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Master in Dermatology

Type of Study

Coursework

Duration of Studies

Full-Time  : 6 – 9 Semesters (Maximum)

*This programme is only offered Full-Time.

Intake

June & December

General Requirements
  1. Basic medical degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or M.D., M.B.B.S., M.B. Ch; recognized by the Senate; AND
  2. Postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine e.g. Master in Internal Medicine or MRCP U.K. or Ireland; AND
  3. A fully gazetted specialist in Internal Medicine (for Malaysian); AND
  4. The first degree must be from a recognized university registered by the Malaysian Medical Council; AND
  5. A letter / proof of financial support must be attached. All international and sel-financed applicants must produce an accepted written proof of financial status either in a form of an active bank/financial Institution statement or accepted letter of guarantee; AND
  6. At least 2 years of clinical experience after the basic medical degree; AND 
  7. Undergone clinical training (minimum 3 months) in the Faculty of Medicine Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia with good performance*
    *(For non-citizen students : subjected to other entry requirements).

Flowchart of Credentialing and Privileging in HCTM for International Candidates

DEFINITION

Credentialing: a process to set the standards and to do an evaluation for a person’s qualification in a field or procedure. It is recognition for the professional training done by a medical practitioner.

Privileges: the rights given by the hospital for a medical practitioner to give treatments or to do procedures on hospital patients based on the qualifications of the training, and the medical practitioner’s experience and expertise.