Master in Science (Medical Physiology)(R2/720/7/0099) (08/24) (A 9670)

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The Master in Science in Medical Physiology programme in AIMST University is designed to enable graduates to acquire and demonstrate

Acceptable level of understanding of the structure and functioning of the human body
Aptitude for research in a field related to the discipline of medical physiology
Aptitude to teach physiology to undergraduate students in the profession
For pursuing evidence-based physiology education
High standards of professional conducts and
Aptitude for continuous professional development

Programme StructureMinimum Entry RequirementsCareer OpportunityKey Highlights

Programme Structure

Medical Physiology is a full time mixed mode semester based 2 year course composite of core and elective subjects in year 1 that incudes General and Cellular Basis of Medical Physiology, Physiology of Nerve and Muscle, Hematology & Immunology, Gastrointestinal Physiology, Neurophysiology, Endocrinology & Reproduction, Cardiovascular Physiology, Pulmonary Physiology, Renal and Acid-Base Physiology. Research Methods, Biostatistics & Ethics; Research Projects in year 2 A combination of teaching-learning methods including student seminars, lecturers, tutorials, laboratory practical, assignments and student initiated learning, elective modules, journal club presentation and research project.

Minimum Entry Requirements

QUALIFICATION	ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Master Degree by Mixed Mode as of Programme Standards Medical and Health Science:	A bachelor degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or A bachelor degree or equivalent with CGPA of between 2.50 and 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or A bachelor degree or equivalent with CGPA of less than 2.50 in related field and a minimum of 5 years working experience in the related field
Master’s by Mixed Mode as of Standards for Master’s and Doctoral Degree:	A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).

QUALIFICATION

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Master Degree by Mixed Mode as of Programme Standards Medical and Health Science:

A bachelor degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
A bachelor degree or equivalent with CGPA of between 2.50 and 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
A bachelor degree or equivalent with CGPA of less than 2.50 in related field and a minimum of 5 years working experience in the related field

Master’s by Mixed Mode as of Standards for Master’s and Doctoral Degree:

A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment
Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).

Career Opportunities

Further research leading to a PhD
Teaching careers in academia

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Maju institute for Education Development
Bank loan– CIMB Bank, Bank Rakyat, AGRO Bank
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EPF
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