Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science

Key Modules

• 1Duration
• 23 – 6 years
• 34 – 8 years
• 4Note:
• 5Research Methodology
• 6Find out more about our
• 7Hiring Graduate Students
• 8here
• 9Associate Professor Dr Wong Eng Hwa, Programme Director
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Entry Requirements

• We offered two entry pathway for this PhD programme, which is normal mode and prior to publication mode. Our PhD by Prior Publication mode provides a unique pathway for you to achieve a Doctoral award based on your existing body of work. We recognise the value of your prior publications and include them as a significant part of your submission for the Doctoral award.
• Master's Degree in Medical Science
• The Master's degree (Level 7, MQF) in relevant field;
• Relevant Bachelor's Degree
• The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (or its equivalent) / Bachelor of Dentistry (Level 6, MQF) and evidence of postgraduate specialist which is equivalent to Master's Degree (Level 7, MQF);
• An equivalent qualification approved by Taylor's Senate;
• Evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the Degree programme of study;
• Satisfies the Department responsible for the candidate’s programme of study of suitability of candidacy in a selection interview by the Faculty members.
• International Students
• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 60 (Internet Based Test) (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score). The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.
• All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university's Admissions Department
• Prior Publication Mode
• You will need to fulfil one of the below:
• Obtain a master's degree in the field or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate
• Obtain other qualifications equivalent to a master's degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia
• Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP
• In addition to the above criteria, those who want to join Doctoral Degree by Retrospective or Prior Publication mode must include the below to the formal application:
• Minimum of 5 publications or equivalent works in alignment with the theme of the specialisation
• An executive summary of the above publications to demonstrate the applicant’s contribution to knowledge in the field
• A list of scholarly published work
• The minimum language proficiency of the candidates must be determined by the HEP consistent with applicable programme standards or based on the needs of the programme,
• i.e., learning outcomes and the medium of instruction.
• A Selection Committee must be established to review the formal application for PhD by Retrospective or Prior Publication and recommend to the Senate to obtain approval.
• Criteria for published works
• Published work must encompass high-quality journals, monographs, books, research-based chapters in books, electronic publications which have not been used to obtain other awards or deemed a part of those awards.
• The publications must be published within a period not exceeding ten (10) years from the date of submission.
• For the five (5) nominated publications, the candidate must be the principal author with the contributions of others clearly defined.
• : All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

Career Prospects

• Educator
• Consultant
• Research Scientist
• Biomedical Engineer
• Medical Director
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Medical Writer
• Medical Science Liaison