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CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTERS APPLICATION TO
UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA

General Requirements Application Procedure for Local candidates
1. A candidate from any university recognized by the government of Malaysia
and Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
2. Age below 40 years on the day of enrolment.
3. Candidate must complete 3 years compulsory service or at least one year
after internship based on the current 2 years internship period.
4. Self-sponsored private student is NOT eligible to apply to obviate problems
related to post-qualification gazettement, credential evaluation and practice
registration.
5. Application for candidates currently serving for the Ministry of Health is done
by the “Unit Pusat Universiti” (UPU)
6. Candidate from local universities or higher education academic institutions
must apply through the Secretariat of Postgraduate Studies and International
Relations.
7. Registrations with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) prior to starting the
course is a must.
8. Candidate must be sponsored by the Ministry of Health or other higher
education academic institution.
9. Screening for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV infections is a must. Proof of
the status is required.

Additional Criteria for Specific Disciplines

Emergency Medicine

1. Working experience in any Emergency Department discipline for at least 2
years or 1 year in Emergency Department plus 1 year in any acute medical
department ( i.e. Internal medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedic and
Anaesthesia)
2. Priority given to candidates with:
(a) Experience and certificates in Life Support courses
(BLS, BTC, ATLS, MTLS, PHDC, PALS, MIMMS, ACLS)
(b) Member of Medical Team
(c) Involvement in Community Projects
(d) Volunteer in MERCY, St. John Ambulance or Red Crescent
Society
(e) Experience in Publications in refreed journals and proceeding.

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

1. Has a minimum of 4 years working experience with the Government of
Malaysia with more than 1 year in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
(O&G)
2. Has strong interest in the field of O & G and preferably has undergone
relevant courses or has sat for the MRCOG Examination.

Orthopaedic Surgery

1. Working experience in any surgical-based discipline for at least 1 year.
Otorhinolaryngology
No specific criteria required. All general requirements are applicable.

Internal Medicine

1. Recognized medical degree
2. Registered with MMC
3. At least six months experience in Internal Medicine (preferable)

Paediatrics

1. Obtained medical degree MD/MBBS/MBBCh from a University recognized by
Malaysian Medical Council
2. 2 years working experience in Paediatric Unit
3. Pass the entrance exam and interview conducted by the University

Psychiatry

1. Obtained medical degree recognized by MMC
2. At least 1 year clinical experience in any speciality after completing
housemanship (preference will be given to candidates with experience in
Psychiatry )

Family Medicine

1. Obtained a recognized medical degree
2. At least 2 years working experience after completing Housemanship
3. Pass the entrance exam and interview conducted by the University
4. Preference will be given to candidates with working experience at
Government Health Clinics/Polyclinics

Public Health

No specific criteria required. All general requirements are applicable.

Parasitology

1. Obtained a CGPA > 3.00 at Undergraduate level in any Science field,
Biology, Biomedical
2. Pass entrance exam and interview conducted by the University.

Anatomy

1. Masters Program
Obtained a recognized Medical (MD/MBBS/MBBCh) or Dental (BDS) degree
Obtained a recognized degree in BSc (honours) or Bachelor of Veterinary
Science degree
2. PhD Program
Obtained a recognized masters degree in Anatomy
Candidates in Anatomy Masters program and doing research in UKM can
write in to UKM Postgraduate Training Committee to be considered for
continuation of their studies in the PhD program

Pharmacology

Pass the entrance exam and interview conducted by the University
1. Masters Program
1.1 Obtained recognized degree in any one of these field:
a. MBBS/MD/MBBCh
b. BSc (Hons) in Biomedical
c. BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology or Bpharm
d. Bachelor of Veterinary Science
e. BDS
2. PhD Program
Obtained a recognized MSc Pharmacology or MPharm degree.

Biochemistry

1. Obtained a recognized degree in Medicine or Biomedical or Biotechnology
or Molecular Biology with minimum CGPA > 2.6
General Requirements and Application Procedure for International
Candidates
1. A candidate from any university recognized by the Government of Malaysia
and Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
2. Age below 37 years on the day of enrolment
3. Proof of proficiency in spoken and written English is required. An eligible
candidate must have IELTS band of 7.0 or above, or TOEFL score of at least
750.
4. Proof of good financial standing for the entire period of the course.
5. Candidate must have own medical protection policy cover.
6. Candidate must have health insurance cover.
7. Screening for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV infection is a must. Proof of
the status is required.
8. International candidates from higher education academic institutions or
medical centers must apply directly through the Secretariat of Postgraduate
Studies and International Relations of the university Kebangsaan Malaysia
Medical Center.


Additional Criteria for Specific Disciplines

Emergency Medicine
1. Working experience in any Emergency Department discipline for at least 2
years or 1 year in Emergency Department plus 1 year in any acute medical
department (i.e. Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedic and
Anaesthesia)
2. A candidate who has fulfilled all of the above eligibility criteria is required to
do a 6 month pre-enrolment clinical attachment at the UKM Medical Centre.
During the attachment, the candidate will be under probation and supervision.
A satisfactory report during the attachment is necessary for successful
enrolment into the programme.

Obstetrics & Gynaecology
1. Has a minimum of 4 years working experience with more than 2 years
experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
2. Has undergone clinical training in the Department of Obstetrics &
Gynaecology for at least 3 months.

Orthopaedic Surgery
1. Working experience in any surgical-based discipline for at least 2 years.
Internal Medicine
1. At least 1 year experience in Internal Medicine.
2. Have passed the exam (theory and clinical) following a 3 month attachment
programme with Department of Medicine UKMMC.
3. Registered with Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
4. Passed the IELTS with band 7.0 or TOEFL > 550.
5. Have a sponsor (government or personal)
6. Age limit 40 years old.

Paediatrics
Passed the IELTS exam

Psychiatry
Passed the IELTS or TOEFL

Family Medicine
1. Passed the IELTS exam
2. Pass the entrance exam and interview conducted by the University.
3. To undergo 3 months attachment at UKMMC to assess the candidates ability
to adapt to the program and fluency in Malay language

Radiology
1. At least 2 year experience as a Medical Officer/Registrar in Medicine, Surgery
or Orthopaedic
2. At least 1 year experience in Radiology in your own country with letter of
recommendation from the supervising Radiologist. We would prefer
candidates with experience in all the imaging modalities ( plain film, contrast
studies, ultrasound, CT and MRI)
3. Good spoken and written English. TOEFL/IELTS 7-7.5 or equivalent with
proof of certificate
4. Age limit 40 years
5. Experience in research is an added advantage
6. Pass the entrance exam and interview conducted by the University

Parasitology
1. Pass the IELTS/TOEFL exam
2. Sponsored by government or must have 2 personal guarantors