Master in Medical Ultrasound
(R/0914/7/0002) (03/28) (MQA/PA 7417)
Programme Overview
The Master in medical ultrasound program is designed to develop professional competencies by integrating high level clinical skills, theoretical knowledge. The Masters course focuses on clinical sectional anatomy, ultrasound of abdomen and pelvic organs,echo cardiography, clinical sonography and completes with an advanced case studies practicum. This program equipped students with intensive training in both the theoretical basis of medical ultrasound along with scanning and diagnostic skills. After completing this course student can move into administration, private industry, research, teaching or a highly specialized ultrasound technology field.
Subject Highlights
| Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MMU 1013 | Clinical Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| 2 | MMU 1023 | Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation | 3 |
| 3 | MMU 1034 | Ultrasound of Abdomen and Pelvic Organs | 4 |
| 4 | MMU 1044 | Musculoskeletal Ultrasound | 4 |
| 5 | MMU 1052 | Professional Practice | 2 |
| 6 | MMU 2064 | Small Parts and Pediatric Ultrasound | 4 |
| 7 | MMU 2074 | Echocardiography | 4 |
| 8 | MMU 2084 | Obstetrics Ultrasound | 4 |
| 9 | MMU 2094 | Advanced Doppler and Vascular Ultrasound | 4 |
| 10 | MMU 2103 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| 11 | MMU 3113 | Comparative Imaging | 3 |
| 12 | MMU 3123 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 13 | MMU 31317 | Clinical Sonography | 17 |
| 14 | MMU 4158 | Research Project | 8 |
| 15 | MMU 4141 | Community Service | 1 |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements :
- Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MOH) in the field of Medical Ultrasound or other fields related to the program with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate; or
- Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MOH) or equivalent in the field of Medical Ultrasound or other related areas that are not meeting CGPA of 2.50 may be admitted subject to 5 years of working experience in the related field.
For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System to see if you qualify for this course.
English Requirements :
International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPS must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.
Career Opportunities
The course will prepare the graduates for Medical Ultrasound, as an area of specialized accreditation, are in charge of healthcare providers, clinical as well as diagnostic operations. They can be employed by hospitals &diagnostic clinics as well. These professionals could improve effectiveness and quality of healthcare system, through organized community effort to consider ultrasound mechanisms by which the needs may be met, and to assure services essential to protect and promote the health of populations. These Medical ultrasound programs would focus on preparing individuals who will serve as clinicians, researchers and instructors, who are competent to carry out basic and advanced ultrasound functions in local, state, national and international settings.
Program Aim
The aim of Master in medical ultrasound program is to develop ultrasonographers who can respond to the dynamic needs of the profession, the health service and its users. The Master in Medical Ultrasound program shall produce Sonographers who are:
- Knowledgeable and competent in performing medical ultrasound procedures.
- Efficient in multilevel communication skills and demonstrate good leadership qualities as well as having the ability to work as a team.
- Capable in problem solving through scientific skills with the great values, attitudes and professional ethics.
- Able to practice social skills and responsibilities in community through effective information management and recognize the need of lifelong learning through high impact research and publication