Overview

Key facts

In this Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Science from Monash University Malaysia, you will conduct independent research on an extensive project in your chosen discipline, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your doctoral candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis of 100,000 words, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.
Monash scientists are consistently setting new standards that influence technological developments, contribute to improvements in health and social well-being, support environmental sustainability, and result in advances in industrial practices.
By undertaking a PhD in Science, you'll become a member of a dynamic community of scholars committed to innovation and discovery and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within your area of expertise in a stimulating, supportive and professional environment. You'll have access to internationally renowned research centres and develop connections with local industry and government.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Biodiversity and conservation
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Food science and technology
Genetics, genomics and bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Throughout the year (subject to availability of supervision)

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

Materials Science

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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

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field
A course leading to a level rated by the University as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field
A master’s degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full-time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiner’s reports will be taken into account
Have qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research Committee and Monash Graduate Research Office are deemed equivalent.

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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

53280 MYR / year

≈ 53280 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

47040 MYR / year

≈ 47040 MYR / year

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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