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Grooming
healthcare
educators
INTERNATIONAL Medical At the time of writing, students
University’s (IMU) postgraduate of the first cohort are finalising
certificate, postgraduate diploma their research dissertations,
and master’s programmes in marking the last stage of
health professions education are their journey in the master’s
designed to fulfil the needs of the programme.
21st century. Though not its primary
The aim is to enable learners purpose, the master’s
to develop an in-depth qualification opens up
understanding of educational opportunities for more advanced
theories, principles and values research training, such as
related to contemporary enrolling in doctoral
learning environment and programmes.
assessment. As befits a university with a
The postgraduate health 6 Star: Outstanding score in the
professions education Rating for Higher Education
programmes equip learners Institutions in Malaysia, IMU’s
with enhanced skills to pursue degree courses are periodically
career opportunities in health reviewed and re-imagined.
professional education and The postgraduate programmes
carry out related research at in health professions education
a higher degree. are no exception and are
The programmes offer a currently undergoing a review
mixed mode of coursework and of content and delivery, aimed at
research training. This blended enhancing the learning
mode allows students to experience and outcomes.
undertake much of their study IMU offers other postgraduate
online, with some weekend programmes, including taught
on-campus sessions, giving them MSc in Public Health, MSc in
flexibility in working towards Analytical and Pharmaceutical
the Master of Health Professions Chemistry, MSc in Molecular
Education. Medicine, Master of Pharmacy
The blended mode gives Practice, Postgraduate Diploma
students the accessibility of in Implant Dentistry, and MSc
online learning alongside social and PhD by research.
and professional interaction.
IMU’s e-learning environment
(Moodle) offers students access
About IMU
to all study content and IMU is Malaysia’s first and
technology-enhanced learning most established private medical
facilitated by moderators. and health sciences university
Face-to-face sessions include with more than 26 years of
lectures, workshops, seminars dedication in healthcare
and case presentations. Most of education.
these sessions are scheduled on Established in 1992, IMU
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays pioneered the world’s first
at the IMU Bukit Jalil campus, Partner Medical School
enabling students to pursue programme and has since gained
postgraduate studies while international recognition. It has
working. more than 30 world-class
Coming from diverse university partners in Australia,
backgrounds, students bring New Zealand, the United
varied talents and experience Kingdom, Canada, Ireland
to the programme. The small and China.
intakes foster an excellent IMU’s main campus is located
learning culture and many in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur,
opportunities for cooperative with branch clinical schools
learning with a high level of peer located in Seremban, Kuala
support. Pilah, Batu Pahat and Kluang.
Every student undertakes a In 2010, committed to its
research study under the brand promise of Delivering
supervision of faculty members the Future of Better Healthcare,
with established research IMU became a fully integrated
credentials. healthcare institution offering
While the formal output of education, healthcare services
the research semester is a and research to serve and
dissertation, students’ improve the quality of lives.
professional interpersonal skills
are also enhanced through n For more information,
one-to-one interaction with their call 03-2731 7272, e-mail
research supervisors, academic postgraduate@imu.edu.my or
and other professional staff. visit www.imu.edu.my
6 Postgraduate THE STAR, TUESDAY 17 JULY 2018
Your choice
neighbourhood
university
ONE of the hallmarks of Open University
Malaysia (OUM) as the nation’s premier
open and distance learning institution is its
OUM’s commitment
commitment to providing access to anyone to learner-centred
processes means that
who wants to learn, regardless of location,
age, gender or socio-economic background.
The slogan “Your Neighbourhood
University” is what sets OUM apart from the five southern
other higher education institutions in
Malaysia. Thus far, OUM has established 33
learning centres are
learning centres nationwide as it strives for located close to key
higher accessibility to education.
In the southern region, OUM has five areas where local
learning centres in Melaka, Negri Sembilan
and Johor.
communities stand
People living in Johor can enrol at learning to benefit from the
centres in Johor Baru, Batu Pahat or Pontian,
while those in Melaka and Negri Sembilan university.
can attend OUM learning centres in Bandar
Bukit Baru and Seremban respectively.
OUM’s commitment to learner-centred
processes means that the five southern Management, with more than 4,000 learners
learning centres are located close to key having enrolled in these programmes since
areas where local communities stand to OUM began offering them.
benefit from the university. The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary
One area that OUM often emphasises is Education) programme, popular among
infrastructure development. As with the in-service teachers, has benefited close to
other 27 learning centres in the country, the 4,000 learners in Negri Sembilan, Melaka and
campuses in Bandar Bukit Baru, Seremban, Johor.
Johor Baru, Batu Pahat and Pontian provide Since its inception, OUM has received
safe environments that are conducive to excellent response from learners in the
learning and well equipped with purpose- southern region.
built facilities. In total, the university has an enrolment
While most learning materials and of almost 30,000 learners, of which 11,000
resources are available online through have successfully graduated.
myINSPIRE, the university’s learning Now in its 18th year, OUM is striving to
management system, the centres provide spread its wings even further nationwide
ample space for learners to meet up, hold to become your best neighbourhood
discussions and study. university.
All campuses are equipped with If you are interested in enrolling in OUM’s
tutorial rooms, computer laboratories and southern learning centres, contact details are
student lounges. Learners can also take listed below.
advantage of the free wireless Internet l Seremban Learning Centre (06-761 1003)
connection available throughout the learning l Melaka Learning Centre (06-292 1852)
centre. l Johor Baru Learning Centre (07-221
Support services are crucial to ensure 2006)
learners’ needs are always met. In this l Batu Pahat Learning Centre (07-438
regard, the learning centre directors, 1788)
academic staff and other qualified officers l Pontian Learning Centre (07-686 4880)
are always ready to assist learners when
required. n For more information on the programmes
The most sought-after programmes at offered at OUM and its September intake,
the five southern learning centres call 03-2773 2121 (speed line),
are the Bachelor of Business e-mail enquiries@oum.edu.
Administration my or visit www.oum.
and Bachelor of edu.my
THE STAR, TUESDAY 17 JULY 2018 Postgraduate 7
In-demand research
RESEARCH leads to expansion of knowledge
and discoveries in various disciplines, and is
deemed a crucial part of coming up with
viable solutions to current issues.
To higher learning institutions, impact-
driven research projects and publications
not only foster professional excellence but such as its 5 Star: Excellent status in the
also boost their visibility among academia Rating for Higher Education Institutions
and relevant industries. in Malaysia 2017.
From an academic aspect, research The university placed 501-600 in the
grants increase the chances for academic Times Higher Education World University
advancements, future collaborations and Rankings 2018 and 111-120 in the Times
other academic activities that are beneficial Higher Education Asia-Pacific University
to stakeholders. Rankings 2018.
Committed, active academics from UTAR is one of the fastest-growing
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) private higher education institutions in
have been contributing to numerous the country and has campuses in Kampar,
discoveries through their research Perak and Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor.
endeavours for many years. Since its inaugural convocation in
One of them is Prof Dr Lim Yun Seng from 2005, UTAR has graduated about 54,000
the university’s Department of Electrical & students to date. It offers more than 110
Electronic Engineering who, along with Prof Lim (third from right) with TNB delegates during their visit to UTAR Sungai Long Campus. programmes from pre-university to
co-researchers Dr Chua Kein Huat, Dr Wong postgraduate levels.
Jianhui, Assoc Prof Dr Chew Kuew Wai, worth more than RM1.5mil from the able to build a realistic energy storage UTAR’s postgraduate programmes
Assoc Prof Dr Ezra Morris Abraham Malaysian Electricity Supply Industries Trust system and improve its performance thanks can be undertaken as course-based or
Gnanamuthu and Assoc Prof Dr Stella Account. to a collaboration with a leading researcher research-based studies, allowing each
Morris, conducted a research project titled “This project was established to develop a in the United Kingdom. This project also student to choose the option that best
Development of a Fast-responded and Utility fast-responding, utility-scaled energy storage garnered the attention of Tenaga Nasional suits her individual learning style.
Integrated Energy Storage System to Provide system on an 11kV network to supply real Berhad,” says Prof Lim.
Ancillary Services under High Intermittency of power to customers during peak hours and UTAR’s commitment in education and n For more information, call 05-468 8888
Photovoltaic Systems. reduce peak demand charges. research excellence has been proven (Kampar Campus) or 03-9086 0288 (Sungai
The project successfully obtained a grant “Through several funding schemes, we are through the recognitions it has received, Long Campus), or visit www.utar.edu.my
Globally recognised
qualifications
TWO of Curtin University’s In addition to being
accounting programmes – the recognised by ICAEW, the
Bachelor of Commerce accounting programmes at
(Accounting) and Bachelor of Curtin Malaysia carry acceptable
Commerce (Accounting and qualifications for associate
Finance) – have been recognised membership eligibility in CPA
by the Institute of Chartered Australia, ACCA and Institute of
Accountants in England and Public Accountants, and can be
Wales (ICAEW). used for entry to the Institute of
According to Assoc Prof Chartered Accountants Australia
Pauline Ho, acting dean of (ICAA) graduate programme.
Curtin Malaysia’s Faculty of Once graduates have
Business, the accounting obtained membership in these
programmes are now recognised organisations, they will be
by five major professional eligible to join the MICPA-
accounting bodies – CPA CAANZ and the Malaysian
Australia, Association of Institute of Accountants.
Chartered Certified Accountants Curtin’s globally recognised
(ACCA), Chartered Institute of qualifications have resulted in
Management Accountants, more than 80% of Curtin
ICAEW and the joint Malaysia’s graduates securing
organisation formed between jobs within six months of
the Malaysian Institute of completing their studies.
Certified Public Accountants and Furthermore, more than
Chartered Accountants Australia 90% of companies that employ
and New Zealand (MICPA- Curtin’s alumni are satisfied
CAANZ). with their work performance.
The business courses offered Curtin Malaysia offers
at Curtin Malaysia are identical undergraduate and
to those offered at its parent postgraduate courses identical
campus in Perth and are to those offered at its parent
accredited by the Association to campus in Perth, as well as pre-
Advance Collegiate Schools of university courses that feed
Business (AACSB) – a recognition directly into its undergraduate
given only to the top 5% of programmes.
business schools in the world. In 2010, Curtin Malaysia was
Assoc Prof Ho says the AACSB granted self-accreditation status
accreditation means that Curtin by the Malaysian Qualifications
Malaysia’s business students and Agency and is rated 5 Star:
alumni can be proud of studying Excellent in the Rating for
at one of the leading business Higher Education Institutions in
education providers in the Malaysia 2017. Its engineering
world. programmes are among the best
In the QS World University in the country, with a Tier 5:
Rankings by Subject 2018, Curtin Excellent score in the Discipline-
University was named among Based Rating System.
the top 150 subject providers in
the Accounting & Finance and n For more information
Business & Management on Curtin Malaysia, visit
categories. www.curtin.edu.my
8 Postgraduate THE STAR, TUESDAY 17 JULY 2018
Doctor clinches
top prize
DR Lam Mynn Dee is a medical doctor from quit smoking.
Penang who has been working with the “The data from this research may be
Health Ministry since 2012. useful for future design and implementation
She recently completed the Master of of smoking cessation initiatives.
Science (MSc) in Health Research at Penang “I was delighted to have Prof Krishnan as
Medical College (PMC) with first-class my supervisor. He was very supportive and
honours and distinction. At the conferring helpful. If I had any questions, I could call
ceremony this year, she was awarded the him anytime.
First in Class Prize. “The two years of study was not always
“The part-time programme at PMC offered smooth, but I can attest to the journey being
me the opportunity and flexibility to pursue worth every effort,” says Dr Lam.
my studies at a world-renowned university Prof Krishnan has all praises for Dr Lam,
while working full time,” says Dr Lam. stating that she was probably the best
“As young medical officers, we were research-based postgraduate student he has
encouraged to carry out research in addition encountered.
to our clinical duties. This course emphasises “It was an ideal relationship to have a
experiential learning and I was very lucky to good candidate who is ready to learn.
have had the support of my supervisor, Prof She deserves all the credit for her efforts
Dr Krishnan Rajam, and other faculty and I owe her an appreciation for the
members.” opportunity to be her supervisor.
Prof Krishnan is head of family medicine “We simply guide students the best way
at PMC, now known as RCSI & UCD Malaysia we can,” he says.
Campus (RUMC) after a recent upgrade to Dr Lam is in the midst of exploring further
university status. His interest areas also areas of research and is keen to pursue a
include drowning prevention and road PhD in the near future.
safety. The fifth annual intake for the part-time
“The topic Dr Lam chose has good MSc in Health Research by the Royal College
potential for follow-up action and it’s rare of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) at RUMC is now
for a researcher to choose a high-risk in progress with limited seats.
population,” says Prof Krishnan. The programme is open to Malaysians,
The title of Dr Lam’s research is Pattern of permanent residents and expatriates (work
Tobacco Use and Intention to Quit among Fire visa holders) looking to further their
and Traffic Police Officers. research capabilities or switch to a career in
“I chose to study smoking behaviours academics, health or research.
among a specific demographic to gain
knowledge about potential factors that n For more information, visit www.rcsiucd.
may signal an individual’s desire to edu.my