Overview

Master of Paediatric Surgery from University of Malaya scope of practice encompasses disorders involving the gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, thoracic, urological, vascular, and endocrine systems, and the oncological conditions related to these systems. Burns, polytrauma and transplant surgery may also require the expertise of paediatric surgeons. The ultimate objective of the Paediatric Surgeon is to facilitate a full and healthy life for their patients.

Key facts

The Master of Paediatric Surgery programme is available to prospective trainees after a minimum of two years in clinical practice following their basic medical degree. The programme duration is a minimum of four years and additionally provides the basis for further sub-specialisation in areas such as urology, complex minimally invasive surgery, oncology, trauma surgery and organ transplantation surgery.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stage I in the first year of study comprising Applied Basic Sciences and General Principles of Surgery and/or subspecialties in Surgery.
Stage II in the second, third and fourth years of study comprising:
Six (6) months in Paediatric Medicine, with rotation postings in Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care and Paediatric Oncology.
Subsequent 2½ years (30 months): Training in Applied Basic Sciences relevant to Paediatric Surgery, including Embryology, Principles and Practice of Paediatric Surgery, and clinical problems in Paediatric Surgery
Research project report or case book
At the beginning of Stage II, a candidate should either
undertake a research project and submit a research report not later than three months before the Final Examination; or
submit a case book of 12 interesting cases in detail with review of the literature not later than three months before the Final Examination.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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59

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
Produce publications in related field; or
Receive a scholarship; or
Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
Pass an interview conducted by faculty; or
Pass a special evaluation by faculty.

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Tuition Fees

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291700 MYR / year

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Citizens or residents

203100 MYR / year

≈ 203100 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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