Diploma in Traditional Malay Medicine

MQA/FA12260
KOLEJ SPACE AT UTMKL

The Diploma

The 2.5‑year Diploma in Traditional Malay Medicine provides students with in‑depth knowledge of Malay traditional healing systems, herbal pharmacopeia, diagnostic techniques, therapeutic modalities (massage, cupping, steam therapy), and principles of holistic patient care. Through practical clinic sessions, herb identification and formulation laboratories, community health placements, and case‑based learning, students develop skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, safe herbal preparation, record keeping, and adherence to regulatory and ethical standards. The programme also covers basic anatomy, pharmacovigilance, integration with modern healthcare, and research methods in traditional medicine. Graduates are prepared for roles such as traditional medicine practitioner, natural therapy therapist, herbal product developer, wellness centre manager or community health facilitator, with pathways to advanced study and professional certification in traditional and complementary medicine.

Entry Requirement

​Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) certificate, GCE 'O' Level certificate, or equivalent with a minimum of three credits.

Programme Structure

Trimester 1
  • Anatomy
  • Communication Skills
  • First Aid and Emergency Conditions
  • Introduction to T&CM
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Physiology
  • Principles of Traditional Malay Medicine

​Trimester 2
  • Manipulative Theraphy 1 (Massage)
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrient and Diet
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Psychology

Trimester 3
  • Manipulative Therapy 2 (Cupping)
  • Postnatal Care

Trimester 4
  • Case Management and Therapeutics 1
  • History and Philosophy of Traditional Malay Medicine
  • Postnatal Care 2
  • Principles of Herbal Medicine
  • Principles of Traditional Malay Medicine Diagnosis

Trimester 5
  • Case Management and Therapeutics 2
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Phytomedicine
  • Principles of Spiritual Healing

Trimester 6
  • Aplied Digital Skills
  • Introduction to Research Methodology
  • Safety and Hygiene
  • Traditional Malay Medicine Resources (Kitab Tib)

Trimester 7
  • Case Management and Therapeutics 3
  • Critical Thinking
  • Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah
  • Management and Entrepreneurship
  • Manipulative Therapy 3 (Other Traditional Malay Medicine Manipulative Therapies)
  • Medical Ethics, Professionalism and Governance
  • Traditional Malay Medicine Materia Medica

Trimester 8
  • Industrial/Clinical Training

Programme Fees

Local Students
International Students
RM34,554
RM54,500
Diploma (MQA)
Diploma (MQA)