Medical Science (Regenerative Medicine) Universiti Malaya

Overview

Programme Educational Objective(s)

• Graduates who establish themselves as a practising professional in the field of regenerative medicine.
• Graduates who engage in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and interdisciplinary learning appropriate for regenerative medicine industries or academic careers.
• Graduates who contribute to sustainable development and the well-being of society.

Programme Learning Outcome(s)

• Evaluate the knowledge pertaining to the discipline of medical Science in regenerative medicine.

• Apply practical skills for industry and/or research purposes in the discipline of medical Science in regenerative medicine.

• Integrate social skills and responsibility toward fellow humans and animals in the discipline of medical science in regenerative medicine.

• Develop and perform ideal core human values, attitudes and professionalism ethics in the discipline of medical science in regenerative medicine.

• Demonstrate communication skills, leadership abilities and qualities as well as team spirit in the discipline of medical science in regenerative medicine.

• Solve problems in a scientific manner to improve the quality of the discipline of medical science in regenerative medicine.

• Integrate skills for information gathering and lifelong learning in the discipline of medical science in regenerative medicine.

Career Opportunity

The career opportunities upon the completion of this program includes the potential employment as bioprocess development scientists, research and development manager for medical related products, product application specialists in various bio-industries (i.e. biotechnology-related industries, pharmaceutical industries, clinical and medical engineering industries), quality assurance managers (such as those relating to GMP and GLP accredited laboratories or industries), laboratory application specialists, clinical specialist trainee and panels or officials for Regulatory bodies such as the National Pharmacy Regulatory Division (NPRA; formerly known as National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau, NPCB). 

The structure of the program is not specifically designed for those who wish to pursue a Philosophy of Doctorate (PhD) degree upon the completion of this program, as it was structured to meet the industry needs; however, the program was designed to take into consideration the possibility that candidates may want to continue their studies by ensuring that they will have sufficient research skills at the end of their training to enable them to purse a PhD degree confidently. 

In addition, students from this program is expected to be equipped with skills sufficient for them to pursue an academic or research fellow career in the field of regenerative medicine.