Diploma in Medical & Health Sciences previously known as Diploma in Medical Assistant program prepares the candidates in basic medical sciences and professional modules such as medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, community health, pathology and therapeutic along with university elective modules.
Overview
Diploma in Medical & Health Sciences previously known as Diploma in Medical Assistant program prepares the candidates in basic medical sciences and professional modules such as medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, community health, pathology and therapeutic along with university elective modules.
The programme is specifically designed to develop students with a strong foundation and skills to face the challenging world in the medical field. This program provides the students with the knowledge, skills, and attitude to be a Professional Assistant Medical Officer (AMO) which was formerly known as Medical Assistant (MA) which are registered professional healthcare providers within the Malaysian healthcare system and they are governed legally by Act 180, with Medical Assistants (Registration) Act 1977.
Lincoln university offers a THREE (3) years Diploma in Medical & Health Sciences which enable students dreams to be true in pursuing a career in health care setting. The student will receive extensive classrooms, stimulation ward, cyber anatomy lab and skill lab while in campus. Valuable real-life experiences shall be provided through attachment at partnering hospital and community health clinics. Upon completing the program, the graduates would be able to understand, diagnose, and treat simple ailments, as well as caring and curing in wellness and disease.
The scope of services provided encompasses the aspects of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative in health care.
This program is approved by both the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE).
Becoming a medical assistant is a good career choice because it is an in-demand career with many opportunities.
Program Aim
- Broad scope of opportunity with local and international organizations.
- Fully equipped clinical set up with state of the art equipments
- Highly educated and experienced faculty
- Well planned exposure to research methodology
- Regular Orientation Classes & Training for Good Communication Skills, Evidence Based Practice and Continuous Medical Education (CME)
- Social and cultural practices for personal development
Special Benefits / Privileges Accorded In LUC
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Highly credential lecturers
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Experienced lecturers
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Affordable tuition fee
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Full PTPTN loan available
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Free Accommodation
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Free Transport
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Free Uniform
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Free Educational Tours
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First Private university with advance technology and innovation in teaching and learning facilities – Cyber Anatomy Lab, Skill Labs and All Other Facilities.
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EPF / KWSP withdrawal
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Job Placement
Students, with CGPA of 3.5 and above, may opt for Doctor of Medicine Programme (M.D), offered by Lincoln University College.
Many more privileges ONLY AT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY COLLAGE
Career Opportunities / Pathways
There is a high demand for Diploma in Medical and Health Sciences (Medical Assistant) in the public as well as private hospitals, medical centers, healthcare institutions, plantation sectors (estate hospitals), petroleum/gas sector (off-shore oil rig stations) and sport science units/clinics.
MEDICAL SERVICES
*Ambulance services, Off shore, Pre hospital care & etc
MINISTRY
*Ministry Of Health, Ministry Of Defense, Ministry Of Youth And Sports, Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM)
HOSPITAL / CLINIC GOVERMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR
*Eye, ENT Clinic & etc
*Forensic Department, Perfusionist, ICU, OT & etc
ACADEMIC
*Lecturer, Clinical Instructor & etc
ADMINISTRATION
*Hospital, Clinic, Diplomatic Administration Officer (PTD) & etc
VOLUNTEER / NGO
*SMART, Red Crescent Saint John’s Ambulance & etc
Subject Highlights
Compulsory Course (CC)
i. MPU 2193 Kursus Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
ii. MPU 2222 Creative Problem Solving
iii.MPU 2332 Constitution and Society
iv. MPU 2422 Co-Curriculum
v. ENG 413 English 1
vi. ENG 423 English 2
Core Courses: General course (GC)
i. Human structure & Applied physiology 1
ii. Human structure & Applied physiology 11
iii.Basic Medical Microbiology & Parasitology
iv. Health Sociology and Psychology
v. Law, Ethic and Professionalism in HealthCare
vi. Basic Research Methodology and Statistics
Core Courses: Professional Course (MH)
i. Basic Epidemiology
ii. Pathology and Therapeutics 1
iii.Pathology and Therapeutics 2
iv. Clinical Examination 1
v. Clinical Examination 2
vi. Medical Science I
vii.Medical Science II
viii.Surgical Science 1
ix. Surgical Science 11
x. Professional Practice & Patient Care
xi. Emergency Medicine, Trauma Care
xii.Pre-Hospital Care
xiii.Community Health 1
xiv.Community Health 2
Core Modules: Clinical Practice (CP)
i. Clinical Practice I –, Surgical, Orthopaedic and Operation Theatre
ii. Clinical Practice I1 – Medical and Paediatric
iii.Clinical Practice III –Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology
iv. Clinical Practice IV – Mental Health
v. Clinical Practice V – Pre-Hospital Care
vi. Clinical Practice VI – Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
vii.Clinical Practice VII – Family & Community Health, Maternal & Child Health, Primary Health Care
Electives Modules (EL)
i. Health Science Research
Entry Requirements
FOR MALAYSIAN STUDENT
Passed in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 credits including following subjects:
- Bahasa Melayu \ Bahasa Malaysia
- Sciences subjects
- Biology or Chemistry, or
- Physics with pass in biology or
- General sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics OR Additional Mathematics
- TWO credits from any other subject (preference given to students from para 2 and 3)
- Pass in English language
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
GCE O Level or equivalent with a minimum of 5 credits in the following subjects:
1.TWO from Science or Mathematics subject (Biology/Chemistry/Physics/ General Science/Applied Sciences)
2.THREE from any other subjects
3. Pass in English
4.Malaysian citizen is required to pass in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level for the purpose of registration with MAB.
5.Candidate with other relevant qualifications is subject to approval by the Medical Assistant Board (MAB)
International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 4.0 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.
