The Diploma in Medical & Health Sciences is the updated designation for the program previously known as the Diploma in Medical Assistant. This revised program commenced with the September 2022 intake and features an enhanced curriculum aligned with current healthcare demands.
Offered by UCMI, the Diploma Medical and Health Sciences Program is designed to prepare graduates for diverse career opportunities within the healthcare and human services sectors. Graduates may pursue roles as Registered Assistant Medical Officers or generalist practitioners in both private and public healthcare organizations, leading to initial registration under the Malaysia Medical Assistant Board (MAB).
The curriculum adopts a holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on key domains such as promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care. It integrates multidisciplinary knowledge from medical and health sciences, encompassing the humanities, biological sciences, and social sciences, alongside rigorous theoretical instruction and clinical training essential for competent professional practice.
Upon completion of the program, students must sit for a qualifying examination to register with the Malaysia Medical Assistant Board under Act 180 (Akta Pembantu Perubatan). Graduates who successfully register will receive the MAB Certificate of Registration and are required to renew their Annual Practicing Certificate (ARC) to maintain active medical practice.
| PEO | Description |
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PEO 1 |
Expert in professional medical and health sciences knowledge and skills to provide holistic healthcare. |
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PEO 2 |
Inculcate values, ethics, social skills, and professional responsibilities in the field of medical and health sciences towards colleagues, patients and community. |
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PEO 3 |
Practice effective communication and teamwork skills in executing information exchange towards the provision of quality healthcare. |
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PEO 4 |
Appraise information technology with numeracy skills into lifelong learning initiatives for professional development in medical and health sciences. |
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PEO 5 |
Enhance managerial skills to optimize usage of healthcare resources for optimum quality improvement based on professionalism, integrity, and ethical values. |
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PLO 1 |
Apply knowledge and understanding in medical and health sciences in the provision of holistic healthcare services. |
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PLO 2 |
Apply critical thinking skills and attributes in the provision of quality healthcare services. |
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PLO 3 |
Exhibit competent skills in the provision of quality healthcare services. |
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PLO 4 |
Practice interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with various disciplines in the healthcare setting. |
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PLO 5 |
Practice effective communication skills professionally in providing holistic healthcare services. |
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PLO 6 |
Engage with digital skills for sourcing, storing, processing, and analysing data in the provision of healthcare services through evidence-based and best practices. |
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PLO 7 |
Utilize numeracy skills in providing healthcare services. |
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PLO 8 |
Demonstrate autonomic leadership with managerial accountabilities and responsibilities in the clinical settings. |
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PLO 9 |
Practice self-directed lifelong learning to enhance personal and professional development. |
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PLO10 |
Apply Managerial and entrepreneurial skills in the effective management of resources for sustainable healthcare provision. |
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PLO11 |
Inculcate positive attitudes and professional ethics in providing healthcare services to meet the needs of the community. |
City Campus, Jalan Tangsi
Full Accreditation
MQA/FA 0391
Medical and Health Science
Full Time
Diploma
April , July-September , December
3 years
English
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Graduates of the Diploma in Medical & Health Sciences (formerly Diploma in Medical Assistant) have a wide range of career opportunities within Malaysia’s healthcare system. Upon successful registration with the Malaysia Medical Assistant Board (MAB), they are qualified to work as Registered Assistant Medical Officers (AMOs) in various public and private healthcare settings.
Career opportunities include:
Further Specialization: With experience and additional qualifications, AMOs can specialize in areas such as surgery, anaesthesia, emergency medicine, orthopaedics, or forensic medicine.The demand for skilled medical assistants continues to grow in line with Malaysia’s expanding healthcare infrastructure and focus on accessible, quality care. Graduates may also explore opportunities abroad, particularly in countries recognizing Malaysian medical assistant qualifications.
For Malaysian Candidate
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent with a minimum of FIVE (5) credits in the following subjects:
Mathematics OR Additional Mathematics
(Preference is given to candidates with credit in subjects from para ii and iii), AND
For International Candidate
GCE O-Level or equivalent with FIVE (5) credits in the following subjects:
(Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science);
RM200
Opportunities study at IPTA or IPTS
