Overview
At the end of the Psychological Medicine course from University of Malaya the candidate shall demonstrate:
- thorough knowledge in the field of psychiatry and adequate knowledge in the psychiatric sub-specialties.
- broad knowledge in the fields of psychopathology aspects of etiology, symptomatology, treatment and management.
- ability to take a detailed history, and in carrying out physical and mental state examinations.
- ability to conduct appropriate investigations.
- leadership skills and cooperate with other staff like the clinical psychologist, medical social worker, occupational therapist and others.
- good attitudes and a sense of responsibility while discussing with colleagues and while treating patients.
- good skill in handling discussions and in communicating with patients or their family members.
- capacity to continue acquiring current knowledge in psychiatry and in keeping abreast of latest developments in the field of medicine in general.
- ability to undertake research activities in psychiatry.
- ability to function as a psychiatrist who is efficient in raising the levels of expertise,
- practice and mental health standard in the society.
Career opportunities
After completion of the course, a candidate shall be gazetted/credentialed under a consultant psychiatrist supervision to be certified as a clinical psychiatrist in Malaysia.
Programme Structure
The programme of study comprises three stages as follows:
- Stage I, in the first year of study comprising:
- (i) clinical training in basic attitudes;
- (ii) training in clinical skills and management in psychiatry;
- (iii) training in basic sciences relevant to psychiatry and training in psychiatric management and
- (iv) preparation of two case protocols in general psychiatry.
- (b) Stage II, in the second and third year of study comprising:
- (i) training in clinical psychiatry and rotational postings in psychiatric subspecialties;
- (ii) preparation of case protocols for the number of cases which shall be determined by the department from time to time.
- Stage III, in the forth year of study comprising advanced training in psychiatry and completion of research project
- No candidate shall be permitted to proceed to Stage II of the programme study unless he has passed the Part I Examination
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
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Delivered
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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Other requirements
General requirements
- The degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the University or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate; and
- At least one year of post-full registration clinical experience approved by the Senate.
- Other requirements
- Qualifies for registration as a medical practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia; and
- Satisfies the Department responsible for the candidate’s programme of study in an Entrance Evaluation recognised by the Faculty.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents203100 MYR / year≈ 203100 MYR / year
Living costs
Kuala Lumpur
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