Master in Science (Medical Physiology)(N/0912/8/0001) (08/29) (MQA/PA 15672)
MASTER IN SCIENCE (MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY)
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
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Programme Outline
Components of the Programme
Year 1 & 2
Medical Physiology is a semester-based 2-year course composite of core and elective subjects in year 1 that includes 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, lectures, tutorials, laboratory practical, assignments and student-initiated learning, elective modules, journal club presentation and research project.
Foundation Programme
This programme consists of three taught modules: Fundamentals in Humans Anatomy, Human Physiology and Medical Biochemistry. The Foundation Programme is optional for those whose entry qualification is MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, B.Nursing or B. Biomedical Sciences; candidates whose primary qualification is not one of the above degrees must undergo this programme.
Assessment
There is an examination at the end of the Foundation Programme, theory and a practical examination at the end of Year 1, one written paper in Research Methods, Biostatistics and Ethics in Year 2. Successful completion of a thesis of the research project and defence of the thesis is also required for graduation.
| QUALIFICATION | ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS |
| MQA requirement: Masters by research & Masters by Mixed Mode: CGPA > 2.75, for 2.75 >CGPA> 2.5 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment. Masters by coursework: Min CGPA of 2.5 *Int Student- TOEFL Min Score 550 or IELTS Min Score 6.0 If No Language Criteria then need to pass Language Placement Examination at University Level |
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| Degrees | Bachelor‘s Degree 1) Min CGPA of 2.75 as accepted by HEP Senate. 2) 2.75 > CGPA > 2.50 with internal 3) CGPA < 2.5 with a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field. |
Career Opportunities
- Further research leading to a PhD
- Teaching careers in academia
