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31 Master's degrees offered by the university
Pathology (Haematology)
Pathology (Haematology) at University of Malaya is a large and diverse field that allows a doctor to participate in multiple areas of the field or focus their scope to a specific area. It is a speciality that focuses on diagnostic work involving tissues, blood and body effluents.
Dental Science
The Master of Dental Science programme offered at Universiti Malaya is a research programme in which the research component comprises one hundred (100) percent of the whole programme of study.
Medical Science (by Research)
The Master of Medical Science (by Research) from University of Malaya is a broad-based postgraduate degree designed to allow students to pursue research topics in a range of areas and disciplines within the scope of Medical Science.
Pathology (Medical Microbiology)
The Master of Pathology (Medical Microbiology) programme offered by University of Malaya covers comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to equip graduates with the necessary proficiency to become clinicians who are involved in diagnostic laboratory work and for the field of Forensic Pathology, the involvement with investigations into causes of death and medico legal work.
Paediatric Surgery
This Paediatric Surgery course from University of Malaya was approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and has been fully supported by the Ministry of Health through scholarships or paid leave granted to applicants for the whole duration of each course.
Internal Medicine
Candidates for this Internal Medicine program at University of Malaya will be exposed to all aspects of this from most all specialties, learn appropriate communication skills and multidisciplinary team-based learning which incorporate wholistic management of patients.
Clinical Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
The Clinical Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) programme at University of Malaya cover a range of dental disciplines that are delivered and conducted in different mode of study to meet the needs and interest of the candidates; i.e. coursework, clinical coursework, coursework and dissertation (mixed-mode), and research programmes.
Pathology (Forensic Pathology)
The Master of Medical Science in Pathology (Forensic Pathology) programme at University of Malaya covers comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to equip graduates with the necessary proficiency to become clinicians who are involved in diagnostic laboratory work and for the field of Forensic Pathology, the involvement with investigations into causes of death and medicolegal work.
Pathology (Chemical Pathology)
The Master of Pathology (Chemical Pathology) programme offered by University of Malaya covers comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to equip graduates with the necessary proficiency to become clinicians who are involved in diagnostic laboratory work and for the field of Forensic Pathology, the involvement with investigations into causes of death and medico legal work.
Neurosurgery
The Neurosurgery programme from University of Malaya will facilitate the teaching and training of neurosurgical specialist with an adequate level of knowledge, skills, ethics and professionalism.
Epidemiology
The SPM department from University of Malaya is now offering a new Master program in Epidemiology for those who are aspiring to work in the field of epidemiology at the local, national and international levels.
Emergency Medicine
In June 2005 the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Malaya presented the Master of Emergency Medicine degree course.
Medical Science (Regenerative Medicine)
The goal of the Medical Science (Regenerative Medicine) program from University of Malaya is to equip the graduates with specialized knowledge and research skills, to involve in the career or industry-specific in the field of tissue engineering/regenerative medicine.
Medical Education
The Master of Medical Education is a 1-year Master programme from University of Malaya designed for professionals in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, allied health and education to embrace the latest innovations in the curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment and evaluation of an academic programme.
Surgery
The word ‘surgery’ is derived from the Greek Churriguera meaning ‘hand work’. The exact art and the subtle science that is demanded from experts in this field is clearly illustrated in the Master of Surgery programme offered by University of Malaya.
Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at University of Malaya is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat, as well as head and neck disorders. A more commonly used term for this specialty is ENT (ear, nose and throat).
Sports Medicine
This Sports Medicine programme from University of Malaya aims to produce graduates, who are highly skilled or experts in the work of prevention and treatment of sports injuries among those undergoing physical activity.
Rehabilitation Medicine
This Master of Rehabilitation Medicine training program in University of Malaya is a 4-year postgraduate clinical program. UM is the only institution in Malaysia providing this program and it is supervised by a team of medical lecturers and consultants who guide residents in the knowledge and skills necessary for rehabilitation of a wide range of disorders.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University of Malaya is a diverse discipline on the study of women and their medical problems. The scope of study range from general gynaecological disorders, infertility, gynaecological malignancies and menopause.
Nursing Science
The Master of Nursing Science from University of Malaya is an academic program that is designed to provide opportunities for nurses to develop advanced skills in professional nursing.