Overview
Modern and well-equipped research facilities are available for use by students in the School of Biological Sciences.
Features
- These include low temperature rooms, tissue culture facilities and GLC.
- The Botany programme at University Sains Malaysia offers special opportunities for research in plant cell and molecular biology, and plant systematic and evolution.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Plant Taxonomy
- Plant Tissue & Cell Culture
- Weed Biology
- Molecular Taxonomy
- Botany
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology View 11 other PhDs in Biology in MalaysiaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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 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)
Tuition Fee
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International
11816 MYR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5908 MYR per semester during 24 months. -
National
6700 MYR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3350 MYR per semester during 24 months.
International (USD) - 1,250
Living costs for George Town
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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