Master in Medicine (Internal Medicine)

OVERVIEW

Master in Medicine (Internal Medicine) is a specialist program at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM. Internal Medicine specialists are needed in the hospitals, universities and private sectors, in line with the Ministry of Health effort to address the problem of shortage of physicians ratio of internal to the community. The faculty provides this program with the aim to produce more internal medicine specialists to meet the high demand for the public and private sector with professionals human resources who have expertise in the field of Internal Medicine. Moreover, the number of academics for the program will be improved and will meet the needs of the physicians in the country from time to time. The program also aims to increase the number of Internal Medicine specialists who are able to conduct relevant researches related to health problems in this area.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Phase I : Year 1

• Phase I is conducted for 50 weeks. This phase covers the General Internal Medicine, which includes basic and general medical sciences relevant to internal medicine; and clinical supervision in the field of internal medicine under the appointed specialists.

Phase II : Year 2 and Year 3

• Phase II is conducted for 100 weeks in which candidates must complete training in Medical Specialty I and II. Candidates are compulsory to complete all the attachments within the 100 weeks.
• The course content includes:
  • Medical Specialty I: candidates are required to undergo seven (7) major postings of Cardiology, Respiratory, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology and Hematology, which run for 12 weeks for each attachment.
  • Medical Specialty II: candidates must undergo four (4) minor postings of Rheumatology, Oncology, Dermatology and Infectious Diseases.
• In Year 2, the candidates are required to plan and produce a research proposal in addition to conducting the project. Candidates are also required to send a research proposal no later than 18 months after joining this program.

Phase III : Year 4

• In Year 4 of study, the candidates will be trained to work as a specialist of Internal Medicine. Phase III runs for 50 weeks. This phase includes the General Internal Medicine II and expertise attachements in the field of the sub-specialty of the proposed research projects selected by the candidate in Year 2.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

MALAYSIAN CANDIATE

An applicant who wishes to pursue the MMed (Internal Medicine) course must possess the qualification and experience stipulated by the Senate of the university:

1. Registered with the Malaysian Medical Council
2. Age not exceeding 40 years old upon starting the program
3. In possession of a valid medical Degree (from a university recognized by MMC)
4. A minimum of 3 years clinical experience after obtaining medical degree with a minimum of 6 months in internal medicine or relevant specialties
5. Satisfactory academic achievements
6. Evidence of financial support from the respective sponsors or guarantee letter with 2 guarantors or letter of release from employers
7. Evidence of references of good standing from 2 referees. It is compulsory to provide each referee’s full address and contact number.
8. Free of any disciplinary actions

INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATE

For FOREIGN CANDIDATES, requirements 1-8 apply, plus:

1. Possess a Temporary Practicing Certificate issued by the Malaysian Medical Council before starting practice
2. Undergo 3-6 months of clinical attachment before joining the program. Candidates must pass the entrance exam conducted by the department at the end of the attachment
3. Proof of proficiency in the English language. Candidates must obtain a minimum score of 7.0 in IELTS or 580 in TOEFL (obtained within 2 years prior to date of enrolment)
4. Some degree of proficiency in spoken Bahasa Malaysia is required to ensure effective communication with patients. Candidates must undergo a formal Malay language class offered by the University.

FEES

Postgraduate Tuition Fee - Session Local Students

ACCREDITATION (MQR)

Master in Medicine (Internal Medicine)

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Updated:: 26/09/2025 [irdinaidleen]