Doctor of Medicine ( MD )

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Doctor of Medicine ( MD ) KPT/JPS(FA 0927)09/28

The Doctor of Medicine program, will cover a total of five years and it comprises of 2 phases i.e a 2 year basic medical science phase followed by a 3 year clinical phase. Each year will comprise 2 semesters, each of 20 weeks teaching and learning duration. Clinicians will participate in teaching activities in the second year to provide clinical orientation and interpretation. Inclusion of basic science lectures during the 3 clinical years will provide the necessary vertical integration between basic medical science and clinical teaching and learning process.

The first 2 years of basic medical science is being conducted in the Petaling Jaya campus while the clinical phase will be carried out in the hospitals and clinics situated in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.

At the end of the MD programme, graduates will acquire the required knowledge, develop essential clinical competencies and imbibe the right professional attitudes as well as values, which will help them to work as effective primary care physicians.

Duties of medical doctors include, examination of patients, diagnosis, prescribing of medicines, minor operations and treating injuries, diseases as well as other ailments. It further includes activities related to community development, thus acting as a role model.

Lincoln University College , Faculty of Medicine has been listed under the World Directory of Medical Schools . "The World Directory of Medical Schools has been developed through a partnership between the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)."
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For successful completion of PhD degree in LUC, each candidate should publish minimum of Four research articles in scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln affiliation.

5 years of MD programme will help the graduates to acquire knowledge about the aspects related to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases as well as injuries and also enable them to work dedicatedly towards the well- being of the community. Thorough knowledge of diseases as well as of their symptoms is required for proper diagnosis and treatment. Medical doctors initially compile a clinical history of the patients before making a diagnosis. As far as examinations are concerned, graduates are required to form an image of the disease or injury with the help of several techniques and apparatus.

A specialized knowledge in one aspect of general medicine may be acquired for further career development:

  1. Surgeon- surgery (performing surgeries)
  2. Pediatrician (children's ailments)
  3. Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (women's health)
  4. Pathologist (abnormalities of cells)
  5. Other specialized areas

Medical doctors can work in hospitals, clinics, state departments and tertiary institutions such as universities as a lecturer/professor. Other career options include, research centres, sports centres/sports organizations and laboratories.

Duration : 60 Months.

Sl.No. MQA Subject Code Subject Name
Preclinical Courses
Year 1
1 MD 3101 Metabolism and Nutrition (Biochemistry)
2 MD 3102 Cell and Tissues (Histology)
3 MD 3103 Human Genetics
4 MD 3104 Abnormal Cells and Tissues (Pathology)
5 MD 3105 Basic Pharmacology
6 MD 3106 General Body Functions (Physiology)
7 MD 3107 Personal and Professional Development
8 MD 3108 General Body Structure (Anatomy)
9 MD 3109 Human Development (Embryology)
10 MD 3110 Normal Flora and Abnormal Microorganisms (Microbiology)
11 MD 3111 Response to Stimuli (Immunology)
12 MD 3112 Biostatistics and Research Methodology
13 MD 3113 Epidemiology
14 MD 3114 Introduction to Medical Ethics
15 MD 3115 Behavioral Sciences
Year 2
16 MD 3201 Haematology System
17 MD 3202 Musculoskeletal System
18 MD 3203 Gastrointestinal System
19 MD 3204 Endocrine System
20 MD 3205 Respiratory System
21 MD 3206 Renal and Urinary System
22 MD 3207 Reproductive System
23 MD 3208 Cardiovascular System
24 MD 3209 Central Nervous System
Clinical Courses
Year 3
25 MD 4301 Internal Medicine I
26 MD 4302 Paediatrics I
27 MD 4303 Surgery I
28 MD 4304 Obstetrics and Gynaecology I
29 MD 4305 Psychiatry I
30 MD 4306 Family Medicine I
31 MD 4307 Community Medicine I
32 MD 4308 Introduction to Clinical Clerkship (without exam)
33 MD 4309 Entrepreneurship for Medical Profession (without exam)
Year 4
34 MD 4401 Internal Medicine II
35 MD 4402 Paediatrics II
36 MD4403 Surgery II
37 MD 4404 Obstetrics and Gynaecology II
38 MD 4405 Radiology
39 MD 4406 Otorhinolaryngology
40 MD 4407 Ophthalmology
41 MD 4408 Community Medicine II
42 MD 4409 Dermatology
43 MD 4410 Orthopaedics I
44 MD 4411 Anaesthesiology
45 MD 4412 Forensic Medicine
46 MD 4413 Elective posting (Without exam)
Year 5
47 MD 4501 Internal Medicine III
48 MD 4502 Paediatrics III
49 MD 4503 Surgery III
50 MD 4504 Obstetrics and Gynaecology III
51 MD 4505 Psychiatry II
52 MD 4506 Family Medicine II
53 MD 4507 Emergency Medicine
54 MD 4508 Orthopaedics II

Intake :

September

Entry Requirements :

  1. Higher Education Certificate of Malaysia (STPM): BBA Grade, ABC, or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  2. General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) level: Grade BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  3. Matriculation Or Foundation in Science Or Pre-Medical course CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
    And Provided that the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution And The minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs each in
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics, and
    • Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
    • Another subject
  4. At School Certificate level or its equivalent Unified Education Certificate (UEC)
    B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.
  5. Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY)
    Or
    University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation
    Or
    Western Australia Curriculum Council
    Or
    HSC Sydney Australia
    Or
    Trinity College Foundation Studies
    Or
    Australian Universities Foundation Programmes
    Or
    South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
    Or
    Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12
    Or
    Australian Matriculation (Ausmat):
    Aggregate or average of 80% or the equivalent of B in any 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
    Or
    80% ATAR provided the subjects include
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  6. National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
    Or
    New Zealand Bursary:
    Average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  7. Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
    Or
    Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP/ Canadian Grade 12/13)
    Or
    Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12:
    Average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  8. Indian Pre-University :
    Average of 70% in any 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  9. International Baccalaureate (IB):
    Or a. Diploma Level
    30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level
    And Attained a minimum score of 4 each in
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  10. Diploma in Health Sciences
    Or b. bachelor’s degree level
    CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) And
    Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years in the same accredited institution
    And
    The minimum entry qualification is 2 Bs each in
    • Biology; and
    • Chemistry; and
    • Physics; and
    3 credits each in
    • English; and
    • Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
    • Another subject
    • At School Certificate level or its equivalent
  11. Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) 5- year medical program
  12. Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) 4- year graduate entry medical program
  13. Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) 5- year medical program
  14. Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.75 (out of 4.0) 4- year graduate entry medical program

Duration : 60 Months.


University : Lincoln University College


Level : Bachelor