Overview

Science degree is offered at the Universiti Malaya. One or more supervisors are assigned to the student whose role is to assist the student to define the research topic and to provide guidance in the development of the research project.

Features

On completion of the research the candidate is required to submit a thesis on his research findings for examination.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

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 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Natural Sciences View 9 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

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a Master's Degree by Research; OR
Possess a Clinical Master's; OR
Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework on Mixed Mode with a CGPA of no less 3.00; OR
Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of 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.

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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

80900 MYR / year

≈ 80900 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32400 MYR / year

≈ 32400 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.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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