Dr. Sivakumar Thurairajasingam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Sivakumar A/L Thurairajasingam is an Associate Professor (Practice) in the field of Psychiatry at Monash University Malaysia. He joined the university in August 2006 as a lecturer and has extensive experience in the medical field, with over ten years of service at various hospitals including Kota Bharu General Hospital and Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital. He is the Deputy Head (Education) at the Clinical School in Johor Bahru and has served as the Head of the Substance Abuse Unit and as a Coordinator for the Psychiatry Research Unit at Hospital Permai. He specializes in addiction psychiatry and has a keen interest in drug and alcohol treatment and research, actively contributing to the development of several clinics focused on substance abuse and mood disorders. His work also involves a significant role in educating medical students during their clinical years. Dr. Thurairajasingam has participated in various national programs aimed at improving drug substitution therapy and has been recognized for his contributions in mental health innovation.

Research Interests

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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