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Doctor Of Philosophy (Medical Sciences)
About
The Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences is a prestigious postgraduate program offered by the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, which brings together top academics and industry experts. This program encourages collaboration between faculty members and students across various research fields, such as virology, bacteriology, immunology, cancer, and public health. The faculty comprises experienced lecturers who provide guidance to PhD candidates throughout their research, fostering intellectual creativity, leadership, and scientific expertise. The program focuses on national issues, offering exceptional supervision, high-quality projects, and research facilities. Students are supported by a supervisory committee, research funding, access to online resources, journal clubs, workshops, and consultations from the Office of Postgraduate Studies. The faculty’s four specialized labs—Anatomy and Pathology, Molecular Cell Biology, Cell Culture, and Microscopy labs—are equipped to support the research needs of up to thirty students, with advanced equipment to enhance the university's research capacity.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 13,424 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 19,899 |
Subjects
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Medicine
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Other Sciences
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 13,424 | $ 19,899 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 13,424 | $ 19,899 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 4,474 | $ 6,633 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
Master's Degree
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A Master's degree (Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)) in Medical Sciences or related fields accepted by UCSI University.
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Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree (Level 7, MQF) recognized by the Government of Malaysia.
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Candidates without a related qualification in the field or working experience in the relevant field must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UCSI University.
Bachelor's Degree
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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.
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Undergo internal assessment.
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Any other requirements of UCSI University.
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A Bachelor’s degree candidate pursuing a master’s degree programme may apply for conversion to the doctoral programme with the following conditions:
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Within 1 year for full-time and within 2 years for part-time candidates.
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Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at the doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by UCSI University.
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Approval of UCSI University.
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English Language Requirements
As the programme’s medium of instruction is English, students must possess one of the following qualifications:
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Linguaskill: Minimum score of 154.
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IELTS: Minimum band of 5.0.
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Cambridge English Qualification and Test: Minimum score of 154.
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TOEFL: Minimum score of 42.
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Pearson Test of English: Minimum score of 47.
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MUET: Minimum band of 3.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Research Methodology
- PhD Research Project
Semesters 2 - 5
- PhD Research Project
Semester 6
- Viva and Thesis