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PhD in Chemical Engineering ​

JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0018)12/29

January / July

PhD in Petroleum Engineering

JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0017)12/29

PhD in Petroleum​ Geoscience ​​

JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0020)12/27 ​

PhD in Civil Engineering

JPT/BPP(R3/526/8/0019)12/29

PhD in Mechanical Engineering ​​ ​

JPT/BPP(R3/521/8/0040)12/29

PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering ​

JPT/BPP(R3/523/8/0036)12/29​

PhD in Information Technology ​ ​ ​                          

​JPT/BPP(R3/482/8/0174)02/30​​

PhD in Information Systems ​​

JPT/BPP(N/482/8/0166)03/24

PhD in Management ​ ​ ​

JPT/BPP(R2/345/8/0243)09/29

​ PhD in Applied Science   ​

JPT/BPP(R2/545/8/0015)07/29

PhD in Social Science & Humanities ​​ ​ ​

JPT/BPP(R/220/8/0010)09/24

Important Dates and Semester of Intakes

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​For International Applicants

Duration of Programmes

​ Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Science

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems

Doctor of Philosophy in Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum En​gineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Geoscience

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science & Humanities

Note : Duration of Programmes is applicable for January 2021 Intake and onwards. ​

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• UT​​​​​​​​​P is an institute of higher learning. We provide opportunities for the pursuit of knowledge and expertise for the advancemen​t of engineering, science and technology to enhance the nation's competitiveness.
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• Our​ ai​​​​​​​m is to nurture creativity and innovativeness and expand the frontiers of technology and education for the betterment of society.
• Mechanical Systems Design
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• Energy Systems
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• Intelligent Imaging
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• Industrial Automations
• Sensor Technology
• Energy Utilisation & Power System
• System Level Integration
• Electronic System Design
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• Off-shore Structures
• Highway & Transportation Design
• Environmental Engineering and Management
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Geographical Information System (GIS)
• Construction and Project Management
• Waste Water Engineering
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• Material Development
• Advanced Process Control
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• Process Safety
• Reactor Technology

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• Advanced Database and E-Commerce
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• Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Oil Field Chemical
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• Unconventional Hydrocarbon

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• Rock Physics
• Advanced Seismic Technology
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• Integrated Basin Analysis
• Reservoir Characterization, Modeling & Simulation
• Carbonate Reservoir Characterization
• Carbonate Sedimentology, Diagenesis and Sequence Stratigraphy

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Our Postgraduate programs provide opportunities to our students who wish to pursue and conduct in-depth research in specialized areas, while also exploring and expanding their knowledge in their ever-growing and ever-changing fields of study. The Postgraduate programs also offer flexibility to our students as they develop their study and research portfolios. Our roster of industry and academic professional supervisors are at every student’s disposal.

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PROGRAMME BY RESEARCH (PHD/MASTER)

UPM also offers more than 290 fields of study for programme by research that include: Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.) Master of Science (M.S.) Master of Arts (M.A) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Engineering (Deng) Doktor Falsafah (PhD) by Retrospective The study cluster categories outlined below are applicable solely to postgraduates enrolled in UPM from Semester 1 of 2023/2024 session onwards.  For any inquiries, please contact the Students Financial Section at  [email protected] .

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Programme Offered

This program is by thesis only. During the study, candidates will be guided by faculty members as a supervisor, Co-Supervisor or a member of the Graduate Supervisor committee. There are several specializations or specialized courses in the PhD program that can be chosen by the candidate based on entry requirements and qualifications. The specializations offered for the Doctor of Philosophy program are as follows:

• Arabic Language Education
• Coaching and Coaches Professionalism
• Computational Education
• Counselling
• Early Childhood Education
• Economics Development Education
• Educational Psychology
• Sociology of Education
• Entrepreneurship Education and Organisation Leadership
• Health Education
• History Education
• Islamic Education
• Leadership in Sport Coaching
• Learning Technology and Innovation
• Malay Literature Education
• Malay Literature in Education
• Management in Education
• Mathematics Education
• Measurement and Evaluation in Education
• Quality Management
• Science Education
• Special Education and Inclusion
• Sports Management
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Technical and Vocational Education

Mode of Study: Research Mode Registration Status: Full Time & Part Time *Lectures: During weekdays and office hours (including part time)

EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Faculty of education.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Doctor of Philosophy is a programme which aims to help candidates to develop their academic professionalism and leadership.  Through this programme, candidates will be able to strengthen their research related skills and develop their expertise in a specific field. This programme is suitable for all scholars including academic staff, school teachers, educators as well as stakeholders in both public and private education sectors.

LIFE AT THE FACULTY

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is one of five research universities in Malaysia. Globally, it ranks 141 in the QS University world ranking. Its highly competitive environment assures quality and innovative education and research that prizes on its vibrant community consisting of award winning experts in various fields whose knowledge contribution are sought after as well as highly qualified well rounded students who are immersed in academic, co-curricular, community service and college activities. 

At the Faculty of Education, you will be able to work closely with our highly accomplished award winning faculty members whose devotion to quality teaching, learning and research ensure an effective and meaningful learning experiences. You will also have access to postgraduate study room, computer laboratories and active learning spaces based on 21 st century pedagogy, which would encourage a more student-centred learning environment. You will be able to develop meaningful connections with other students who are highly engaged individuals, attuned to local and global educational issues and possess the capability to be critical thinkers, problem solvers and creative individuals who will move our education forward into the future.

Programme Requirement

A person who intends to apply for a doctoral programme should have the following qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or have accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or an institution with accreditation as prescribed by a programme;

2. Other qualifications equivalent to a masters degree or other qualifications with experience recognised by the Senate; or

3. Student currently pursuing full time master’s programme under sub regulation 6 (a) at the University and recommended by the Faculty’s/ Institute’s Graduate Studies Committee for status conversion to a doctoral programme with approval from the Dean/ Director; or

4. Bachelor Degree with distinction from the University or any institution of higher learning subject to what is prescribed by the Faculty/ Institute and approval by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or with accreditation recognised by a foreign Accreditation Board

5. Any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL); or

6. Fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable); and

7. Fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

• Master’s Degree from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or have accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or an institution with accreditation as prescribed by a programme;
• Other qualifications equivalent to a masters degree or other qualifications with experience recognised by the Senate; or
• A student currently pursuing full time master’s programme under sub regulation 6 (a) at the University and recommended by the Faculty’s/ Institute’s Graduate Studies Committee for status conversion to a doctoral programme with approval from the Dean/ Director; or
• Bachelor Degree with distinction from the University or any institution of higher learning subject to what is prescribed by the Faculty/ Institute and approval by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or with accreditation recognised by a foreign Accreditation Board
• Any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL); or
• Fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable); and
• Fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

a) Obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS(6) or MUET (4) results which fulfil the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme; or

b) For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme. The candidate shall register as a Non Graduating Student.

a) will be writing his/her thesis/dissertation in the Malay/ Arabic languages;

b) has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognised by the Senate; or

c) is originally from a country where English is the official language or he/she has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction.

How Much It Will Cost Me?

Please contact Centre for Academic Management for further details:

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Please contact Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center (UKMShape) for further details:

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Why This Programme?

At the Faculty of Education, we consistently provide the best learning environment, learning spaces, resources as well as learning experiences to all our students. Our philosophy is to develop the brightest minds in their fields. To achieve this, we believe in the importance of building a harmonious and balanced relationship between students and their supervisors, encourage vast exchanges of ideas and solutions through discourse and seminar as well as providing students with a sense of agency to explore their learning areas. Through our Doctor of Philosophy programme, students will be able to: 

• Develop skills in analysing, evaluating and synthesising new and complex ideas that contribute to the expansion of knowledge and body of literature and at the same time be able to solve much needed local and global issues in society. 
• Develop practical skills in producing innovative ideas that help to solve current problems; 
• Cultivate a sense of agency and independence in doing research and at the same time expand networks with other scholars from different institutions and industries through collaborative and cross discipline research. 
• Strengthen communicative skills and the leadership quality and thus serve as experts in their various fields to develop their countries.

How To Apply

• Candidates have to apply online via: http://www.ukm.my/join/
• Intake for coursework and mixed mode are open twice a year, which is every October until November (for the next February intake) and every April until May (for the September intake).
• Application for research mode programmes can be made any time throughout the year.
• The duration for Masters programme requires 2 to 4 semester of study on fulltime basis and 4 to 8 semesters on a parttime basis and for Doctor of Philosophy programme is 6 to 12 semesters on fulltime basis and 8 to 14 semesters on a part-time basis.

Faculty Information

Campus : Bangi, Selangor Faculty : Faculty of Education Degree : Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Research & Mixed Mode Programme – Full Time (Min 6 Semester) / Part Time (Min 8 Semester)

Contact : Faculty of Education Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Malaysia

Tel: +603-8921 6297 / 6461 Fax: +603-8925 4372 Email: [email protected] Website : www.ukm.my/fpendidikan

Centre for Academic Management Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Malaysia

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Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

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(R3/142/8/0004 (A6267) 08/27)

The multifaceted challenges facing 21st-century education require researchers who can collect and analyse information from a number of academic disciplines — history, psychology, engineering, education, science, and more — and translate these findings into transformative ideas for education policy reform and practice.

The PhD in Education at OUM is an interdisciplinary doctoral program designed to meet the needs of educators in various positions. The requirements for the PhD programme include completing coursework for two modules; Educational Research Methodology and Doctoral Seminar. Both these modules focus on developing knowledge and expertise in conducting high quality research using quantitative and qualitative methods. Candidates are also required to prepare a research proposal for the Proposal Defence, where both oral and written work will be assessed.

As a Ph.D. candidate, you will enjoy unrestricted access to OUM Digital Library where we have a collection of close to 100,000 e-books and an extensive collection of academic journals.

Our core mission in the PhD programme is to produce scholars who can and will use research to contribute to understanding and improving education. The programme prepares you to become a researcher in the area you are passionate about, guided by the goal of having a transformative impact on education research, policy, and practice. Graduates of the programme will be given opportunities to discover exemplary educational practices through research that may contribute to future advancement in education.

Assessment will be based on performance in the two modules and successful completion of the dissertation proposal and final thesis.

Dr Harvinder Kaur A/P Dharam Singh Programme Director

Tel (Office): 603 78012191

Email : [email protected]

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Discount for the Physically Challenged Learners (OKU) and Senior Citizens * Fees applicable to Malaysians and Permanent Residents only. * The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.

The University offers 50% discount for: 1. Senior citizens aged 60 and above on registration date; and 2. Physically challenged learners – a valid Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU) is required. The discounts are not valid for second time registration and repeating of subjects. Learners who receive this discount are not entitled to other discounts and promotions.

Note Processing fee: RM50 Re-registration fee of RM220 per semester is chargeable for extension of the Research Thesis/Dissertation 

* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice. **LATEST UPDATE: 30 August 2022

This programme comprised three parts:

• Part I – Compulsory Core Courses
• Part II – Research
• Part III – Thesis Examination
• What is OUM PhD? Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme is a doctoral level qualification with a purpose of enabling students to gain expertise in conducting research in a particular field related to education.
• What is the core mission of PhD programme? Our core mission in the PhD programme is to produce scholars who can and will use their knowledge on research to contribute to the understanding and improving of education.
• A comprehensive research methodology course covering all aspects of educational research settings and data analysis procedures.
• Scheduled classes/seminars for the Educational Research Methodology and Doctoral Seminars in the 1st semester. Assignments are graded and students need to pass a minimum of Grade B before proceeding to the next stage.
• Educational Administration
• Curriculum and Instructional Design
• Research and Evaluation
• Educational Technology
• Educational Sociology
• Educational Psychology
• Educational Philosophy
• Special Education
• Any other area approved by faculty
• Master’s degree in Education; OR
• Master’s degree other than Education and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education; OR
• Master’s degree other than Education and hold Diploma/Certificate in Teaching; OR
• Master’s degree other than Education with at least two (2) years of teaching experience; OR
• Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Malaysian Government.
• What is the mode of study for the programme offered? Research: Research is the principal requirement for attaining a higher degree. Students are required to attend some pre-requisite courses as prescribed by the University.
• How many intakes a year are there in your University and when can I start applying? There are three semesters a year. Semester 1 of the academic year commences in early January while Semester 2 commences in early May and Semester 3 commences in early September.
• Educational Research Methodology
• Doctoral Seminar: Research Area in Education Both these modules focus on developing knowledge and expertise in conducting high quality research using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• How can i apply for the program? Applications must be done through online at https://fastrac.oum.edu.my/
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Best PhD Programs in Malaysia

by Fadiyah Sameh | Mar 8, 2019 | Education in Malaysia | 0 comments

A Doctor of Philosophy or PhD is the highest academic degree one can earn from a University for an original research in any faculty. While the reasons for earning a PhD degree may vary from person to person, it is one of the basic pre-requisites for a career in teaching or Research. PhD programs in Malaysia are offered by some of the finest universities and one can choose from a range of subjects on offer. There are PhD in Accounting, PhD in Business Administration, PhD in Management, PhD in Education, PhD in Finance and much more.

There are two requirements for a Doctorate Degree.

Firstly, you must have a keen interest and master one particular subject to be able to do a research on it.

Secondly, you must be able to extend the body of knowledge for that subject.

In order to pursue PhD programs in Malaysia, you must present the outcome of a research in that subject in the form of a thesis or dissertation. In some universities coursework is followed by examinations to gauge your level of understanding in the matter.

So, who can do PhD programs?

A Doctorate Degree may be suitable for you if you:

• Want a research career?
• Want an academic position?
• Have a deep understanding of a subject and you want to take it forward.

PhD Programs in Malaysia

Malaysia has emerged as one of the most potent economies of South-East Asia and is also considered a “newly industrialized nation”. The nation is also one of the emerging hubs for higher education in the region with State-funded universities, private institutions and branches of international universities.

The Government of Malaysia has constantly supported research and has invested huge sums of money in research installations across the country, most noted ones being in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Engineering. A number of research centers in the country as emerged as pioneers in niche areas. Universities are also well-equipped with the most modern research facilities, encouraging students to take up research projects.

The Govt. of Malaysia aims to train 60,000 PhD students in Malaysia between 2010-2023 as part of its “Malaysian National Higher Education Strategic Plan Beyond 2020”.

Some of the best Universities in Malaysia for PhD for International Students

Career Prospects

Career Prospects once you complete your PhD programs in Malaysia could be any of the following:

• Industrial Research in private or public sector
• Academician
• Research Scholar
• Clinical psychologists (for Medicine)
• Biochemists (as per scpecialization)

Final Words on PhD programs in Malaysia

Through a PhD, you will have an opportunity to give back to the society in your own little way. And when you do a PhD programs in Malaysia, you can do much more considering the high quality of education and the opportunities that the country offers.

Study2malaysia.com  also known as Malaysian Universities information center (MUIC) was set up with the sole intention of providing valuable information to those students and aspirants who want to pursue their higher education in Malaysia. We are one of the leading and specialized teams who have been associated with  assisting  students from across the world to move to Malaysia for higher education for more than a decade now. We have, till now, successfully sent around 5000 students (including medical students) to Malaysia, most of who are now successfully placed in different professional careers.

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UPM offers more than 265 fields of postgraduate study in its effort to transform Malaysia into a higher education hub of excellence at the regional and international level. UPM constantly strives to produce well-balanced students from the academic and ethical aspects. UPM currently has the highest percentage of academicians with PhD in Malaysia. It also provides a conducive environment and invaluable learning experience to its students from more than 60 countries. Those who are interested in postgraduate education programmes (except management) must submit their applications through the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Students interested in Bachelor and Postgraduate studies through the Distance Learning Programme must apply to UPM Education & Training (UPMET).

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This programme is a multidisciplinary doctorate degree for candidates who wish to carry out broader horizons in their research areas.  The benefits will include the production of knowledge through innovative scholars and the creation of working networks across the disciplines and departments throughout the university.  By teaming up with complementary research groups, individual can combine the collective expertise and gain synergy. This results  increased chances in original (high-impact) research and potential to get more output with less work.

• HVA - Doctor of Philosophy by Research.  

DURATION OF STUDY

• Minimum period is four (4) semesters.
• Maximum period is twelve (12) semesters.  

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

- An international applicant who will be writing his/her dissertation in English should have obtained:

A band of 5.5 for the International English Language Testing System (Academic); or

A score of 550 for paper-based total, a score of 213 for computer-based total or a score of 80 for internet-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

- International students are required to attend and pass a basic course of Bahasa Melayu before the degree can be conferred.  

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Applicants should possess one of following:

- Master’s degree or its equivalent in relevant discipline/field,or - Any other qualifications approved by the Senate ( except for conversion from Master’s to Doctorate programme )

Preference will be given to applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent.

Applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.

** International students are required to achieved at least band 5.5 IELTS (academic) or a score of 550 TOEFL if they had obtained their Bachelor’s degree from a university in which the medium of instruction is other than English.  

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In line with the nation’s push for developed status, there will be increasing demand for candidates with postgraduate qualification to drive the country to the next level of development.

WHY STUDY MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES AT IMU

Programme structure, entry requirement, fee structure, views from our community, latest news & stories, have a question ask us, msc/phd in medical & health sciences.

Postgraduate research forms a major part of IMU’s activities in its role as a leader in healthcare provision and innovation. Working for a higher degree in research gives students the opportunity to acquire in-depth, specialised knowledge and to apply leading-edge techniques and methodologies. The University prides itself on the facilities and support it provides to research students and on the calibre and dedication of its academic, clinical and technical staff. In addition, researchers have published their findings in high impact journals.

The University allocates more than RM1 million internal funds for research every year. Alongside this commitment, our researchers have also successfully obtained significant amounts of external grants from funding bodies such as the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Ministry of Energy,

Science, Technology, Environment & Climate Change (MESTECC) in recent years. Our researchers have received funding for collaborative research projects in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, colorectal carcinoma, breast cancer, infectious diseases and environmental health.

• Master of Science (MSc) in Medical and Health Sciences

Commencement

Throughout the year

Note: MSc & PhD (by Research) intake commences on the 1st week of every month.

total duration

MSc in Medical and Health Sciences

• 1 year (full-time)*
• 2 years (part-time)*

PhD in Medical and Health Sciences

• 3 years (full-time)*
• 4 years (part-time)*

*Students must fulfill the criteria as approved by the Senate in order to graduate within the minimum duration.

Tuition Fees

• All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 15% bursary.

Why Study MSc/PhD in Medical & Health Sciences?

An established private healthcare university.

IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education.

IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/2019 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.

Renowned and Highly Experience Faculty

Students will be supervised by staff who are experts in their field with well-established reputations nationally and internationally.

The academic community of IMU pursues and achieves excellence in a wide range of research activities.

Many of them present their findings in international conferences to keep up to date with the latest development in specialised areas.

They also publish their findings in international peer-reviewed journals.

Research Funding

Our researchers have successfully obtained external funding through government grants such as the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS) and ScienceFund.

In addition, internal grants worth more than RM1,000,000 per year are invested to support research at IMU.

Research Facilities

The IMU has good infrastructure and facilities to support research. There are eight Research Laboratories and eight tissue culture laboratories for medical research with a total floor space of 26,000 sq ft. The University also has an animal storage facility with expanded space (about 770 sq ft) and state-of-the-art caging and maintenance of experimental animals. Adequate funding support for research facilities is provided.

Research Partnerships

Students will benefit from the University’s research collaborations with various local and foreign institutions in areas such as cancer, bioactive molecules, nutrition and environmental health. Close links have also been established with local hospitals, especially Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar in clinical research.

Programme Structure

The areas of research expertise of the IMU faculty are as follows

• Cancer / Oncology
• Environmental Health
• Toxicology / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Clinical Research
• Infectious Diseases
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Chronic Diseases
• Community Health
• Building-Related Illnesses
• Human and Medical Genetics

The selection of supervisor(s) will depend very much on the research area and be based on mutual agreement between both parties. The principal supervisor must be engaged within IMU whereas a co-supervisor can be from any established institution. All supervisors are subject to the credentialling guidelines of IMU.

Both programmes are research-based and degrees will be awarded by IMU on successful completion of a thesis. Examination is by assessment of the thesis, and includes an oral examination of the contained research.

For PhD , there is also provision for candidates to submit their theses in the form of published works resulting from their research projects during period of their candidature, subject to the evaluation by the Review Committee.

Entry Requirement for MSc/PhD

Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes.

Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information

Application and Registration Fees

Note: There are 2 semesters in a university year.

• All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a reduction in tuition fees.
• Application fee is payable upon submission of application.
• Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office.
• Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees

Fee Structure

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*There are 2 semesters in a university year.

Views from Our Community

Chan Hong Hao

Student, MSc in Medical and Health Sciences

The state-of-the-art scientific knowledge and laboratory skills that I had leant at IMU during my undergraduate studies had allowed me to secure a research intern position in Singapore. When I wanted to pursue my postgraduate studies, I chose IMU without any hesitation. Throughout my postgraduate studies at IMU, I have been fortunate enough to be guided by a group of experienced and knowledgeable supervisors. My supervisors have played a significant role in shaping me into a well-trained research student. The diverse backgrounds of my fellow research students during postgraduate studies has allowed us to share our opinions and ideas during our research talks. My presentation skills have improved tremendously as a result of this. Also, I am now more knowledgeable regarding other areas of the scientific world. I believe that all the valuable knowledges and experiences that I have gained from my postgraduate studies are significant in turning me into a more mature, competitive and knowledgeable research scientist of the future.

Choo Zi Ying

I completed both my Pre-U and undergraduate programmes at IMU and now I continue my postgraduate study, MSc in Medical and Health Science also at IMU. At first, I choose IMU as my first choice based on recommendation, because my siblings and cousins all graduated from IMU. Moreover, the superior geographical location of IMU is another important reason; the convenient accessibility of public transportation and safe surroundings. The study environment and the facilities in IMU draw up my affection once I started my study life. However, the course structure and the qualification of lecturers is the main reason the university programmes attracted me when IMU was recommended to me. The passionate and supportive lecturers are the fundamental grounds that make me wish to complete my postgraduate study in IMU. I visited few other universities before I made my final decision, but none of them having the facilities and exceptional management for the postgraduate research laboratory. The strong connection within the postgraduate students, lecturers and the postgraduate school reinforced my decision to continue my postgraduate study in IMU.

Dr Lee Choy Sin

Senior Lecturer, Postgraduate Programmes by Research

I have been supervising more than 10 MSc and PhD (by research) in Medical and Health Sciences candidates as principal supervisor in IMU since 2010. The postgraduate students that I have been supervising are not only receiving training on specialist knowledge in producing biomaterials for drug delivery and biomedical applications, but they are also acquiring viable transferable skills such as project management, critical thinking, analytical ability, time management, leadership, and teamwork, for their future career undertaking. The postgraduate students in IMU are giving comprehensive training on proposal writing, proposal defence, literature review, scientific writing, as well as oral presentation. All the postgraduate by research candidates are presenting research talks in IMU and they are highly encouraged to present at local and international conferences. I am pleased to see all my postgraduate students took the opportunities to present at conferences and some of them received best oral and poster presentation awards at the conferences. The postgraduate by research students in IMU are also publishing their research findings in peer-reviewed journals and all my postgraduate students have been publishing their research hard works in reputable journals. Our research team, including the postgraduate by research students have also successfully jointly filed two patents with Malaysian Palm Oil Board in Malaysia and regional countries. The postgraduate (by research) graduates from my research team are venturing into R&D, quality assurance, preclinical analysis, and education industries.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What postgraduate programmes are offered by IMU?

The Postgraduate School of IMU offers the Master of Science (MSc) in the fields of Medical Sciences and Community Health and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical and Health Sciences.

What are the main features of the programmes?

Both programmes are research-based and the degrees will be awarded by the IMU on the successful completion of a thesis. Examination is by assessment of the thesis, the research on which it is based and a viva voce.

What are the semester contents?

Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [ Download Brochure ]

What is the duration of each course on full-time basis?

• Minimum of 1 year (2 semesters)
• Maximum of 4 years (8 semesters)
• Minimum of 3 years (6 semesters)
• Maximum of 7 years (14 semesters)

What is the duration of each course on part-time basis?

• Minimum of 2 year (4 semesters)
• Maximum of 6 years (12 semesters)
• Minimum of 4 years (8 semesters)
• Maximum of 8 years (16 semesters)

How are supervisors selected?

Who will award the degree.

The degrees will be awarded by the successful completion of a thesis. Examination is by assessment of the thesis and includes an oral examination concerning the thesis and the research on which it is based. The evaluation comprises examination of the thesis and a viva voce.

What are the areas of research available at the IMU?

The areas of expertise of the IMU faculty are as follows: IMU academic staff members who supervise the research candidates have wellestablished reputations nationally and internationally in their areas of expertise. These senior faculty take part in international conferences and are in touch with key researchers form other countries.

• Cancer/Oncology
• Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Psychology (Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, Sports Psychology, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Criminal Psychology)

IMU academic staff members who supervise the research candidates have well-established reputations nationally and internationally in their areas of expertise. These senior faculty take part in international conferences and are in touch with key researchers form other countries.

Minimum Entry Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.
• A masters degree accepted by the HEP Senate; or
• Other qualifications equivalent to a masters degree that are accepted by the HEP Senate.Note: i. There shall be no direct entry from bachelor’s degree level to a doctoral degree level. ii. Candidates registered for Master’s Degree programmes with at least CGPA 3.67 at bachelor’s degree level may apply to convert their candidancy to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to: a) having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral Degree level. b) approval by the HEP Senate.

English Language Requirements

All students are normally required to provide written evidence of their ability in the English Language in order to study in IMU. The standard English Proficiency requirements are usually overall band score of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 550 (PBT) or 79 (IBT) or MUET band 4.

When do I apply?

What are admission procedures.

• Applications for admission are accepted continuously throughout the year.
• An interview with the faculty is required and is part of the evaluation process.
• The completed application and all supporting materials (transcripts, research proposal) must be on file before the application can be processed and evaluated.
• Successful applicants are notified of their acceptance by letter.

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We wish you all the best with your application, and hope we will be welcoming you into one of our programmes soon!

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PROF SHAR MARIAM BT MOHAMED

Programme Director and Professor BSc (Flinders), PhD (UPM)

“Science never solves a problem without creating ten more.” – George Bernard Shaw . “Postgraduate research empowers graduate students to undertake a systematic investigation, based on the work built within the field of interest by previous researchers. The research skills developed and mastered will equip the student to become an independent researcher who is capable of advancing knowledge within the field. It requires superior organisation skills with unyielding attention to detail. Research work underpins one’s ability to hone his understanding of experimental methods, and sharpens his evidence-based logical thinking, which is the most crucial skill in assessing the outcome of the research.”

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Qualifications (any of the below):

I. Bachelor degree A) CGPA of at least 2.75/4.00; or

B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.74/4.00 with; or

Research experience – 1 year; or Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or One(1) academic publication in related field; or  Grade B for major/ elective courses; or Grade B+ for final year project.

C) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 (Honours degree) with; or

Research experience - 5 years; or Professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND One (1) academic publications  in related field; or Grade B for major/elective courses; or Grade B+ for final year project.

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Master degree (Coursework or Mixed Mode) A) CGPA of at least 3.00 / 4.00; or

B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99 with; or

Research experience – 2 years; or Professional experience in related field – 2 years; or Two (2) academic publications in the field; or Grade B+ for major/elective courses; or Grade B+ for Coursework Mode or P for Mixed Mode dissertation/project;    Master degree (Research Mode)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption CAN BE CONSIDERED to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

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Eligibility:

• Applicants with a CGPA of 3.67/4.00
• Passed interview 
• Other requirements set by the University

Note: The nominated potential supervisor is compulsory has graduated at least one PhD student.

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Doctor of philosophy.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research-only qualification designed for students who intend to pursue an academic or research career. The degree is awarded on the basis of the submission of a thesis which should give evidence of the candidate’s ability to carry out research, evidence that the candidate has shown originality and independence, and that the candidate has made a significant contribution to knowledge in a particular field.

RESEARCH MASTERS’  DEGREES

The Master  by research is supervised by a graduate faculty (or a panel of graduate faculty members). The directed research work introduces candidates to the processes by which new knowledge is developed and applied accordingly

MIXED MODE MASTERS’  DEGREES

Student must complete a minimum of 21 credits of courses and an equivalent of 21-credit research component, and must obtain a final academic grade of at least 3.0 CGPA.

COURSEWORK MASTERS’  DEGREES

Student must complete a minimum of 40 credits, and must obtain a final academic grade of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA. Minimum 40-credit consists of several subject modules including faculty compulsory, faculty electives, a university elective module and a Master’s project.

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Postgraduate Weekend Programme  is specially designed for working professionals and open to all Malaysian.

The timetables is flexible and customs to suit student’s time yet follows the curriculum of mainstream programme.