Anatomic Pathology
Haematology
Medical Microbiology
Chemical Pathology
Forensic Pathology
Medical Immunology
Medical Genetics
1
,CONTENT PAGE NUMBER
INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM 3
ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY 9
HAEMATOLOGY 19
MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 30
CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY 40
FORENSIC PATHOLOGY 48
MEDICAL IMMUNOLOGY 54
MEDICAL GENETICS 64
EXAMINATION 74
APPENDIX
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,1. MASTER OF PATHOLOGY PROGRAMME
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The Master of Pathology is a 4 year post-graduate programme with the primary
objective of producing a competent specialist who will lead the laboratory and
provide the diagnostic and consultation services to the clinicians. The
programme is comprised of stage 1 of one year duration and stage 2 of three
years duration. The training centers include public universities’ teaching hospitals
(closed system) and the accredited hospital of Ministry of Health (open system).
1.1.1. VISION
The Master of Pathology strives to be the academic programme for local and
international students, providing the highest standard of pathology education and
training to produce a competent pathologist.
1.1.2. MISSION
a. To meet the requirements of the nation in the field of pathology.
b. To create an environment that is conducive for achieving academic, service
and research excellence in pathology.
c. To produce competent pathologists who will provide quality clinical services
and laboratory management.
d. To consolidate and improve training programme for the development of
quality human resources in the field of pathology.
e. To promote internationalisation of academic, research and service activities
related to pathology.
1.1.3. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates who wish to pursue Master of Pathology need to
a. have a valid medical Degree from a university recognized by Malaysian
Medical Council (MMC).
b. be registered with the MMC.
c. complete at least 3 years of medical service.
d. pass the entrance examination and/or
e. pass an interview.
All candidates must pass the entrance examination before he or she can be
eligible for the interview for selection into the programme.
For foreign candidates, requirements a-e above are applied, plus
a. Possess a Temporary Practicing Certificate issued by the MMC
before starting practice.
b. Undergo clinical or laboratory attachment at a minimum of 3 months before
joining the programme with satisfactory supervisor report.
c. Proof of proficiency in the English language. Candidates must
obtain a minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS or 550 in TOEFL (obtained within 2
years prior to date of enrolment)
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, The Entrance Examination:
a. The examination consists of TWO True-False Multiple Choice Question
papers. Each paper consists of 60 questions with 5 responses.The first paper
consists of basic anatomic pathology, forensic pathology, microbiology and
immunology questions. The second paper consists of basic haematology,
chemical pathology and genetic questions.
b. Marking system: A computerised marking system will be used. There will be
minus marking of 0.5 marks for wrong answer. The minimum mark for each
question is 0 (no carryover of negative marks).
c. The pass mark is 50% and the candidate will be called for an interview.
Those who obtain a mark between 45 -49% may be considered for interview.
d. The result of the entrance exam is validfor 2 years.
e. The examination will be conducted annually by one of the conjoint
universities.
1.1.4. INTAKE SCHEDULE
Once a year usually in June.
1.1.5. STAGES OF THE PROGRAMME
The 4-year course will be divided into two Stages: Stage 1 and Stage 2.
The Stage 1 course is of one year duration of General Pathology in four major
disciplines of pathology i.e. Anatomic Pathology, Haematology, Medical
Microbiology and Chemical Pathology with some input from immunology,
genetics and forensic pathology. Stage 1 training is only done in universities.
At the end of the Stage 1 course the candidate will sit for an examination in
General Pathology (Part 1 examination) and must pass this examination in order
to proceed to the Stage 2 course.
The Stage 2 course is of three years duration. The candidate can opt for one of
the following disciplines: Anatomic Pathology, Haematology, Medical
Microbiology, Forensic Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Immunology and Medical
Genetics. During the Stage 2 course the candidate shall undertake a research
project and submit a research project report. At the end of the Stage 2 course the
candidate must sit and pass an examination (Part 2 examination) in order to be
awarded the degree of Master of Pathology.
Stage 2 training may be undertaken in the universities (Closed System) or in
accredited training centers under Ministry of Health or public hospitals (Open
System). However, candidates in the Open System will do the last year of
training in the respective university.
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Haematology
Medical Microbiology
Chemical Pathology
Forensic Pathology
Medical Immunology
Medical Genetics
1
,CONTENT PAGE NUMBER
INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM 3
ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY 9
HAEMATOLOGY 19
MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 30
CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY 40
FORENSIC PATHOLOGY 48
MEDICAL IMMUNOLOGY 54
MEDICAL GENETICS 64
EXAMINATION 74
APPENDIX
Master of Pathology; Revised- October 2016
2
,1. MASTER OF PATHOLOGY PROGRAMME
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The Master of Pathology is a 4 year post-graduate programme with the primary
objective of producing a competent specialist who will lead the laboratory and
provide the diagnostic and consultation services to the clinicians. The
programme is comprised of stage 1 of one year duration and stage 2 of three
years duration. The training centers include public universities’ teaching hospitals
(closed system) and the accredited hospital of Ministry of Health (open system).
1.1.1. VISION
The Master of Pathology strives to be the academic programme for local and
international students, providing the highest standard of pathology education and
training to produce a competent pathologist.
1.1.2. MISSION
a. To meet the requirements of the nation in the field of pathology.
b. To create an environment that is conducive for achieving academic, service
and research excellence in pathology.
c. To produce competent pathologists who will provide quality clinical services
and laboratory management.
d. To consolidate and improve training programme for the development of
quality human resources in the field of pathology.
e. To promote internationalisation of academic, research and service activities
related to pathology.
1.1.3. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates who wish to pursue Master of Pathology need to
a. have a valid medical Degree from a university recognized by Malaysian
Medical Council (MMC).
b. be registered with the MMC.
c. complete at least 3 years of medical service.
d. pass the entrance examination and/or
e. pass an interview.
All candidates must pass the entrance examination before he or she can be
eligible for the interview for selection into the programme.
For foreign candidates, requirements a-e above are applied, plus
a. Possess a Temporary Practicing Certificate issued by the MMC
before starting practice.
b. Undergo clinical or laboratory attachment at a minimum of 3 months before
joining the programme with satisfactory supervisor report.
c. Proof of proficiency in the English language. Candidates must
obtain a minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS or 550 in TOEFL (obtained within 2
years prior to date of enrolment)
Master of Pathology; Revised- October 2016
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, The Entrance Examination:
a. The examination consists of TWO True-False Multiple Choice Question
papers. Each paper consists of 60 questions with 5 responses.The first paper
consists of basic anatomic pathology, forensic pathology, microbiology and
immunology questions. The second paper consists of basic haematology,
chemical pathology and genetic questions.
b. Marking system: A computerised marking system will be used. There will be
minus marking of 0.5 marks for wrong answer. The minimum mark for each
question is 0 (no carryover of negative marks).
c. The pass mark is 50% and the candidate will be called for an interview.
Those who obtain a mark between 45 -49% may be considered for interview.
d. The result of the entrance exam is validfor 2 years.
e. The examination will be conducted annually by one of the conjoint
universities.
1.1.4. INTAKE SCHEDULE
Once a year usually in June.
1.1.5. STAGES OF THE PROGRAMME
The 4-year course will be divided into two Stages: Stage 1 and Stage 2.
The Stage 1 course is of one year duration of General Pathology in four major
disciplines of pathology i.e. Anatomic Pathology, Haematology, Medical
Microbiology and Chemical Pathology with some input from immunology,
genetics and forensic pathology. Stage 1 training is only done in universities.
At the end of the Stage 1 course the candidate will sit for an examination in
General Pathology (Part 1 examination) and must pass this examination in order
to proceed to the Stage 2 course.
The Stage 2 course is of three years duration. The candidate can opt for one of
the following disciplines: Anatomic Pathology, Haematology, Medical
Microbiology, Forensic Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Immunology and Medical
Genetics. During the Stage 2 course the candidate shall undertake a research
project and submit a research project report. At the end of the Stage 2 course the
candidate must sit and pass an examination (Part 2 examination) in order to be
awarded the degree of Master of Pathology.
Stage 2 training may be undertaken in the universities (Closed System) or in
accredited training centers under Ministry of Health or public hospitals (Open
System). However, candidates in the Open System will do the last year of
training in the respective university.
Master of Pathology; Revised- October 2016
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