Overview

In this programme, students identify a research question or topic within the scope of medical science and work independently on a research project.

They are required to complete one taught module, Clinical Research Methodology, which is designed to prepare students for their competency in project planning and management and also to ensure they become ethically literate and socially responsible.

To graduate, students must produce a thesis based on their original research and subsequently pass the thesis examination and viva voce.

Thesis

Production of the thesis is based on students’ original research throughout the PhD candidature. Students must submit a PhD thesis and obtain a passing grade in the thesis examination in order to be awarded a PhD degree.

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Programme Structure

Areas of Research

Aging and Geriatrics
Cardiovascular Research
Communicable Diseases
Eco-health
Genomics and Precision Medicine
Neuroscience
Non-communicable Diseases
Oncology
Pharmacy
Public Health and Organisational Health

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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80

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Health Sciences View 8 other PhDs in Medicine in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree in medical science or related fields accepted by the University Senate

Other qualifications that are equivalent to a Master’s degree or professional qualification related to the field of Medical Science and experience recognised by the University Senate.

A Bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:

A bachelor’s degree in medical science or related fields with CGPA 3.67 or higher or its equivalent from an academic programme or a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme may direct progression to PhD programme and approval by the University Senate; OR
A relevant bachelor’s degree with CGPA 3.00 may convert their candidacy to the PhD programme after one year of studying at Master level and approval by the University Senate.

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Tuition Fee

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International

75400 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 75400 MYR per year during 36 months.
National

69460 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69460 MYR per year during 36 months.

The annual fees for international students include international administrative fees, excluding fees related to student visas.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.