requirement of Doctor Of Medicine MD in UCSI University Malaysia

Qualification

Academic Requirements

STPM

Grade BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics or Mathematics

A-levels

Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics or Mathematics

Matriculation
Or
Foundation in Science
Or
Pre-Medical course

CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects i.e.

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics or Mathematics

Provided the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution
and
SPM with minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs each in

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics; and
• Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
• another subject

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics

Monash University Foundation Pre University Program (MUFYor
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation
or
Western Australia Curriculum Council
or
HSC Sydney Australia
or
Trinity College Foundation Studies
or
Australian Universities Foundation Programmes
or
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
or
Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12
or
Australian Matriculation (Ausmat)

Aggregate or average of 80% or the equivalent of B in any 3 subjects i.e.

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics or Mathematics

or

80% ATAR provided the subjects include

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics or Mathematics

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
or
New Zealand Bursary

Average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e.

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics or Mathematics

Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
or
Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP / Canadian Grade 12/13)
or
Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12

Average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e.

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics or Mathematics

Indian Pre-university

Average of 70% in any 3 subjects i.e.

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics or Mathematics

International Baccalaureate (IB)

30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level
and
attained a minimum score of 4 each in

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics or Mathematics

Diploma in Health Sciences

CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)

and

Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 1⁄2 years in the same accredited institution

and

SPM / O-Levels or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification is 2Bs each in

• Biology; and/or
• Chemistry; and/or
• Physics; and

3 Credits each in

• English; and
• Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
• another subject

Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences

CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)
5-year medical programme
or
CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.0)
4-year graduate entry medical programme

Degree in the Arts or Humanities

CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)
5-year medical programme
or
CGPA 3.75 (out of 4.0)
4-year graduate entry medical programme

English Language Requirements

Any one of the following:

• TOEFL – Score of 213 (computer-based) or 550 (written-based)
• IELTS – Minimum overall Band score of 6.0
• 1119 English / ‘O’ Levels English – Minimum B3
• MUET – Minimum Band 4

Important Facts

• For local and international students, exemption for their English requirement will be given once the candidate is able to provide a letter stating that English was the medium of instruction during their secondary academic qualification.
• “Conditional Letter of Offer” will be issued for International students who needs to fulfil CETE (English level) at UCSI University only. The students are given a duration of one (1) year to fulfil the said requirement at UCSI University BEFORE they are allowed enrol in the main programme.

*Otherwise the applicants are required to fulfil the above mentioned English requirements as when the application is made.

Admission Interview

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an interview. Acceptance for admission to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Programme is subject to the outcome of the interview and the availability of seats

Career Opportuniteis of Doctor Of Medicine MD in UCSI University Malaysia

Following successful completion of the medical degree, graduates are eligible for provisional registration with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). After serving a compulsory housemanship year, they are eligible for full registration in Malaysia, but Malaysian citizens will be required by the Ministry of Health to undertake a further three years of compulsory service. The following list is the samples of specialisation and sub-specialisation should the students intend to further their studies.

Specialisation - At least 4 years

• Pathology
• Immunology
• Internal Medicine
• General Surgery
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Orthopaedics
• Paediatrics
• Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
• Ophthalmology (Eye)
• Radiology
• Anaesthesiology
• Community Medicine

Sub-specialisation - A further 2 to 4 years

• Cardiology
• Gastroenterology
• Plastic Surgery

Courses Offered of Doctor Of Medicine MD in UCSI University Malaysia

PHASE 1: (BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES)

Year 1

Semester 1

• Foundation in Medical Sciences
• Genetics
• Basic Clinical Sciences
• Community Studies and Bioethics
• Behavioural Sciences, Communicarion Skills and Professional Personal Development

Semester 2

• Haemopoietic System and Immunology
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Endocrine System
• Community Studies and Bioethics
• Behavioural Sciences, Communication Skills and Professional Personal Development

Year 2

Semester 1

• Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition
• Renal System
• Reproductive System
• Community Studies and Bioethics
• Behavioural Sciences, Communication Skills and Professional Personal Development

Semester 2

• Neurosciences
• Musculoskeletal System and Skin
• Communicable Diseases
• Community Studies and Bioethics
• Behavioural Sciences, Communication Skills and Professional Personal Development
• Professional Examination 1

PHASE 2: (CLINICAL-SCIENCES)

Year 3

• Community Medicine I
• Internal Medical I
• Paediatrics I
• General Surgery I
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology I
• Orientation to Clinical Practice
• CPR course

Year 4

• Community Medicine II
• Orthopaedics
• Psychiatry
• Dermatology
• Radiology
• Ophthalmology
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Accident and Emergency
• Anaesthesiology
• Forensic Medicine
• Therapeutic Medicine
• Specialty Posting
• Elective

Year 5

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine II
• Paediatrics II
• General Surgery II
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology II
• Professional Examination 2

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

– For Malaysian students:

1. Ethnic Relations
2. Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation

– For foreign students:

1. Malaysian Studies
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3