Overview

The department has always played an important role in the Universiti Malaya as a major referral center for Malaysia. Patients are referred from general practitioners and specialists both within the hospital and also from outstation. They also attend via the Accident and Emergency department and through the Walk in clinics.

Key facts

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (Clinical) is committed to increasing future experts in the field of surgery. Students are exposed to the finer points of surgery, as well as equipped with comprehensive preparation in the fundamentals. Students will be able to improve the care of surgical patients, and effectively addresses the demands of practicing surgeons, surgery residents, medical students, surgical patients, and the public.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 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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60

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59

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate

Special Requirements:

At least one (1) year of post-full registration clinical experience approved by the Senate
Qualifies for registration as a Medical Practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia; and
Pass the entrance assessment and interview and has passed MedEx or MRCS (Part 1 and 2)
6 Months minimum of General Surgery posting and 6 Months minimum of Cardiothoracic Surgery posting prior to application
Candidates who are non-Malaysian citizen will be required to undertake and satisfactorily complete a three (3) months period of clinical attachment in the Department of Surgery prior to acceptance into the program.

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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

672700 MYR / year

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Citizens or residents

300100 MYR / year

≈ 300100 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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