Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Science
Sunway University
Duration
2 years
Intake
January, July
Degree
PhD
Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Science is designed for students who aspire to become leaders in medical research, academia, or healthcare innovation. The program focuses on fostering independent, critical thinking and original research in areas such as genomics, immunology, drug discovery, and translational medicine. It emphasizes rigorous methodology, ethical considerations, and real-world applications, ensuring graduates are prepared to contribute to advancements in medical science and healthcare.
Key Information
University
Sunway University
Campus
Kuala Lumpur
Total Credits
80
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
Yes
Program Details
Duration
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Format
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Fees & Funding:
Once your eligibility is confirmed, you may proceed with the following payments:
RM 700 Enrolment Fee (non-refundable, non-transferable)
RM 2,400 Student Pass/ Visa processing fee is paid to EMGS (non-refundable). Indonesian students pay RM 3,400 to EMGS (Student Pass valid for 2 years – Program Duration: 2 years and above)
Course Structure
Clinical Research Methodology
An advanced study the management of a research project. The first part discusses the design of a scientific project in health and medical settings, including research questions, hypothesis, method selection, problem solving, and data collection and analysis. The second part consists of ethical theory and ethical issues related to clinical research especially the application of ethics for utilizing human specimens. The third part of this subject focuses on the statistical analysis and its methods.
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.
The School has a dedicated team of Supervisors with expertise in areas of research, including (but not limited to):
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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Student studying
Entry Requirement
Academic
A Master’s degree in medical science or related fields accepted by the University Senate Other qualifications are equivalent to a Master’s degree or professional qualification related to Medical Science and experience recognized by the University Senate.
Language
IELTS - 6
TOEFL - 550 (paper-based)
TOEFL - 213 (computer-based)
TOEFL - 80 (internet-based)
PTE - 50
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