Psychiatry MARA Technological University

Overview

The Psychiatry degree at MARA Technological University is a full-time course with a maximum of 7-years candidature using English as the main medium of instruction but Bahasa Melayu is sometimes used (where relevant). 

Key Features

The programme aims and objectives are: to incorporate issues of leadership, social responsibility, scholarship, community involvement, ethical values and professionalism surrounding mental health in the training. 

At the end of the programme, candidates should be able to: 

• 1) Empower and apply psychiatry and related medical knowledge in the diagnosis and management of individual with psychological disorders through complete and comprehensive assessment competently. 

• 2) Demonstrate good attitude, effective communication skills and sense of responsibility not only with professional colleagues and other members in mental and health care team but also with patients, family and other community members. 

• 3) Function as an efficient consultant with strong leadership quality imbued with humanistic values and ethical principles in raising the levels of practice and mental health standard in the society. 

• 4) Carry out research activities and continue lifelong learning in psychiatry and its related medical field