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FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

http://fpv.umk.edu.my/ Expertise (Potential Supervisor)

Anatomy

Program:

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Science

Field of Study:

Anatomy

Synopsis:

Master of Science with specialization in anatomy focuses on cutting-edge research in a wide range of disciplines of the anatomical sciences: gross anatomy, histology, embryology and neuroanatomy. The very essence of anatomical learning is the dissection of the animal carcasses. Anatomical knowledge provides the foundation for other basic medical sciences and is the keystone of physical diagnosis. This area of specialization provides exposure to research experience in structural biology that can help a student establish career goals by identifying a research mentor and advocate, by networking with investigators and their clinical counterparts in their area of interest, and by having the opportunity to present work at a national meeting. All addressed from a modern perspective stressing quantitative imaging, modeling, informatics and clinical applications. The curriculum is translational in integrating computer and engineering technologies into the domains of anatomy and developmental biology through a project oriented curriculum.

PhD with specialization in anatomy comprises multidisciplinary research of biological structure and function ranging from ultrastructure to gross anatomy levels with major interest in clinically relevant anatomy, surface anatomy, neurobiology, histology and embryology. Other research interests include cell biology, cell culture, immunocytochemistry, microsurgery, phase contrast, fluorescent microscopy, optical imaging, transmission electronmicroscopy (TEM) and scanning electronmicroscopy (SEM).

Physiology

Program:

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Science

Field of Study:

Physiology

Synopsis:

Master of Science with specialization in physiology focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics of animal biological systems and their relationship to the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury. Includes instruction in mammalian and non-mammalian physiology, laboratory physiology, physiological responses to the environment, endocrinology, animal biotechnology, mechanisms of hormone action, organ systems, metabolism, and pathophysiology.

PhD with specialization in physiology focuses on behavioral physiology, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, endocrinology, environmental and comparative physiology, gastrointestinal and metabolic physiology, membrane and epithelial physiology, molecular and cellular physiology, neural and sensory physiology, physiological genomics, reproductive physiology.

Nutrition

Program:

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Science

Field of Study:

Nutrition

Synopsis:

Master of Science with specialization in animal nutrition encompasses theoretical and hands-on training in basic and advanced animal nutrition, with emphasis on various livestock species including ruminants, non-ruminants and pet-animals. The area of specialization will cover the subjects on classification of feeds and nutrients, nutritive value of local and exotic feed resources, method of feed analysis, feed and nutrient digestibility, nutrient metabolism and interaction, nutrient requirements, utilization of tropical feedstuffs, feed formulations and feed supplementations. The nutritional diseases associated with nutrition and feeding will be emphasized. The training will also include treatments and processing of crop residues and agricultural by-products, as well as nutrient supplementation techniques for ruminants feeding.
This area of specialization will also focuses to build capacity in the application of science and technology in feed processing, feed formulation and dietary manipulation to influence product quality, health status and nutrient losses to the environment. It is designed to adequately respond to the changing situation in livestock industry towards multi-objective approach to animal feeding to satisfy animal nutritional requirements as well as the objectives of farmers, millers, public authorities, environmentalists and consumers.

PhD with specialization in animal nutrition emphasizes research in both ruminant and non-ruminant species. PhD candidates will develop and pursue research projects that improve feed, digestive and growth efficiencies for the production and health of the animals. The module also emphasizes research towards enhancing the human health attributes of animal products while sustaining environmental quality. Research approaches range from fundamental molecular nutrition to applied whole animal systems.

Pathology

Program:

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Science

Field of Study:

Pathology

Synopsis:

Master of Science with specialization in pathology provides broad theoretical and practical training in veterinary pathology with special emphasis on morphological and diagnostic pathology. Candidates may choose specialization in gross pathology, histopathology, experimental pathology, toxicological pathology or clinical pathology. Anatomical pathology (postmortem) focuses on the identification and recording of abnormalities and changes that occur in animal bodies and tissue, where clinical pathology uses laboratory analysis of body fluid samples to assist in diagnosing disease. Knowledge and experience will be acquired in various diagnostic techniques and on making proper correlations between gross and histopathological changes with clinical and laboratory findings to reach an appropriate and definitive diagnosis. This will qualify the successful candidates to work as specialists in the field of diagnosis of animal diseases as well as in teaching and research pertaining to this field. Candidates will be equipped with the analytical skills and scientific knowledge necessary to pursue careers working directly with animals, collaborating with veterinarians or in a research capacity.

PhD with specialization in veterinary pathology focuses on understanding of the pathogenesis of both infectious and non-infectious diseases in animals which is essential for the development of vaccines, management of the spread of infectious disease, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention. Research in pathology provides the opportunity to further our understanding and therefore inform our intervention in both human and veterinary medicine.

Microbiology

Program:

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Science

Field of Study:

Microbiology

Synopsis:

Master of Science with specialization in microbiology provides the candidates with an excellent training in state-of-the-art microbiology (food safety / veterinary bacteriology, virology, molecular microbiology) research techniques and data analysis.

PhD with specialization in microbiology focuses on the study of the microbiological agents responsible for animal diseases and zoonotic diseases : bacteria, viruses, fungi, mycoplasma, Chlamydia, rickettsia. This includes the study of underlying mechanisms of pathogen virulence, diagnostics and identification of pathogens, pathogen epidemiology, and antimicrobial resistance.

Parasitology

Program:

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Science

Field of Study:

Parasitology

Synopsis:

Master of Science with specialization in parasitology focuses on biology, epidemiology and control of clinically important parasites of domestic, wildlife and exotic species. Emphasis is placed on clinical and diagnostic issues relating to host parasites interactions and the development of evidence-based parasites control programs.

PhD with specialization in parasitology encompasses the biology, transmission, immunology, epidemiology and control of parasites of veterinary and medical importance. In this faculty a range of parasitic diseases including zoonoses will be studied.

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Sunday - Wednesday
8.00am - 5.00pm

Thursday
8.00am - 3.30pm

Friday and Saturday: Closed

CONTACT

Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, City Campus, Pengkalan Chepa, 16100 Kota Bharu Kelantan

siswazah@umk.edu.my

Tel:+609-7717145 / 7029

Faks:+609-7717162

Centre for Postgraduate Studies

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Anatomy

Physiology

Nutrition

Pathology

Microbiology

Parasitology

Anaesthesiology and Analgesia

Epidemiology

Public Health

Aquatic Animal Health

Surgery

Avian Medicine

Small Animal Medicine

Ruminant Medicine

Radiology and Imaging

Animal Theriogenology

Molecular Biology

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Forensic Veterinary Pathology

Equine Medicine

Virology

Oncology

Immunology