OVERVIEW
This course attempts to produce scientists in Transfusion Science. The students will graduate with Master of Science - Transfusion Science. Graduates from this programme will be able to function more effectively in the Transfusion Science Department. They will be able to perform tasks in the field of transfusion science, stem cell transplant and cord blood
storage. The course consists of three semesters comprising lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals. Students will be required to do a research project related to the chosen field of interest in the second semester culminating in a research dissertation.
Course Structure
Semester I
- Professional and Research Skills
- Genomics and Medicine
- The Principles of Transfusion and
- Transplantation Science
- Research Project
Semester II
- Transfusion in Clinical Medicine
- Transplantation of Clinical Medicine
- Management of Blood Transfusion Services
- Research Project
Semester III
- Research Project
Expertise available in the following Institute:
Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
http://www.amdi.usm.my/
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
A. MBBS/MD; or
B. Bachelor of Science with:
1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum of Band 5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
- A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
Exemption can be given if:
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
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