Entry Requirement MSc (MD780)

1. Bachelor with Honours degree from UiTM or any Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Government of Malaysia with CGPA of ≥ 2.75; or

2. Applicant with CGPA of 2.50 subject to 1 year as Research Assistant with an outcome i.e literature review or abstract or published data and assessment of student's attitude (e.g sincerity and time management skills)

3. MUET minimum score of Band 4 OR IELTS/TOEFL minimum Band 6.0/550

Duration

List of MSc Research Offered by the Faculty of Medicine, UiTM

1. Medical Ethics and Law, Bioethics

2. Cancer research in breast ca, colorectal, osteosarcoma

3. Metabolic diseases research

4. Coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis

5. Ocular pharmacology

6. Antiviral drug discovery

7. Drug delivery with nanotechnology

8. Antihypertensive new drug discovery

9. Neuroscience study in neurodegeneration, neurocognitive and neurotoxicity

10. Female reproductive system

11. Embryology

12. Reproductive disorder

13. Allergic asthma research

14. Ferroptosis research

15. Lipid peroxidation research

16. Gastrointestinal flora study and gut microbiome research

17. Forensic anthropology

18. Natural products studies

19. Pathology

20. Microbiology

21. Forensic entomology

22. Vascular biology

23. Fibro inflammation

** if the field is not listed, please contact coordinator to inquire further

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Within five years of graduation, our graduates will be researchers who…

PEO 1

are knowledgeable, possess adept skills and competent in conducting sound scientific research.

PEO 2

excel in collaborative teamwork across diverse professional disciplines and consistently uphold ethical standards and good professional conduct.

PEO 3

actively engage in entrepreneurial activities and embrace life-long learning for personal and professional advancement.

Programme Learning Objectives (PLO)

Upon completion, the graduates of MD780 will be able to

PLO 1

Demonstrate mastery in the principles, concepts, theories, and technical knowledge in the field of research.

PLO 2

Apply creative thinking and scientific reasoning to address problems/ issues in the field of medical science research.

PLO 3

Display proficiency in conducting standard experimental skills in the field of research.

PLO 4

Demonstrate effective collaboration and teamwork skills in interdisciplinary research settings ethically and professionally.

PLO 5

Display clear and effective communication skills in disseminating research findings to peers, superiors and community.

PLO 6

Use relevant and appropriate technologies and computational tools in research activities.

PLO 7

Apply quantitative and qualitative methods to analyse and evaluate numerical data.

PLO 8

Demonstrate leadership, responsibility in planning, and managing work within own team and with collaborative teams in the field of research study.

PLO 9

Demonstrate good self-management skills and self-advancement in navigating the demands of medical science research.

PLO 10

Use entrepreneurial skills to enhance research outcomes and findings within the field of medical science research.

PLO 11

Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical principles, regulatory standards and professional codes of practice governing research conduct.

Entry Requirement PhD (MD990)

1. Master’s Degree (in relevant fields) from UiTM or any Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Government of Malaysia; OR

2. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (in a relevant field) with working experience in a related field recognized by the UiTM Senate

3. MUET minimum score of Band 4 OR IELTS/TOEFL minimum Band 6.0/550

Duration

List of PhD Research Offered by the Faculty of Medicine, UiTM

1. Medical Ethics and Law, Bioethics

2. Cancer research in breast ca, colorectal, osteosarcoma

3. Metabolic diseases research

4. Coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis

5. Ocular pharmacology

6. Antiviral drug discovery

7. Drug delivery with nanotechnology

8. Antihypertensive new drug discovery

9. Neuroscience study in neurodegeneration, neurocognitive and neurotoxicity

10. Female reproductive system

11. Embryology

12. Reproductive disorder

13. Allergic asthma research

14. Ferroptosis research

15. Lipid peroxidation research

16. Gastrointestinal flora study and gut microbiome research

17. Forensic anthropology

18. Natural products studies

19. Pathology

20. Microbiology

21. Forensic entomology

22. Vascular biology

23. Fibro inflammation

** if the field is not listed, please contact coordinator to inquire further

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Within five years of graduation, our graduates will be researchers who…

PEO 1

are research scholars and thought leaders that advance transformative research in the field of medical science.

PEO 2

foster successful collaboration with various professional disciplines and serve as an ethical role model within the research teams.

PEO 3

optimize personal and professional growth to drive scientific breakthroughs and entrepreneurial innovation within the field of research in medical science.

Programme Learning Objectives (PLO)

Upon completion, the graduates of MD990 will be able to….

PLO 1

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the advanced knowledge of medical science research.

PLO 2

Synthesize new, complex ideas and advanced concepts of medical science knowledge to resolve problems/ issues in the field of medical science research.

PLO 3

Design innovative techniques or skills to seamlessly integrate them into solving complex and emerging problems.

PLO 4

Exhibit good personality and exemplary collaborative skills when engaging with diverse workplace environments and communities.

PLO 5

Exhibit impactful and engaging communication strategies in conveying research discoveries to peers, scholarly communities, and society.

PLO 6

Innovate existing technologies and computational tools to optimize research activities and outcomes.

PLO 7

Critically evaluate numerical data and statistical methods to support and enhance research activities.

PLO 8

Display effective leadership capabilities and full responsibility in navigating diverse teams towards impactful research outcomes.

PLO 9

Exemplify exceptional self-management skills and proactive self-advancement strategies when dealing with rigorous challenges in medical science research.

PLO 10

Apply entrepreneurial skills to catalyse opportunities for innovation within medical science research.

PLO 11

Display proficiency in navigating ethical considerations and upholding professional standards in research practices within the context of medical science research.