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MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES Lead medical breakthroughs to change lives in communities across Malaysia and around the world. There are few professions that can measure up to the kind of difference you’ll make. At a glance Internationally recognised Our medical course is accredited by the Australian Medical Council. This means you can practise in Australia and New Zealand without having to sit for additional examinations. Research excellence Our advanced research labs are spearheading multidisciplinary research in diabetes, molecular medicine, toxicology and oncology. Innovative learning environment We use specialised resources, modern technologies and elite learning suites to enhance the teaching and learning process. Clinical exposure As a medical student, you’ll complete postings at healthcare facilities in Malaysia and a three-month attachment in Australia. monash.edu.my/jcsmhs Our medical curriculum prepares students to practise evidence-based medicine while recognising the personal attributes of the patient – an important competency to have in providing the best healthcare possible.” PROFESSOR DATO’ DR KHALID ABDUL KADIR With nearly 300 published articles on diabetes and endocrinology, Professor Khalid is one of Malaysia’s most influential medical researchers. He was honoured with the Tun Abdul Razak Research Award in 1986, the Asia Pacific Society Clinical Nutrition Award in 1996, the National Science Award Malaysia in 1997, and was the joint winner of the prestigious Merdeka Award for medicine, science and technology in 2008. An alumnus of Monash, he credits the University for giving him a solid academic foundation to pursue his dreams as a consultant endocrinologist and professor of medicine. 50 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 # 31 IN THE WORLD FOR MEDICINE TOP 100 IN THE WORLD FOR PSYCHOLOGY QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020 # 42 IN THE WORLD FOR CLINICAL, PRE-CLINICAL AND HEALTH Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2020 ACCREDITATIONS The medical course is accredited by the: • Malaysian Medical Council • Australian Medical Council • Sri Lanka Medical Council • Medical Council of Thailand • Medical Council of India. Our psychology courses* are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. * Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business, and Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).