Institute of Postgraduate Studies & Research

Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Science) 

(R2/720/8/0016)02/29 (MQA/FA1389)

Sungai Long Campus

Programme Details

IntakeOpen throughout the year
DurationFull Time  : Normal 3 years - Max 6 years
Part Time : Normal 4 years - Max 8 years
Indicative FeesLocal: RM14,220.00~ RM15,300.00
International: RM26,710.00
Fee Explanation
 *excluding Visa application fees and Dissertation Examination fees
Research AreaStem Cell Research, Cancer Research, Cardiovascular Diseases, Drug Discovery, Functional Food, Genetic Polymorphism, Medical Microbiology, Health Interventions, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Programme StructureResearch Methods in Medical 
Directed Reading in Medical
Thesis

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Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirement

(a) A Master’s degree from UTAR and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate;

(b) A Master’s degree of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate; OR

(c) Candidates without a related Master’s degree in the field or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR

(d) A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from UTAR with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and show evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; OR
(e) A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; OR
(f) Any other qualifications equivalent to (1) or (2) or (4) or (5) as approved by the Senate.
Note:      If the proposed research involved clinical studies, the checklist for clinical studies need to be submitted together with application.
Language Requirement
- IELTS Academic : 5.0  (CEFR  Level B1) 
- TOEFL iBT Score: 40 - 45
- Cambridge English Qualification and Tests : 154 - 159 (High B1 level in CEFR)  
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 47 - 50
- MUET Band 3.5

* this programme is also available via Industrial Doctoral Degree. More detail refer here


Head of Programme

Asst. Prof. Dr Fong Lai Yen


Application

Sign up for an application account at UTAR Online Application Portal

Applicant to discuss with the potential supervisor before submitting the online application and to upload the agreed research proposal using with the prescribed Endorsement of Research Proposal form

Note:   If the proposed research involved clinical studies, the  checklist for clinical studies need to be submitted together with application.

RSS Vacancies

Research Scholarship Scheme (RSS)


To provide financial support and opportunity for students to be involved and assist in research projects and thus enhancing their exposure and experience in research