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Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences)

UCSI University

Level

phd

Duration

Full Time 3-5 years / Part Time 4-7 years

Location

Springhill, Malaysia

Entry Exams

IELTS Academic

Tuition Fee

RM 96,166 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January and July

Key Modules

  • 1Semester 1
  • 2Research Methodology
  • 3PhD Research Project
  • 4Semester 2 - 5
  • 5Semester 6
  • 6Viva and Thesis

Entry Requirements

  • A Master's degree (Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) in Medical Sciences or related fields accepted by UCSI University; or
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
  • Candidates without a related qualification in the fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UCSI University.
  • A Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) with the following conditions:
  • A Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) in Medical Sciences or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme.
  • Undergo internal assessment; and
  • Any other requirements of UCSI University.
  • A Bachelor’s degree candidate pursuing a master’s degree programme, may apply for conversion to our doctoral programme with the following conditions:
  • Within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates.
  • Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by UCSI University; and
  • Approval of UCSI University.
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • As the programme’s medium of instruction is English, students must possess one of the following qualifications:
  • Minimum score of 154
  • Minimum band of 5.0
  • Cambridge English Qualification and Test
  • Minimum score of 3.0 (44+)
  • Pearson Test of English
  • Minimum score of 47
  • Minimum band of 3
  • Candidates who fail to fulfil the above criteria may be required to take an English Proficiency Course at the University.
  • International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
  • English Language Course Exemption:
  • Applicants from the countries where English is the primary language may be exempted from taking English classes at UCSI University. Applicants who are pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in other universities that use English as the medium of instruction may be exempted from taking English classes at UCSI University if the alma mater’s Registrar issues an official letter indicating so to the University.

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