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)."
http://www.wdoms.org/

Program Aim

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.

Career Opportunities

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

Surgeon- surgery (performing surgeries)
Pediatrician (children's ailments)
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (women's health)
Pathologist (abnormalities of cells)
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.

Subjects

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 and Entry Requirements

Intake :

September

Entry Requirements :

Higher Education Certificate of Malaysia (STPM): BBA Grade, ABC, or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.
- Biology, and
- Chemistry, and
- Physics or Mathematics
General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) level: Grade BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.
- Biology, and
- Chemistry, and
- Physics or Mathematics
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

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
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
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
Indian Pre-University :
Average of 70% in any 3 subjects i.e.
- Biology, and
- Chemistry, and
- Physics or Mathematics
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
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
Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) 5- year medical program
Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) 4- year graduate entry medical program
Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) 5- year medical program
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