SUMMARY OF MBBS CURRICULUM

KULLIYYAH OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES

BACHELOR OF MEDICINE & BACHELOR OF SURGERY
(MBBS)

FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION
COHORT 5

12TH – 14TH OCTOBER 2020
MODE OF ASSESSMENT: ONLINE

Vision, Mission and Motto of UniSHAMS
Vision
To be a global Islamic University through integration of knowledge and wisdom
Mission
To produce holistic scholars and noble professionals
Motto
Preserving knowledge through wisdom

Vision and Mission of Kulliyyah of Medicine & Health Sciences
Vision
To be a highly reputable institution in the provision of health care professionals to
serve mankind for the glory of Allah
Mission
To produce doctors who epitomize excellence, piety, dignity and skills in their
ministry of mankind and to be in the forefront of research and dissemination of
knowledge with Allah’s help

CURRICULUM
1. PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE (PEO)

PEO 1: A competent practitioner who are knowledgeable, technically competent
in the practice of medicine and socially responsible and also include
PEO 2: Islamic ethical dimensions.
A competent practitioner who are to communicate well and work in a
PEO 3: team in the provision of primary, secondary and tertiary health care
PEO 4: services.
A competent practitioner who are able to function effectively as a
member of the nation’s health care delivery system.
A competent practitioner who practices holistic, ethical, professional and
Islamic values in providing service to the recipients and providers of the
healthcare industry.

2. PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)

PLO 1: illustrate understanding of the mechanisms of human bodily functions in
health and disease from the biological, behavioural, epidemiological and
PLO 2: social aspects.
inculcate the habits of inquisitiveness, an inquiring mind and acquire the
PLO 3: methodology of information gathering, interpretation and making
inferences and logical conclusions.
PLO 4: perform history taking, physical examination and propose investigation
PLO 5: to diagnose and implement its management plans in the most
PLO 6: professional way.
PLO 7: diagnose common conditions including medical emergencies and
PLO 8: institute appropriate help and referral.
be an empathetic and competent listener to communicate with patients,
patients’ relatives, various members of the medical team and colleagues.
incorporate Islamic values and perspectives into all the aspect of medical
practices and ethics.
work effectively in a team and able to be a leader in a healthcare team
and community.
demonstrate entrepreneurial and managerial skills.

Mapping of the programme learning outcomes against the programme educational objectives.

Table 1: Matrix of Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) against the Programme Educational
Objective (PEO).

Programme Learning Programme Educational
Outcomes (PLO) Objectives (PEO)

PEO1 PEO2 PEO3 PEO4

PLO 1 √
PLO 2 √
PLO 3
PLO 4 √
PLO 5 √
PLO 6
PLO 7 √
PLO 8 √

√
√

Mapping of the programme learning outcomes to MQF level descriptors and the five cluster of MQF
learning outcomes domains
Table 2: Matrix of Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) against Malaysian Qualification learning
domain (MQF).

Malaysian Qualification Framework (MQF) learning outcomes

1. Knowledge &3. Functional Work Skills:
understanding
Programme
Learning 2. Cognitive Skills
Outcomes a) Practical Skills
(PLO) b) Interpersonal
Skills
c) Communication
d) Digital Skills
e) Numeracy Skills
f) Leadership,
Autonomy, &
Responsibility

4. Personal & Entrepreneurial
Skills

5. Ethics &
Professionalism

PLO 1 √ √√ √
PLO 2 √√
PLO 3 √√ √√
PLO 4 √ √√ √
PLO 5 √
PLO 6 √√ √
PLO 7 √√
PLO 8

3. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1 Semester 1 Course Name Credit unit Number
of weeks
Course Code Introduction to Basic Medical Sciences 4
Musculoskeletal System 3 20
1 PPL61104 Kursus Teras Alimentary System I 3
2 PPN61103 Kursus Teras Public Health I 20
3 PPA61103 Kursus Teras Genitourinary System 2
4 PPH61102 Kursus Teras Behavioural Sciences 3
5 PPE61103 Kursus Teras Foundation of Arabic Language 2
6 PPL61202 Kursus Teras Al-Quran 1
7 UBA1000 Modul Wajib Tamadun Islam Tamadun Asia (TITAS) 1
8 TQS1011 Modul Wajib Malaysian Studies* 1
9 MPU 3122 Modul Wajib Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2* 2
10 MPU 3172 Modul Wajib Ko-K 1 2*
11 MPU 3142 Modul Wajib 2*
12 GVX6111 Modul Wajib Total 1
17 5
22

* For international students

Year 1 Semester 2 Kursus Teras Course Name Credit unit Number
Kursus Teras of weeks
Course Code Kursus Teras Respiratory & Cardiovascular Systems 3
Kursus Teras Nervous System 3 20
1 PPC61103 Endocrine System 2
2 PPN61203 Kursus Teras Public Health II 4 20
3 PPE61202 Modul Wajib Personal and Professional Development I
4 PPH61204 Modul Wajib Foundation of English Language 2
5 PPD61102 Modul Wajib Hubungan Etnik
6 UBE1000 Modul Wajib Pengucapan Awam 1
7 MPU 3112 Modul Wajib Bahasa Kebangsaan A** 2
8 MPU 3242 Ko-K 2 2
9 MPU 3212 2**
10 GVX6121 Total 1
14 6
20

** Students who do not achieve Credit in Bahasa Melayu (SPM) are required to
register Bahasa Kebangsaan A

Year 2 Semester 3 Course Name Credit unit Number
of weeks
Course Code Medical Immunology 4 1
General Pathology 3 2 20
1 PPB62104 Kursus Teras Basic Medical Microbiology 4 2
2 PPL62303 Kursus Teras Medical Parasitology 3 5 20
3 PPB62204 Kursus Teras General Pharmacology 3
4 PPB62303 Kursus Teras Clinical Science 1 (History Taking) 1
5 PPL62403 Kursus Teras Halaqah 1
6 PPL62501 Kursus Teras Basic Entrepreneur 18
7 GHI6111 Modul Wajib Perancangan Kewangan Peribadi 23
8 MPE 1012 Modul Wajib
9 MPU 3312 Modul Wajib Total

Year 2 Semester 4 Course Name Credit unit Number
5 of weeks
Course Code Haematology, Cardiovascular & Respiratory
Systems 5 1 20
1 PPC62205 Kursus Teras Alimentary System II 4 2
Genitourinary & Endocrine Systems 3 0 20
2 PPA62205 Kursus Teras Musculoskeletal & Nervous Systems 1 3
3 PPE62304 Kursus Teras Clinical Science 2 (Physical Examination) 1
4 PPN62303 Kursus Teras Personal and Professional Development II
5 PPL62601 Kursus Teras Halaqah 2 0
6 PPD62201 Kursus Teras Khidmat Masyarakat
7 GHI6121 Modul Wajib PROFESSIONAL EXAM 1 19
8 MPU 3412 Modul Wajib 22
Total’
PE1**** Kursus Teras

Year 3 Semester 5 *** Course Name Credit unit Number
of weeks
Course Code Elementary Clinics 1
Internal Medicine I 11 1
1 PPM63101 Kursus Teras General Surgery I 11 11
2 PPM63211 Kursus Teras 11
3 PPS63111 Kursus Teras Total 23
23

Year 3 Semester 6 *** Course Name Credit unit Number
of weeks
Course Code Personal & Professional Development III 1
Women’s Health & Disease I 11 1
1 PPD63301 Kursus Teras Paediatrics I 11 11
2 PPG63111 Kursus Teras 11
3 PPP63111 Kursus Teras Total 23
23

*** Selection of postings by students depends on groups and rotation

Year 4 Semester 7 *** Course Name Credit unit Number
of weeks
Course Code Anaesthesia & Intensive care 2
Family Medicine 6 2
1 PPM64302 Kursus Teras Dermatology 2 6
2 PPM64706 Kursus Teras Personal & Professional Development IV 1 2
3 PPM64502 Kursus Teras Otolaryngology 2 1
4 PPD64401 Kursus Teras Radiology 2 2
5 PPS64302 Kursus Teras Ophthalmology 2 2
6 PPM64402 Kursus Teras Elective / remedial weeks 3 2
7 PPS64202 Kursus Teras 3
8 PPM64803 Kursus Teras Total 20
20

Year 4 semester 8 *** Course Name Credit unit Number
of weeks
Course Code Orthopaedics and Trauma I 6
Psychiatry I (Introduction to Psychiatry) 6 6
1 PPS64406 Kursus Teras Public Health III 6 6
2 PPY64106 Kursus Teras Forensic Medicine 2 6
3 PPH64306 Kursus Teras 2
4 PPM64602 Kursus Teras Total 20
20

*** Selection of postings by students depends on groups and rotation.

Year 5 semester 9 *** Course Name Credit unit Number
of weeks
Course Code Paediatrics and Neonatal Care II 8
General Surgery II 8 8
1 PPP65208 Kursus Teras Internal Medicine II 8 8
2 PPS65508 Kursus Teras Personal & Professional Development V 1 8
3 PPM65908 Kursus Teras Women’s Health & Disease II 8 1
4 PPD65501 Kursus Teras 8
5 PPG65208 Kursus Teras Total 33
33

Year 5 semester 10 *** Course Name Credit unit Number
of weeks
Course Code Psychiatry II 2
Emergency Medicine 2 2
1 PPY65202 Kursus Teras Orthopaedics and Trauma II 4 2
2 PPS65702 Kursus Teras PROFESSIONAL EXAM 2 0 4
3 PPS65604 Kursus Teras 0
4 PE2**** Kursus Teras Total 8
8

*** Selection of postings by students depends on groups and rotation
****PE2 will be scheduled at the end of Year 5

Total credit hour: 214 (195+19=214, including University and MQA courses)

2. SYLLABUS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Year 1 Course Learning Outcomes
Course Name Describe basic anatomical concepts.

Introduction to Basic Describe the initial process of human development.
Medical Sciences
Describe the basic tissues of the body.
Musculoskeletal System
Describe the body fluid compartments, excitable tissues,
Alimentary System I neuromuscular transmission, and the physiology of the
nervous system.
Describe the physiology of autonomic nervous system.

Describe the basic concepts of protein, carbohydrate, lipid
metabolism and energy metabolism, and transcription, roles
of enzymes and factors influencing enzyme activities and its
regulation.
Demonstrate ability in independent learning, teamwork and
effective communication skills.
Describe the normal gross structures of the head, neck, upper
limb and lower limb regions.
Identify and illustrate the normal gross structures of the head,
neck, upper limb and lower limb regions.
Perform dissections of the upper and lower limbs.
Describe common fractures, the process of bone healing,
dislocations, nerve lesions and other common clinical
conditions specific to the regions.
Describe the development of vertebral column, limbs, head
and neck regions and their developmental defects.
Describe the physiology of muscle contraction and bone
metabolism.
Describe the normal structures (gross and microscopic) and
the development of alimentary system.
Identify and illustrate the organs of the alimentary system.

Public Health I Recognize the common radiological features of the
hepatobiliary system.
Describe the physiology of the Alimentary system.

Describe the vitamins and their deficiency states.

Discuss the liver enzymes and bilirubin metabolism.

Dissect the role of structure and dynamic of the family and
their relation to family health and problems.
Interpret the role of research in medicine and construct
research project.
Utilize descriptive and inferential statistics in understanding
scientific literatures.

Genitourinary System Describe the normal structures (gross and microscopic) and
Behavioural Sciences the development of genitourinary system.

Respiratory & Identify and illustrate the organs of the genitourinary system.
Cardiovascular Systems
Nervous System Recognize the common radiological features of the
Endocrine System genitourinary system.
Describe the physiology of the genitourinary system.

Describe the homeostasis of body fluid, acid/base.

Discuss the physiology of menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

Demonstrate knowledge of differences in human ability and
behaviour.
Describe the key stages in human development throughout
the life cycle: from infancy, childhood, adolescent, adulthood
and elderly.
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concept in health
psychology and social behaviour.
Describe the biological basis of human behaviour &
experience: specifically related to sensation, perception and
memory.
Explain and apply related key theories, psychological terms
and constructs.
Demonstrate appropriate attitude, professional behaviour, and
effective interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate ability in independent learning, critical reasoning
and thinking.
Describe the normal structures (gross and microscopic) and
the development of respiratory and cardiovascular system.
Identify and illustrate the organs of the cardiovascular and
respiratory system.
Explain the physiological mechanisms that regulate the
cardiovascular and respiratory system.
Explain cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism, acid-base
balance related to respiratory system.
Demonstrate, perform and interpret 12-lead ECG, blood
pressure measurement and spirometry.

Describe the normal gross and microscopic structures of the
nervous system.
Describe the normal development of the nervous system and
highlight the possible abnormalities.
Describe the normal functions of the nervous system and their
disorders.
Describe the metabolism of the brain, common
neurotransmitters and CSF.
Describe the structures and functions of the special senses.

Describe the normal structures (gross and microscopic) and
the development of endocrine system.

Identify and illustrate the important organs of the endocrine
system.

Public Health II Describe the functions of hormones.
Discuss the regulations of hormonal secretion.
Personal and Describe the mechanisms of hormonal action.
Professional
Development I Describe and interpret thyroid function tests.

Describe and explain the hormonal regulations of glucose,
calcium and phosphate metabolism.
Explain the role of epidemiology as part of modern medicine
and social health.
Interpret the role of research in medicine and construct
research project.
Determine the role of nutrition as part of health and illness.
The importance of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and its
burden to the society.
Describe and demonstrate good communication skills.

Demonstrate self-organisation and inculcate adaptation skills.

Recognise good values in practising as a medical professional.

Describe and demonstrate effective teamwork values as well
as leadership skills.
Describe and demonstrate appropriate attitudes, professional
behaviours and effective interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate their ability in independent learning, critical
thinking and decision making.

Year 2

Medical Immunology Describe the normal structure, development, components and
General Pathology functions of the immune system at various level.
Basic Medical Describe the basic concepts of immune system in relation to
Microbiology diseased states.
Medical Parasitology Illustrate the process of immune response to antigens.
General Pharmacology
Explain the principal and interpret the commonly performed
immunological laboratory assays.
Demonstrate the ability in independent learning, critical
reasoning and thinking in solving medical problems related to
immune system.
Explain with examples, inflammation, repair process, growth,
genetic disorders, necrosis, circulatory disturbances and
neoplasia.
Explain the pathogenesis of diseases according to the general
pathological processes.
Interpret gross pathology and histopathology in general
pathology.
Discuss in a group the aetiology, pathophysiology, signs and
symptoms, investigation and management of diseases.

Classify the types of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Describe the mechanisms by which bacteria, fungi, and
viruses attack the human body to cause disease.
Describe the common bacteria, fungi and viral infections.

Describe the diagnosis, epidemiology of infectious diseases.

Demonstrate competency in performance and interpretation
of certain routine clinical laboratory microbiological methods.
Demonstrate the ability in independent learning, critical
reasoning, thinking, team-work and communication skill.
Describe the principles and applied aspects of parasitology
and medical entomology.
Describe the classification of common important parasites and
the associated infections.
Demonstrate the knowledge of parasitology to diagnose the
parasitic infection.
Describe the control and prevention of parasitic infection.

Demonstrate ability in independent learning, team-work and
communication skills.
Recognise and differentiate between chemical, brand, street
and generic names of drugs.
Describe drug administration, absorption, distribution and
elimination and their pharmacokinetic parameters.
Describe drugs interactions and monitoring.
Describe drugs development and measuring their toxicities.

Clinical Science 1 Describe the effects of cholinergic, adrenergic and their
(History Taking) blockers on autonomic nervous system and their clinical
Haematology, applications.
Cardiovascular & Describe the effects of neuromuscular junction blockers and
Respiratory Systems their clinical applications.
Describe the mechanism of action and adverse effects of
Alimentary System II antibiotics, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer and drugs of the
Genitourinary & nervous system.
Endocrine Systems Demonstrate ability in independent learning, team-work and
communication skill.
Gain patients’ trust, ensure comfort and privacy.

Listen to the patient conscientiously.

Ask simple and relevant questions systematically, pertaining
to patients’ problems.
Recognize verbal and non-verbal cues.

Identify the chief complaint.

Obtain the history of presenting illness, past medical/ surgical
history and family /social history.

List and describe the common disorders of the haematologic,
cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Explain the pathophysiology of common haematologic,
cardiovascular and respiratory disorders.
Identify the gross and histopathological changes seen in
haematologic, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders.
Outline the investigations and the principles of drug
treatments of haematologic, cardiovascular and respiratory
disorders.
Describe the causes and explain the incidence of respiratory
diseases related to cigarette smoking.
Demonstrate appropriate attitude, professional behaviour,
effective interpersonal skills, independent learning, critical
reasoning and thinking in solving medically-related problems
relevant to this course.
Describe common diseases affecting the different parts of the
alimentary system.
Describe the common bacterial and viral infections as well as
parasitic infestations affecting the different parts of the
alimentary system.
Describe the treatment options of various diseases affecting
the different parts of the alimentary system.
Identify histo-pathological slides and the different types of
parasites affecting the alimentary system.
Demonstrate the ability in independent learning, critical
reasoning and thinking in solving medically-related problems
relevant to this course.
Describe the important common disorders of the genito-
urinary and endocrine systems.
Describe the mechanism of actions and adverse effects of the
various drugs used in genito-urinary and endocrine disorders.

Musculoskeletal & Describe the pathological changes and the infections of the
Nervous Systems male and female reproductive system.
Illustrate the histopathological changes in genito-urinary and
Clinical Science 2 endocrine diseases and be able to relate them to the
(Physical Examination) pathogenesis of the disorder.
Personal and Analyse the data associated with acid base balance and
Professional electrolyte disorders.
Development II Demonstrate ability in independent learning, team-work,
thinking, critical reasoning, and communication skill.
Describe the pathophysiological aspects of the different areas
of the Musculoskeletal and Nervous systems.
Describe the clinical symptoms of common disorders of
musculoskeletal and nervous system.
Perform basic physical examinations of the musculoskeletal,
nervous and special sense organs.
Outline the investigations and the principles of drug
treatments of the related disorders
Demonstrate appropriate attitudes, effective interpersonal
skills, professional behaviours, independent learning, critical
reasoning and thinking.
Perform aseptic technique and carry out appropriate universal
precaution.
Perform basic life support.
Perform physical examination of each of the major organ
system.
Perform basic medical procedure relevant to each of the organ
system.

Describe and demonstrate good communication skills.

Demonstrate self-organisation and inculcate adaptation skills.
Describe and demonstrate effective teamwork values as well
as leadership skills.
Demonstrate their ability in independent learning, critical
thinking and decision making.