Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy programme by research is a programme that consists of one hundred percent (100%) research leading to the submission of a thesis.

Career Opportunity

University Professor
Research Scientist
Principal Investigator
Research Director
Policy Advisor
Academic Consultant

Graduates of this programme may pursue a wide range of career opportunities beyond those listed above.

Evaluation Service

International students are provided with an eval service. When students accept their offer, they will need to make a payment for that, and the university will arrange the eval accordingly.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology
Dissertation
Publication
Additional Courses (if Required)
Basic of Malay Language for International Students

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-10-13 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Natural Sciences View 7 other PhDs in Natural Sciences 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry Requirements for National & International students:

Possess a Master's Degree By Research; or
Possess a Clinical Master's Degree; or
Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of no less than 3.00; or
Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA 2.50 to 2.99 subject to fulfilling at least one (1) of the following criteria:
- At least one (1) year working experience in a related field; or
- Publication in a related field; or
- A Scholarship holder; or
- UM Graduate; or
- A Government servant; or
- Pass an interview by Faculty; or
- Pass a Special Assessment by Faculty

Possess a Bachelor's Degree through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Access (APEL.A) and other qualifications approved by the Senate

For specific entry requirements details, please refer to the university website.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26966 MYR / year

≈ 26966 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10800 MYR / year

≈ 10800 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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