Programme: Doctor of Medicine Programme Why study Doctor of Medicine Programme at UPM?

Comprehensive programme emphasising the acquisition of medical knowledge, clinical competence and problem-solving skills with impeccable professional conduct Dedicated and experienced lecturers in every medical speciality for proper guidance Ideal lecturer:student ratio of 1:4 MS ISO 9001:2000 certified. Full accreditation by Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) New faculty and hostel facilities for a conducive learning environment Excellent hospital facilities for exposure to a wide variety of clinical cases Elaborate the strengths of the faculty Experienced staff dedicated to providing excellence in teaching, research and professional services Excellent opportunities for further studies (local and abroad) Comprehensive courses and programmes which are fully accredited by MMC and obtained MS ISO 9001:2000 certification. New building with excellent infrastructure and facilities (lecture halls, laboratories, tutorial rooms, conference rooms, museums, library, etc) Updated research facilities with the latest technology and equipment Fact File The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences was formed on 1st August 1996 following the re-structuring of the Department of Biomedical Sciences from the Faculty of Veterinary and Health Sciences, the Department of Nutrition and Community Health from the Faculty of Human Ecology, and a new department, the Department of Medical Sciences. During its inception, the faculty was known as the Faculty of Biomedicine and Health Sciences. In September 1997, the name was officially changed to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences has moved to a new complex adjacent to Hospital Serdang which has been modeled as a teaching hospital for UPM students. Currently, there are 1527 full time students (undergraduate: 1247, graduate: 280). The faculty complex has many facilities which include four blocks of students hostel (which accommodates 2000 students), students centre, food court, surau and two houses for the Heads of hostel administration. In addition, there are three blocks which house the administration section, lecture halls, seminar rooms, tutorial rooms and laboratories. Expected intake 2009/2010 : 130 students

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Admissions & Entry Requirements Matriculation (Biological/Physical Science) MUST acquire at least a Grade B+ (3.33) in Chemistry and in any two of the added subjects below :

Physics Biology Mathematics

STPM Fulfil the basic university requirements and the particular requirements of the programme MUST acquire at least a Grade B+ (3.33) in Chemistry and in any two of the added subjects below :

Physics Biology Mathematics/Additional Mathematics

Further details Name : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Jalil Nordin Address : Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia Contact Number : 603 8947 2608 Email Address: ajalil@medic.upm.edu.my

Departments in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Department of Medicine Department of Imaging Department of Psychiatry Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology Department of Paediatric Department of Community Health Department of Biomedical Sciences Department of Nutrition and Dietetic Department of Human Anatomy Department of Pathology Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology Department of Orthopaedic Department of Surgery