{"id":102,"date":"2021-01-25T12:10:56","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T04:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/pediatrikfper\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:31:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T00:31:07","slug":"master-of-medical-science-genetic-counselling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/pediatrikfper\/master-of-medical-science-genetic-counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Medical Science (Genetic Counseling)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Sarjana Sains Perubatan (Kaunseling Genetik) <\/strong>\/ Master of Medical Science (Genetic Counseling)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n *Application: <\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n *Interview for 2026 intake: Jun\/ July 2026<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n <\/p>\n *All applications from 1 June 2026 will be bring for 2027 intake.<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n *We encourage for applicant to regularly check programme website for updated info*<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Clinical genetics has been recognised as a sub-specialty (Paediatrics) under the National Specialist Register, Ministry of Health (MOH). Currently, the service is largely provided by a clinical geneticist. As the field is expanding rapidly, there is a need for qualified genetic counsellors to provide support and guidance to patients and families affected or at risk of genetic diseases.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A genetic counsellor is a health professional who provides counselling to affected individuals or family members who may be at risk of having genetic disorders. This includes providing information about the condition (e.g. testing and implications), interpretation of family and medical history (risk assessment) and support for families to make an informed choice and adapt to the genetic risk and condition.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This Master’s degree is designed to prepare students for clinical practice in the field of genetic counselling suitable with the needs of qualified genetic counsellors in Malaysia with strong emphasis on human and clinical genetics, counselling and communication skills. The programme comprises course work, clinical attachment in various genetic centres and a dissertation\/research project (either clinical\/laboratory based). The module will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical, group discussions, role play and will be assessed through assignments, case studies, presentations, reflective writing, log books and supervisor reports.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Duration of study<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The programme is conducted for 4 semesters (2 years) and students must be registered full time with 每日大赛app.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Entry requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Candidates who wish to apply must fulfill the following –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medical or Dentistry degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (每日大赛app) or from other universities that is recognized by the Senate of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (每日大赛app);<\/p>\n <\/p>\n or<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bachelor Degree in pharmacy, nursing, science (biomedical, biology, genetics) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (每日大赛app) or from other universities that is recognized by the Senate of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (每日大赛app);<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Clinical exposure or experience working\u00a0in a caring role with vulnerable children or adults or social work (includes voluntary and paid, full-time or part-time)\u00a0is an important prerequisite entry criteria for applicants from a Science based degree.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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