Overview

Program Outcomes

At the end of the Health Sciences programme at the International Islamic University of Malaysia, graduates must be able to:

Assume leadership role in the academia, research or clinical setting
Formulate, design, implement and defend own original research generated through critical analysis and synthesis of new ideas
Contribute to original research and communicate findings to appropriate audience through presentations at local and international level including writing in international reviewed journals and publications
Apply research findings in the design and evaluation of new methods in the health care delivery system and services
Network and work in collaboration with others in the advancement of knowledge in the field of health sciences
Apply ethical principles and understand social and cultural sensitivities in research and professional activities
Demonstrate a sense of need to update their knowledge base in the promotion of life-long learning in line with the teachings in Islam

Programme Structure

Specializations include:

Optometry
Visual Sciences
Audiology
Speech-Language Pathology
Radiography
Medical Imaging
Nutrition Sciences
Health Biotechnology
Health Communication
Health Psychology
Healthcare Ethics
Biomedical Sciences
Medical Laboratory Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-03-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 11 other PhDs in Health Sciences in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant Bachelor's degree and Master's degree or equivalent from IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning
A suitable Research Proposal is required for Ph.D. applicants

Required documents:

1 passport sized photograph
A copy of your passport (detail page)
Academic certificates and transcripts (verified by Institution or Ministry)
Research Proposal (compulsory for those applying for PhD programmes by research only mode)
Financial statement or scholarship letter (if any)

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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Tuition Fee

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International

17673 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53020 MYR for the full programme during 36 months.
National

8191 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24575 MYR for the full programme during 36 months.

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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