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SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan)
PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
Pusrawi International College of Medical Sciences (PICOMS),
Suite 1403, Level 14, Plaza Permata,
No. 6, Jalan Kampar, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-40400530/40400531
Fax: 03-40400507
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This handbook outlines the general information to fulfil the
requirements for the certification of Diploma in Medical
Sciences, PUSRAWI International College of Medical
Sciences (PICOMS).
The department of Medical Sciences is committed to
constantly updating and reviewing its courses and facilities
and matters covered by this handbook are therefore, subject
to change from time to time, before or after admission of
students.
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Vision and Mission
PICOMS
Vision
Turning dream into reality, our vision is to be the
nation’s top provider of health and medical sciences
with academic excellence and holistic patient-care
graduates, by the year 2020.
Mission
We strive to be fully committed and to maintain high
academic standards in producing quality graduates
with excellent knowledge, skills and attitude in all
aspects of health services while preparing these
graduates with sense of responsibilities, efficient,
dedication and equipped with compassionate, holistic
patient-care and continuous professional
development.
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Vision and Mission
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Philosophy and Motto School of Medical Sciences
Philosophy
The Department of Medical Sciences shall enriching our graduates with desired knowledge, sense of responsibilities, efficient, dedication and
equipped with compassionate, holistic patient-care and continuous professional development.
The graduates are also molded with clinical knowledge while devoted to the principles of
Islam.
With integrity and ethics, we shall serve the nation and the environment with creative ideas
without compromising on our responsibilities. We intend to groom future medical sciences
graduates to heal lives through compassionate human touch while encouraging and support
graduates’ career development.
Motto
To develop Medical Sciences department which create a knowledge-base experience that promotes
for higher studies and research opportunities.
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Objectives
To educate and produce graduates who will be able to work in different
areas and environment.
To provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and
practical experience in areas of medical science.
To prepare the students for any future professional conduct in conformity
with existing regulations and ethical norms.
To provide an educational programme that fosters the intellectual, and
personnel development of students, facilitates student to achieve their
maximum potential and prepares them to responsible careers as medical
science.
To provide a supportive, stimulating and demanding educational
programme that ensures continuity of learning between theory and
practice and promotes lifelong learning.
To promote level of knowledge, understanding and clinical competence
using appropriately designed curriculum.
To improve and maintain standards in the areas of medical science for the
benefit of the public.
To prepare students for a wide scope of options to further studies in allied
health and medical degree programs.
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Goals
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TEACHING STAFFS
NAME DESIGNATION EMAIL
AZRAUL MUMTAZAH BINTI RAZAK
HEAD OF PROGRAMME [email protected]
MUHAMAD ZAKUAN BIN ABDULLAH
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
MUHAMMAD ASYRAF BIN SALLEH
SEM1 COORDINATOR [email protected]
MUSTAKIZA BINTI MUSLIMIN CLINICAL PLACEMENT COORDINATOR SEM 2 COORDINATOR
NUR ADILA BINTI RAMLI SEM 3 COORDINATOR [email protected]
NURUL 'AIN BINTI ABU BAKAR SEM 4 COORDINATOR [email protected]
NOOR ADDILLAH BINTI SHUEEF SEM 5 COORDINATOR [email protected]
SYARIFAH NABILA BINTI SYED JAAFAR SEM 6 COORDINATOR
ISMAIL BIN DAUD LECTURER [email protected]
NAZIM BIN AHMAD LECTURER [email protected]
NUR ATHIRAH BINTI OTHMAN
BASRI
LECTURER [email protected]
ANIZAH BINTI MOHAMED COUNSELLOR [email protected]
SHEIKH MUHAMED BURSYAKIRIN BIN SHEIKH MUHAMED AMIN
COUNSELLOR [email protected]
NURUL WAHIEDA BINTI MOHD NOOR
LECTURER [email protected]
SHARIFAH BINTI HAMZAH LECTURER [email protected]
FARIS SAFWAN BIN IBRAHIM LECTURER [email protected]
MOHD RIDZA BIN JAMALUDIN LECTURER [email protected]
SHAHRIZAL BIN ISHAK [email protected]
KHADIJAH UMMIRA BINTI MUHAMMAD HELMI
LECTURER [email protected]
NADIA NISHA BINTI HAJI MUSA LECTURER [email protected]
SAFIZAH @ RAFIZAH BINTI
ARIFFIN
LECTURER [email protected]
ADIBA BINTI ZAILAN LECTURER [email protected]
JULIZA BINTI JUMARI LECTURER [email protected]
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IZLIN BINTI OMAR LECTURER [email protected]
NUR HIDAYAH BINTI ISMAIL LECTURER [email protected]
NUR SHAHIRAH BINTI NASIR LECTURER [email protected]
NURHAYATI BINTI ISHAK
CLERK [email protected]
NOR ADILAH BINTI MOHAMAD ARIF
MED LAB TECH [email protected]
NORFARAH ASHIQIN BINTI
BAHARUDDIN ANTHONY
MED LAB TECH [email protected]
INTRODUCTION
The Medical Sciences programme of PICOMS prepares graduates by offering a broader
range of specialisations and new topics that focus on the professional skills required to
gain employment in any field of medical science. It is an innovative and flexible course
providing exciting options for students interested in a wide range of careers in the medical
and health sciences.
The Curriculum Focus
Medical Science is the study of humans and medicine. It provides basic science knowledge as well as the medically-oriented science necessary for understanding the human condition in both health and disease.
With medical science you will learn about the scientific basis of medicine. This includes understanding the way that the body and major organs work as a whole (anatomy, physiology) and the foundations of human behaviour (psychology).
Of course, the study of medicine requires an understanding of the basis of human disease and how rapid advances in science have transformed medicine in recent years. Therefore, you will learn how a person’s genetics and biochemistry determine how individual cells, organelles and biomolecular function (genetics, biochemistry, metabolism), and courses in clinical pathology, immunology, and pharmacology will provide you with a strong focus on medicine. Also, to be up to date with the impact of infectious diseases in the future, you will take courses addressing public health science – microbiology, infectious disease, epidemiology and infection control.
All together, the study of Medical Science will provide you with an excellent understanding of the human body and its workings, and position you for the next stage of undergraduate programme.
In preparing for your admission, the Department of Medical Sciences has worked and in
concert with other Department/School in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences to set in
place the requisite facilities for teaching and learning in our campus.
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The Diploma in Medical Sciences course at PICOMS provides extensive and integrated
teaching covering areas of chemistry and biology. Our course also emphasizes practical
skills and experience at all stages, including case studies on diseases.
You will undergo a three year programme in which the learning spans on lecturing,
tutorials, problem-based learning and practicals.
Upon graduation, the career opportunities for Diploma in Medical Sciences holders are
wide, in government and private institutions, in areas of healthcare, research and
academics. Diploma holders are also eligible to apply for further studies at degree levels
in all fields of medical and health sciences.
The Diploma in Medical Sciences course shall be accredited with the Malaysian
Qualification Agency (MQA) along with fulfilment of Ministry of Health and Ministry of
Higher Education.
AIM OF STUDY
a) The Diploma in Medical Sciences is a three year programme which aims to provide
students with the basic education in sciences
b) In order to achieve this, the syllabus has been designed to provide you initially with
a strong ground in basic sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology,
Immunology, Hematology, Oncology, Pathology, Biostatistics, Computation and
etc), which are relevant to an understanding of the health sciences.
c) Other courses like Alternative & Traditional Medicine, Medical Emergencies and
Professional & Personal Development, unique to this programme are also offered
to provide students with sound knowledge in alternative medical treatment.
ENTRY/ADMISSION QUALIFICATION
Students entering this course should have at least 3 credits at any subjects in SPM or
equivalent to SPM, one which must be a science subject. Priority will be given to those
with credits in Bahasa Melayu, English and Mathematics OR passed Certificate form IPTS
approved by Ministry of Higher Education with standard minimum or any qualifications
that are recognised by the Malaysian Government OR overseas qualifications that are
recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Students must undergo medical check-up to ensure that they are free from any life-
threatening communicable disease.
Students should also have good physical and mental attitude to participate in the team
activities, group events and other community oriented programmes.
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DURATION OF STUDY
A three year course, each year is divided into 2 semesters.
Total credit hours: 90
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AND SEMESTER SYSTEM
Academic Calendar of an academic program describe the schedule of teaching and
learning as well as the formal examination activities to be conducted by the Academic
Program throughout the minimum duration of study.
o One Academic Calendar is divided into 3 Academic Years or Sessions
and each Session is divided into 2 long Semesters of equal period.
o 1 Academic Year or Session comprises of the following:
Semester 1 and 2
Teaching-Learning 7-8 weeks
Revision 1 1 week
Teaching- Learning 7-8 weeks
Revision 2 1 week
Examination 2-3 weeks
Total 18- 21 weeks
o Short Semester maybe incorporated into the Academic Year to cater for
clinical/industrial/job training or other academic requirements. Short
semester is defined as
Short Semester
Teaching-Learning 7-8 weeks
Revision 1 week
Examination 1 week
Total 9-10 weeks
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RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT
Full-time Diploma Program students shall reside in the program for a total
minimum of six(6) Long Semesters.
A student is considered as fulfilling the residential requirement for the semester
upon registering courses with the total of not less than 12 credit units for the
semester.
No residential requirement is required for Part-time students.
COURSE REGISTRATION
Candidates must register courses they intend to enroll in the semester at a determine
date subject to the condition that
*They have paid the relevant fees,
The courses are offered in the semester,
No courses are clashed in timetable,
Fulfilled the prerequisite, consecutive or concurrent
requirement of the course (if any),
The total credit registered is within the allowable minimum
and maximum credit units.
* Not required for registration in Semester 1 for students with
guaranteed financial support (JPA, PTPTN, MARA etc.).
Registration of courses shall be conducted with the respective Mentor during the
first week of the semester. On-line registration maybe carried out before the
beginning of new semester for consideration by the respective mentor. Only the
registered courses will be examined.
In order to fulfil the residential requirement a student is allowed to register a
maximum of 24 credit units and minimum of 12 credit units per regular semester.
The student must obtain the approval of the Head of School/Centre to register
more than the maximum number of credit units.
A part time student is allowed to register a maximum of 12 credit units per regular
semester.
For registration in the short semester the maximum workload allowed is 9 credit
units.
Students should ensure that the total number of credit unit earned and registered
in each semester would enable them to fulfil the credit requirement for graduation
in the stipulated time period.
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Adding and dropping of course.
In exceptional cases, a student may be allowed to register for a
course after the stated time with the approval of the Director of
Academic with support from the respective Head of the School on
the condition that the registration must be made within the first 3
weeks of the semester.
Candidate may withdraw from any registered course not later than
10th week of the Long Semester subject to the approval of the
Director of Academic and support from the Head of School. No
withdrawal of course is allowed in the Short Semester. Withdrew
courses shall be given grade ‘W’ in the Examination Transcript
without any Grade Point and credit. Any mark obtained from
coursework contribution on the course shall be null and void.
TRANSFER OF CREDIT.
Candidate from other College or University may be admitted to the program and
equivalent credits may be transferred to the new program with the following conditions:
the course was taken in other institutions of higher learning which are recognised
by PICOMS Academic Board or recognised by the government of the countries
from which the qualification was obtained, or the course content is equivalent to
the course offered in PICOMS,
the minimum grade that has to be achieved for the consideration of credit transfer
is ‘C’ for local public universities or ‘B’ for local private or international universities,
the maximum number of credit unit transferred cannot exceed 30% of the total
credit unit requirement of the programme of study (subject to MOHE Circular No.
1/2011-3/2011). However, the maximum number of credits transferred will depend
on the relevancy of the course(s) already taken to the requirement of the new
programme of studies,
the validity of the course(s) for credit transfer must be less than five (5) years from
the application date,
the College reserves the right to conduct a test for the subject to be transferred.
An application for credit transfer must be made in writing to the Head of the
respective School/Centre not later than week four (4) of the first semester in the
first year of study for approval. The application will only be
considered upon the student’s registration.
Application for credit transfer should be submitted together with the application
form, accompanied by certified copies of the course syllabus and transcripts.
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A course given credit transfer shall be noted with a ‘CT’ on the student’s transcript.
The credits of the course shall not be included in computing the GPA and CGPA
of the student. However, the transferred credits contribute towards the
computation of the total credit requirement for the purpose of graduation.
The residential requirement for the credit transferred students shall be
proportionate with the remaining total credit required for graduation.
The above process for application of credit transfer is not applicable for
professional programmes. However, application of credit transfer can be made
through the respective Professional Bodies and are subjected to their approval.
CREDIT EXEMPTION
Student may apply for credit exemption on certain course(s) but must be replaced by
other course(s) offered by the school or other school(s) provided that
the application must be submitted to the Registrar not later than week two (2) of
the first semester
the maximum number of credit exemption cannot exceed 30% of the total credit
unit requirement of the programme of study (subjected to MOHE Circular No.
1/2011-3/2011) of the total credit units of the programme currently undertaken,
the course(s) applied for credit exemption must have at least 80% content
similarity with the programme offered,
the student has passed the said course(s) with minimum grade C,
the university reserves the right to conduct a test for the subject to be exempted
and
the exempted course(s) is not registered again for the purpose of improving the
grade.
CREDIT EARNED
Application for credits earned must be made in writing to the Registrar not later
than week two (2) of the first semester in the first year of study.
The application will only be considered upon student’s first semester registration.
All approved course(s) will be recorded in the student record as ‘course taken’ and
their grades are counted in the calculation of CGPA and the total credit hours
completed for graduation.
Only courses with minimum grade B can be applied for credit earned.
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CHANGE OF PROGRAM
Student may apply for a change of program of study within the College on the
conditions that
The student fulfil the current entry requirement of the new program
with the approval of Head of the respective school/program a n d
t h e B o a r d o f A d m i s s i o n o f t h e C o l l e g e ,
The student must submit application to the Registrar prior to the
commencement of the new semester.
The student who has been given approval to change his/her
programme of study will be given credits earned on the
equivalent courses subject to the approval of Academic Board.
POSTPONEMENT OF STUDY
Student may postpone his/her study for a period of 1 semester.
Extended period of postponement of 2 consecutive semesters may be
allowed on the basis of poor health (as supported by recognized
Medical Officer).
Application for postponement of study must be received by the Head
of School not later than 7th week of the semester.
Upon recommencement of study, the student will follow the current
curriculum structure and regulation. Any discrepancy in fulfilment of
curriculum structure is subjected to discretion of the Head of School.
COURSE REQUIREMENT
Candidates are considered to have fulfilled the course requirement when they have
attended 80% of the scheduled class,
attended all training during the clinical/industrial attachment,
submitted all the assignment(s) (if required),
sit for continuous assessment and
sit for the final examination.
If a Student is “Barred” from any exam, secondary to lack
of attendance, he/she shall not be eligible to appear for any
Supplementary examinations and requires to take the
respective subject(s) with the following intakes/Junior
batches.
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CLASS ATTENDANCE
Class attendance which includes lecture, tutorial, demonstration,
laboratory work, clinical and other form of internship training is
compulsory to all students. Absenteeism from class is considered
contravening the Education Act 555.
Student who wish to be absent from any class must submit application
to the Head of School.
Student who fails to observe the attendance requirement of any class
of any course may be barred from taking the examination on the
course.
EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
Examinations of courses shall take place at the end of every semester except for courses
that are approved by the Senate and are lectured over a period of two semesters. The
course lecturer/s shall determine the method of examination
Examination of a course shall not be carried out while a normal class or a revision class
is in progress. However, in certain circumstances, the Academic Board shall grant
exemption to the Faculty or Centre to hold the oral examination during the particular time.
Change to an examination schedule of a course shall only be done with the approval of
the Dean/Director and the Registrar’s Office.
CANDIDATURE FOR EXAMINATION
All registered students are allowed to sit for examination unless requested otherwise in
writing by:
The Dean that certain candidate be barred from sitting the examination on specific
subject because of unsatisfactory attendance or failure to meet the course
requirement;
The Finance department because of the candidate’s failure to settle the
outstanding fees due to the College.
Candidates who are barred from sitting the examination on any subject may be allowed
to sit for the examination with special permission by the Chief Executive Officer.
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ADMISSION FOR EXAMINATION
Subject to any Act or Rules and Regulations that governs the related courses; every
student shall sit for examination for the registered in every semester/year.
No student shall be admitted to the examination venue unless he/she has an Examination
Slip issued by the Examination Unit. All students must collect their Examination Slips on
the date and time announced prior to the actual date of examination.
A student who has not collected the Examination Slip for the College examination that
involved him/her in any academic semester/year shall submit a written explanations to the
Registrar by giving the reasons of his/her failure to collect the Examination Slip.
Candidate who failed to sit for examination on any registered subject/paper, without valid
reason, shall be given zero mark for the paper. Board of Examination shall determine the
validity of the reason (if any). In the case where candidate failed to sit for examination on
more than 50% of the subject/paper registered, the Faculty shall make recommendation
to the Academic Board for the termination of candidate’s candidature for the Academic
Program.
HANDICAPPED CANDIDATES
Where a candidate is unable to sit the specified examination, because of his or her
physical condition, the Academic Board shall, based on the recommendation of the
Faculty or the Centre, give approval to substitute the examination with another form of
assessment.
If an emergency occurs, the Chief Executive Officer, after considering the
recommendation of the Dean or Director of Centre shall, give approval to substitute the
examination with another form of assessment, provided that such replacement shall be
reported to the Academic Board as soon as possible.
CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION
No candidates are allowed to enter an examination venue thirty minutes after the
commencement of the examination. A candidate, who is late for an examination but not
later than the time limit stated above, shall not be given any additional time for the
examination but the delay shall be recorded by the Chief Invigilator and reported to the
Examination Board through the Examination Unit.
No candidate is permitted to leave the examination venue within the first thirty minutes of
the examination.
Candidate may leave and re-enter the examination venue because of unavoidable
circumstances, but precaution shall be taken by the invigilator to ensure that the candidate
is under adequate supervision/observation during the entire period he/she is away from
the examination venue.
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Candidates are not allowed to bring into the examination venue any form of written note,
any stationary item and any communication tool other than pen, pencil, eraser, ruler and
non-programmable calculator. No communication shall take place between candidates by
word of mouth or through other methods of communication during the examination period.
Candidates shall raise hands if there is a need to call the examination invigilator.
Candidate shall not act suspiciously during the examination that may construe to the act
of cheating in the examination.
If any situation arises and in opinion of the Chief Invigilator there is a need to call off the
examination, the Chief Invigilator shall then discontinue the examination and, without any
delay, shall collect the answer paper which had been written and may report the matter to
the Chief Executive Officer through the Examination Unit.
If in opinion of the Chief Invigilator an incident/situation, that is considered unfair to the
candidates, arises during the examination period, the Chief Invigilator shall report the
matter to Chief Executive Officer through the Examination Unit.
A candidate, teacher or an officer may complain to the Chief Executive Officer that an
examination was not administered in appropriate manner. Where a matter is reported to
the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Executive Officer may take an appropriate action,
which includes directing the Examinations Unit to conduct another examination.
Any complaint by any lecturer that an examination had been inappropriately administered,
or the provision of any Act and the related Rules is not adhered to, then it shall be
conveyed to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Executive Officer shall investigate
the complaint and report the result of his investigation to the Academic Board. The
Academic Board shall take an appropriate action.
Where in the opinion of the Chief Invigilator that a candidate has committed an offence
under the Examination Rules and Regulation, the following actions may be taken:
To note the name, Index/Matriculation Number of the candidate.
To inform the candidate that his/her name is submitted to the Examination Unit for
an examination offence.
To forfeit all materials evidence to help investigation by the Examination Unit.
WITHDRAWAL FROM EXAMINATION
No candidate is allowed to withdraw from final examination. Candidate may however
withdraw from certain courses not later than 10th week of the semester.
Candidates who wish to withdraw from any College examination for a certain reason shall
submit a written notice to the Registrar before the commencement of the examination, by
stating the reason for withdrawal. No student may be allowed to withdraw from any
College examination after the commencement of the examination.
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Where a candidate has withdrawn from the College examination, after considering
recommendations from Faculty or Centre, shall decide whether the to terminate the
students candidature or to reject he/her re-admission or to allow him/her to repeat a
course, and the academic year of withdrawal shall normally be counted as part of the
maximum period fixed for the course.
ABSENT FROM EXAMINATION
Any candidate who is absent for any examination or the entire examination without valid
reason shall be considered to have failed the examination paper with zero mark.
Where a candidate who has not sat for part or the entire College examination because of
sickness or for other unavoidable reasons such as death of parents, guardian, children or
husband/wife, and has submitted his/her case to be considered by the Examination Board
may be given a grade WP (Without Penalty) for the relevant subject/paper and shall not
be counted toward the candidate’s CGPA. If there is no written requisition received or the
reason given is not acceptable by the Board of Examination he/ she shall be given zero
mark for the subject/paper and counted toward his/her CGPA. A written requisition shall
be submitted to the Registrar not later than 48 hours after the last paper of the
examination. The written application shall be enclosed with:
Medical certificate/report given by the Doctor of College or by the Government Hospital, if
the candidate has not sat for part or the entire examination because of sickness
Notwithstanding the provisions of the above regulations, where a candidate was absent
for part or the whole examination for a reason other than illness as stated above and
wishes the Examination Board to consider the reason for his/her absence, it shall be
responsibility of the candidate to submit the case in writing to the Registrar not later than
one week after the final examination.
SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION
Two supplementary exams (I and II) are conducted for the students who have failed one
or more subjects with in two weeks after the results have been declared with the following
criteria:
Student fails in one or more subjects but GPA not less than 1.50
Student was absent for final examination without any valid reason
Only students who obtained GPA ≤ 1.99 and more than 1.50 (or) grade WP in a particular
subject/paper are allowed to sit for Supplementary Examination on the relevant paper
provided that it met the above criteria.
Students who achieve GPA less than 1.5 and having failed subjects are supposed to
repeat semester along with the course work and the internal assessment shall be
conducted again. These students are not eligible for appearing for Supplementary
examinations.
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Candidate who wishes to sit for the Supplementary Examination I and II shall submit
application form for the Supplementary Examination with attached receipt of RM50 non-
refundable fee for each and every paper.
EXAMINATION RESULTS
The examination result of any subject shall be in the form of Grade which represents the
range of composite mark obtained by the candidate in the final examination and the
coursework. The Board of Examination shall determine the examination result and the
academic standing of every candidate in the Faculty.
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GRADING SYSTEM
Official Grades of the College together with the marks and explanations for all
semester-based marks shall be as follows:-
Grade Marks Points Meanings
A 80 – 100 4.00 Excellent
A - 75 – 79 3.67 Credit
B + 70 – 74 3.33 Credit
B 65 – 69 3.00 Pass
B - 60 – 64 2.67 Pass
C + 55 – 59 2.33 Pass
C 50 – 54 2.00 Pass
C - 45 – 49 1.67 Failed
D + 40 – 44 1.33 Failed
D 35 – 39 1.00 Failed
E 20 - 34 0.67 Failed
F 0 – 19 0.00 Failed
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P Pass
Grade “P” means that student has satisfactorily fulfilled the course objectives that
has been set
F Fail
This grade indicates that the student has failed the course.
S Satisfactory
Grade “S” is used to state the satisfactory completion of work for courses as set
by the Academic Board. Cerdit for “S” shall be considered based only on the hour
value, and shall not be considered for determining student’s GPA.
U Unsatisfactory
Grade “U” is used for work that is not satisfactory. Credit shall not be considered
for determining student’s GPA
R Registered For Audit
This grade indicates that candidate has registered for the course for audit
purposes only and shall not be counted toward the graduation requirement. Credit
hour is not allocated for this grade.
W Official Withdrawal
This grade is given to a candidate who has withdrawn from one or more courses
or from the College. Grade “W” is not used to determined students GPA.
UW Unofficial Withdraw
This grade is given to a candidate whose name appears in the final grade report
but there is no attendance record or other evidence regarding the involvement in
the course. If the instructor did not state any grade for the student, the result slip
will state “UW” in the student record. The grade “UW” subsequently is accepted
as “F” in the calculation of GPA
BR Barred
This grade indicates that the candidate has been barred from taking the
examination due to disciplinary reason.
WP Without Penalty
This grade represents a situation where the candidate failed to sit for the
examination because of a reason acceptable by the Board of Examination. It shall
not carry any mark and shall not be counted for the CGPA.
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CREDIT MARKS, GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) AND CUMULATIVE GRADE
POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
∑(𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 × 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠)𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟
∑ 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)
∑(𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 × 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠)𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟
∑ 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
ACADEMIC STANDING OF A STUDENT
Except for the candidates in the first semester, every candidate will be given Academic
Standing in a particular semester based on the GPA achieved in the preceding semester
according to the following classification:
Status of Student CGPA Remarks
Pass (A) 2.00 – 4.00 Advanced standing and proceed to the
following semester.
Conditional Pass (CP) 1.50 – 1.99 Conditional Pass and proceed to the
following semester.
Provisional (P) 0.00 – 1.49 Candidate shall repeat the semester and re-
sits the papers with grade less than 2.00.
Termination of
Candidature*
(F)
Less than 1.50 Disallowed to continue the studies if GPA is
less than 1.99 for three consecutive normal
semester
*Student may appeal to the College to continue studies and any decision by the College
is Final.
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CONFERMENT OF DIPLOMA
Candidate who has fulfilled the:
residential requirement;
Faculty and Department academic requirement;
College academic requirement;
MQA Courses requirement;
paid all fees due and
achieved CGPA ≥ 2.00
is eligible to be considered for the conferment of Diploma in the relevant program.
However PICOMS reserves the right to amend the above requirements when the
need arises.
A student who is not conferred a degree/diploma together with the group of
students with whom he had been admitted will be subjected to the regulations that
apply to the group of students who is obtain the degree/diploma with him/her
All students are requirement to be aware and to be aware and to understand the
requirements for the conferment of a degree in this College. It is the responsibility
of all students to comply with all the related regulations.
The degree/diploma and the copy of academic transcript or related information
shall not be given if the student has outstanding fees with the College.
WRITTEN APPEAL TO RE-EXAMINE THE EXAMINATION RESULT
A candidate may appeal for re-examination on his/her answer script of the final examination for any subject/paper provided that such appeal must be submitted via a Re-Examination Appeal Form to the Examination Unit. A non-refundable fee of RM50 shall be paid to the Bursar for the re-examination of each and every question paper if he/she has one or more of the following reasons:-
that the grade is incorrect because of an error in calculation or transfer of marks;
that the examination paper specified to the student’s course contained questions on subject which are not part of the course prescribed for the examination;
The Head of School/Center shall appoint independent examiner(s) if such request is received. The Re-Examination Appeal Form, with attached receipt of payment, shall be submitted
to the Examination Unit not later than five working days after the official announcement of
the examinations result.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
Candidate shall be eligible to be considered for the award of the respective Diploma upon
fulfillment of the following requirements:
a. Passed all the prescribed courses with CGPA ≥ 2.00
b. Fulfilled the residential requirement.
c. Paid all fees .
SUSPENSION FROM COLLEGE
Student may be suspended from College for a certain period on the following ground:
a. Suspended by the disciplinary authority of the College,
b. Failure to clear debt with the College.
The student shall repeat the courses of the semester upon completion of the suspension
period.
DISMISSAL FROM THE COLLEGE
Student shall be dismissed from the program in the following cases:
The student failed the examination (CGPA≤1.50) in 3 consecutive
semesters .
The student failed to fulfill the graduation requirement within the
candidature’s maximum period.
The student has committed a very serious offence under the Students
Act and considered by the Academic Disciplinary Committee or
Students Disciplinary Committee to be punishable with dismissal from
the program.
The dismissed student shall return Student Matriculation Card and other access cards to
Registrar immediately.
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APPEAL AGAINST DISMISSAL
A student who has been dismissed from College may submit written appeal to the
Registrar for readmission to the Program on the conditions that
The application must be submitted not later than two (2) weeks after the
date of the dismissal letter ;
Student must pay a fee of RM100.00 ;
The appeal will be tabled to Academic Board for decision.
The student shall not be in campus during the period of appeal.
The student may be reregistered in the preceding semester if the appeal is upheld.
Student who has been dismissed on the ground of clause 18.1(a) and 18.1(b) may
submit written application to the Registrar for readmission to College on new
academic program
Student who has been dismissed on the ground of 18.1(c) from the College may
submit written application to the Registrar for readmission into the Program after
2 (two) semesters.
The readmitted s tudent may request for credit earned for similar courses
already taken and passed in the previous program.
LOSING THE SEAT IN THE COLLEGE
Student shall lose his/her seat in the College in the following cases:
a. The student does not register for one semester or more without obtaining prior
approval for postponement from the Head of School or
b. The student absence from classes exceeding the approved postponement
period.
Student who loses his seat in the College may apply for readmission by submitting
written application to the Registrar.
Appeal of readmission into the academic program will be considered by Academic
Board.
If student is readmitted into the program he will be given new student number and
his academic record reinstated unless he resumes his study after three years or
more.
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Student’s previous residential period will be counted toward the total residential
requirement for graduation.
Student who loses his seat twice shall not be readmitted to the College.
WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM
Student may withdraw from a program of study by submitting application to the Registrar
with support from the Head of School provided that he has paid all the
fees due to him.
Fees may only be refunded to students under the following circumstances:
a) In any case, registration fee will be forfeited regardless of
time frame. For all program, registration fees of RM1,
000.00 will be forfeited.
b) All deposits will be refunded after students has submitted
his/her clearance form and surrendered his/her
matriculation card.
c) Refund on tuition and accommodation fees:
Withdrawal within day 1 to day 15 after the official
registration day – 75% of the fee paid upon registration
(referring the payment structure of registration day for
respective program) will be refunded. For enrolled
student, the rate remains the same.
Withdrawal within day 16 to 30 day after the official
registration day – 50% of the tuition paid upon
registration will be refunded
Student who withdraws from any program may be readmitted to the program with new
student number and the previous academic record and residential period reinstated
provided that the period does not exceed three years after the withdrawal.
If the student is readmitted to other program equivalent credits may be transferred to
the new program and the student may be given exemption on the total residential
period depending on the total credits transferred.
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ACADEMIC AWARDS AND PRIZES
The following awards are offered to students who excel in academic and/or co- curriculum
activities.
Name of award/prize Momento Criteria
1. PICOMS Gold Medal
1. Gold Medal 2. Cash amounting to RM1000.00 3. Certificate
1. Graduated in minimum period of study with CGPA ≥3.85. 2. Actively involved in PICOMS’s non-academic activities.
2. PICOMS Silver Medal
1. Silver Medal 2. Cash amounting to RM500.00 3. Certificate
1. Graduated in minimum period of study as top academic performer for each Academic Program with CGPA ≥ 3.85. 2.
3. PICOMS Bronze Medal
1. Bronze Medal 2. Cash amounting to RM500.00 3. Certificate
1. Graduated in minimum period of study as best performer in co-curriculum and other PICOMS activities
4. PICOMS Academic Excellent Prize.
1. Cash of RM200.00 2. Certificate
1. Students who achieved CGPA ≥ 3.85 in final examination for each semester and each Academic Program.
5. PICOMS Dean Award
1. Certificate 1. Students who achieved CGPA ≥ 3.75 In final examination for each semester and each Academic Program
Other Awards/Prizes may be established by School based on external sponsorship. Such award shall be approved and sanctioned by the Academic Board.
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CURRICULUM DESIGN
Year 1
YEAR 1 (SEMESTER 1) YEAR 1 (SEMESTER 2)
SUBJECTS CODE UNIT SUBJECTS CODE UNIT
BASIC CHEMISTRY I
PDMS
1123
3 PHARMACOLOGY I PDMS
1213
3
MALAYSIAN STUDY MPU 2113 3 BASIC CHEMISTRY II PDMS
1243
3
COMMUNICATION
ENGLISH
MPU 2212 2 PROFESSIONAL
ENGLISH
MPU
2222
2
ANATOMY PDMS
1224
4 BASIC PATHOLOGY PDMS
1253
3
PHYSIOLOGY PDMS
1234
4 ETHICS IN HEALTH
PROFESSION
PDMS
1113
3
INSTRUMENTATION PDMS
1263
3 ENTREPRENEURSHIP MPU
2232
2
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
Or
PASUKAN INSTITUSI
PERTAHANAN AWAM
MPU 2412
MPU 2422
2
2
Total Credits 21 Total Credits 16
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Year 2
YEAR 2 (SEMESTER 1) YEAR 2 (SEMESTER 2)
SUBJECTS CODE UNIT SUBJECTS CODE UNIT
PHARMACOLOGY II
PDMS
2123
3 IMMUNOLOGY PDMS
3133
3
GENERAL
MEDICAL
MICROBIOLOGY
PDMS
2243
3 ISLAMIC STUDY/
MORAL STUDY
MPU
2313
MPU
2323
3
3
HEMATOLOGY &
ONCOLOGY
PDMS
3223
3 APPLIED MEDICAL
MICROBIOLOGY
PDMS
3123
3
BASIC
BIOCHEMISTRY
PDMS
2133
3 SYSTEMIC
BIOCHEMISTRY
PDMS
2233
3
BASIC
MOLECULAR AND
CELLULAR
BIOLOGY
PDMS
2143
3 GENETIC PDMS
2113
3
COMMUNITY HEALTH
& EPIDEMIOLOGY
PDMS
2224
4
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 19
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Year 3
YEAR 3 (SEMESTER 1) YEAR 3 (SEMESTER 2)
SUBJECTS CODE UNIT SUBJECTS CODE UNIT
INTRODUCTION TO
RESEARCH
PDMS
3111
1 CLINICAL SKILLS
TRAINING
PDMS
3233
3
BIOSTATISTICS PDMS
3262
2 GROUP
PROJECT/CASE
STUDY
PDMS
3252
2
MEDICAL
PARASITOLOGY
PDMS
3244
4
BEHAVIOURAL
SCIENCE
PDMS
3153
3
MEDICAL
EMERGENCIES
PDMS
3212
2
ALTERNATIVE &
COMPLIMENTARY
MEDICINE
PDMS
3142
2
Total Credits 14 Total Credits 5
TOTAL CREDITS: 90
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
DATE & BATCHES JULY 2014
30/06 - 06/07 REGIS - 06/07
& 07/07
07/07 - 13/07
ORIENTATION WEEK
14/07 - 20/07
21/07 - 27/07
28/07 - 03/08
04/08 - 10/08
LEC
TUR
ES (
SEM
1) 11/08 - 17/08
18/08 - 24/08
25/08 - 31/08
01/09 - 07/09
08/09 - 14/09
15/09 - 21/09
22/09 - 28/09
29/09 - 05/10
06/10 - 12/10 BREAK
13/10 - 19/10
LEC
TUR
ES
20/10 - 26/10
27/10 - 02/11
03/11 - 09/11
10/11 - 16/11
17/11 - 23/11 REVISION
WEEK
24/11 - 30/11 STUDY WEEK
01/12 - 07/12 FINAL EXAM
08/12 - 14/12
15/12 - 21/12
SEMESTER BREAK
22/12 - 28/12
29/12 - 04/01/15
05/01 - 11/01
12/01 - 18/01
19/01 - 25/01
26/01 - 01/02 REGIST
02/02 - 08/02
LEC
TUR
E
S (S
EM 2
)
09/02 - 15/02
16/02 - 22/02
23/02 - 01/03 BREAK
02/03 - 08/03
LEC
TUR
ES
09/03 - 15/03
16/03 - 22/03
23/03 - 29/03
30/03 - 05/04
06/04 - 12/04
13/04 - 19/04
20/04 - 26/04
27/04 - 03/05
04/05 - 10/05
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DATE & BATCHES JULY 2014
11/05 - 17/05
18/05 - 24/05 REVISION
WEEK
25/05 - 31/05 STUDY WEEK
01/06 - 07/06 FINAL EXAM
08/06 - 14/06
15/06 - 21/06
SEM
ESTE
R B
REA
K
22/06 - 28/06
29/06 - 05/07
06/07 - 12/07
13/07 - 19/07
20/07 - 26/07
27/07 - 02/08 REGIST
03/08 - 09/08
LEC
TUR
ES (
SEM
3)
10/08 - 16/08
17/08 - 23/08
24/08 - 30/08
31/08 - 06/09
07/09 - 13/09
14/09 - 20/09
21/09 - 27/09 BREAK
28/09 - 04/10
LEC
TUR
ES 05/10 - 11/10
12/10 - 18/10
19/10 - 25/10
26/10 - 01/11
02/11 - 08/11
09/11 - 15/11
16/11 - 22/11 REVISION
WEEK
23/11 - 29/11 STUDY WEEK
30/11 - 06/12 FINAL EXAM
07/12 - 13/12
14/12 - 20/12
SEMESTER BREAK
21/12 - 27/12
28/12 - 03/01/16
04/01 - 10/01
11/01 - 17/01
18/01 - 24/01
25/01 - 31/01 REGIST
01/02 - 07/02
LEC
TUR
ES (
SEM
4)
08/02 - 14/02
15/02 - 21/02
22/02 - 28/02
29/02 - 06/03
07/03 - 13/03
14/03 - 20/03
21/03 - 27/03 BREAK
28/03 - 03/04
LEC
TUR
E
S 04/04 - 10/04
11/04 - 17/04
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DATE & BATCHES JULY 2014
18/04 - 24/04
25/04 - 01/05
02/05 - 08/05
09/05 - 15/05
16/05 - 22/05 REVISION
WEEK
23/05 - 29/05 STUDY WEEK
30/05 - 05/06 FINAL EXAM
06/06 - 12/06
13/06 - 19/06
SEM
ESTE
R B
REA
K
20/06 - 26/06
27/06 - 03/07
04/07 - 10/07
11/07 - 17/07
18/07 - 24/07
25/07 - 31/07 REGIST
01/08 - 07/08
LEC
TUR
ES (
SEM
5)
08/08 - 14/08
15/08 - 21/08
22/08 - 28/08
29/08 - 04/09
05/09 - 11/09
12/09 - 18/09 BREAK
19/09 - 25/09
LEC
TUR
ES
26/09 - 02/10
03/10 - 09/10
10/10 - 16/10
17/10 - 23/10
24/10 - 30/10
31/10 - 06/11
07/11 - 13/11
14/11 - 20/11 REVISION
WEEK
21/11 - 27/11 STUDY WEEK
28/11 - 04/12 FINAL EXAM
05/12 - 11/12
12/12 - 18/12
SEMESTER BREAK
19/12 - 25/12
26/12 - 01/01/17
02/01 - 08/01
09/01 - 15/01
16/01 - 22/01
23/01 - 29/01 REGIST
30/01 - 05/02
LEC
TUR
ES (
SEM
6)
06/02 - 12/02
13/02 - 19/02
20/02 - 26/02
27/02 - 05/03
06/03 - 12/03
13/03 - 19/03 BREAK
20/03 - 26/03 PR
AC
TIC
AL S
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27/03 - 02/04
03/04 - 09/04
10/04 - 16/04
17/04 - 23/04
24/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 07/05
08/05 - 14/05
SEM
ESTE
R
BR
EAK
15/05 - 21/05
22/05 - 28/05
29/05 - 04/06
05/06 - 11/06
VIVA 1 12/06 - 18/06
19/06 - 25/06
26/06 - 02/07
03/07 - 09/07
VIVA 2 10/07 - 16/07
17/07 - 23/07
24/07 - 30/07
COURSE REGISTRATION
Candidates must register courses they intend to enroll in the semester subject to the
condition that
They have paid the relevant fees,
The courses are offered in the semester,
No courses are clashed in timetable,
Fulfilled the prerequisite, consecutive or concurrent
requirement of the course.
The total credit registered is within the allowable minimum and
maximum credit units.
CLINICAL PLACEMENT
The clinical placement will take place to gain experience in all essential functions.
Students are placed at various locations.
Students are required to be present on all days of the placement. In cases of absence
during a clinical placement, the student must notify the agency in advance of the absence
through the appropriate contact and as well as the College. A medical certificate may be
required before returning to the clinical placement.
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