Overview

In the PhD in Medical Science degree delivered by Sunway University , students identify a research question or topic within the scope of medical science and work independently on a research project.

Students are required to complete one taught module, Clinical Research Methodology, which is designed to prepare students for their competency in project planning and management and also to ensure they become ethically literate and socially responsible.

To graduate, students must produce a thesis based on their original research and subsequently pass the thesis examination and viva voce.

Thesis

Production of thesis is based on students’ original research throughout the PhD candidature. Students must submit a PhD thesis and obtain a pass grade in the thesis examination in order to be awarded a PhD degree.

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Programme Structure

Areas of Research

Aging and Geriatrics
Cardiovascular Research
Communicable Diseases
Eco-health
Genomics and Precision Medicine
Neuroscience
Non-communicable Diseases
Oncology
Pharmacy
Public Health and Organisational Health

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Health Sciences View 14 other PhDs in Health Sciences in Malaysia

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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

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree in medical science or related fields accepted by the University Senate

Other qualifications that are equivalent to a Master’s degree or professional qualification related to the field of Medical Science and experience recognised by the University Senate.

A Bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:

A bachelor’s degree in medical science or related fields with CGPA 3.67 or higher or its equivalent from an academic programme or a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme may direct progression to PhD programme and approval by the University Senate; OR
A relevant bachelor’s degree with CGPA 3.00 may convert their candidacy to the PhD programme after one year of studying at Master level and approval by the University Senate.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16936 USD / year

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Citizens or residents

15399 USD / year

≈ 15399 USD / year

Additional Details

RM69,460 for Malaysian students

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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Funding

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Delivered

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Kuala Lumpur

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