Overview

The general aim of this Ophthalmology Masters degree training from University of Malaya is to produce competent Ophthalmologists who are able to practice safely and effectively.

Successful candidates will be recognised as Specialists in Ophthalmology by the Malaysian Medical Council and Malaysian National Specialist Register (usually after a period of gazettement and/ or further supervised training).

Career opportunity

Candidates are expected to be able to practice as Ophthalmologists in Malaysia. Additionally, recent graduates have also gone on to practice in Myanmar, Sudan, Iran, Iraq, United Arab Emirates and the Maldives.

Programme Structure

The programme comprises three stages as follows:

Stage I, in the first year of study, comprising training in the basic medical sciences, basic ocular sciences, basic ophthalmology and related medical and surgical disciplines;
Stage II, in the second and third year of study, comprising clinical ophthalmology training, medical postings and preparation of a case studies report for the number of cases which shall be as determined by the Department from time to time; and
Stage III, in the fourth year of study comprising advanced clinical training in Ophthalmology and a research project.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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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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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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

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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