Overview

This Applied Entomology degree is offered at University Sains Malaysia.

Features

In addition, the School of Biological Sciences also houses the Vector Control Research Unit (VCRU), a leading centre in vector and urban pest control research in Asia.

The unit is equipped with various facilities in insecticide resistance, toxicology and analysis, space spray applications, household and public health insecticide formulations and excellent rearing facilities for many species and strains of vector mosquitoes, cockroaches, flies, household ants and subterranean & drywood termites.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Medical Entomology

Urban & Industrial Entomology

Agriculture Entomology

Insect Pest Management

Aquatic Entomology

Molecular Entomology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

George Town, Malaysia

Disciplines

Biology View 7 other PhDs in Biology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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40

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47

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or

A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or

Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3600 USD / year

≈ 3600 USD / year

Additional Details

National 3350 Myr

Living costs

George Town

Malaysia

1755 - 2203 MYR / month

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