UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

Master of Science in Chinese Medicine

(R/0917/7/0004)(03/27)(MQA/SWA5352)

Programme Description
Master of Science in Chinese Medicine : Full course name
R/0917/7/0004: Course code
03/27: Expiry date (month/year)
MQA/SWA5352: Accreditation status and reference code

Programme Details
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

  1. Graduates who use their practical and analytical skills to contribute to the development in medical science and to the well-being of society.
  2. Graduates who are ethical, professional in their conduct and effective in communication.
  3. Graduates who are engaged in life-long learning and continued professional development.
  4. Graduate who can contribute to national and global development through teaching, learning and research.
Programme Learning Outcome (PLO)

Upon graduation, students from this programme are able to:
  1. Demonstrate a strong foundation in the scientific principles underlying research.
  2. Apply information and knowledge for the formulation of a research project.
  3. Conduct research activities related to the selected area of research in an organised manner.
  4. Selectively use information and digital technologies for good data processing and interpretation of outcomes.
  5. Demonstrate numeracy skills through the analysis, interpretation and presentation of research data.
  6. Interact clearly with peers, supervisors and research communities.
  7. Convey ideas and findings effectively through research proposals, oral presentations and publications.
  8. Demonstrate competent leadership capacity and teamwork in a research-based environment. 
  9. Demonstrate life-long learning for continued professional development. 
  10. Incorporate entrepreneurial thinking in the conduct of research for improving human’s health.
  11. Adhere to relevant legal, ethical, professional and sustainable practice, as well as cultural and religious sensitivities.

Intake    
 : Open throughout the year     
Duration         : Full Time : Normal 2 years - Max 4 years
  Part Time : Normal 3 years - Max 6 years       
Indicative Fees        : Local : RM 8,998.00 ~ RM 9,907
  International : RM 17,356.00      
Programme Structure      : Concept and Methodology in Chinese Medicine Research              Directed Reading in Medical Science
  Dissertation   

Entry Requirement

Academic Requirement
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.75 and above or equivalent as approved by the Senate; or
2. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with CGPA of 2.50 and above but less than CGPA of 2.75, subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
3. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 but less than CGPA of 2.50, and show evidence of at least five (5) years of relevant working or research experience can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
4. Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR and meet the minimum CGPA set out in (1) to (3).
Language Requirement
IELTS Academic : 5.0 (CEFR Level B1)
TOEFL iBT Score : 40 - 45
Cambridge English Qualification and Tests : 154 - 159 (High B1 Level in CEFR)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 47 - 50
MUET Band 3.5