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Figure 4: Average Annual Growth Rate of Five Selected Professions Over 15 Years in Malaysia,
2002 – 2017

Source: Health Informatics Centre, 2003 - 2017

Table 2: Basic Qualification and Study Duration of Selected Health Care Personnel

Healthcare Professionals Type of qualification Minimum years of study
Doctor Bachelor’s Degree 5
Dentist Bachelor’s Degree 5

Pharmacist Bachelor’s Degree 4
Diploma 3
Nurse
Bachelor’s Degree 4
Assistant Medical Officer Diploma 3

SUPPLY AND NEEDS-BASED REQUIREMENT PROJECTIONS OF MALAYSIAN HUMAN
RESOURCES FOR HEALTH USING SYSTEM DYNAMICS APPROACH 2016 - 2030