Master of Medical Science
SEGi University · Kota Damansara, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
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This research-driven master’s programme is designed for professionals and graduates in the medical, biomedical, and health sciences sectors who aspire to lead cutting-edge research and advance healthcare through evidence based innovation. You will begin by mastering advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods before undertaking a personalised research project under expert supervision.
The programme includes minimal coursework and a supervised dissertation, with flexible full-time or part-time pathways. You will work closely with supervisors to explore research topics across areas such as public health, pharmacology, pathology, and other specialisations based on supervisory availability.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
- Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
- Build the research skills needed to plan and conduct a dissertation
- Prepare for independent research work under expert supervision
- Dissertation (Supervised Research)
- Work closely with supervisors on a personalised research project
- Develop and apply research methods using ethical and scientific rigour
- Explore research areas such as Public Health, Pharmacology, Pathology, or chosen specialisation
Career outcomes
- You gain a strong research-focused foundation that supports careers in clinical research, academia, and consultancy.
- The personalised dissertation project helps you build evidence-based research capability that supports roles such as Clinical Researcher and Research Project Manager.
- Advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods prepare you to design, conduct, and interpret medical and health science research for real-world health challenges.
- Your dissertation work under expert supervision can help you develop the communication and publication mindset needed for Research Scientist and Research Fellow pathways.
- The program structure includes broad specialisations (public health, pharmacology, pathology, and more), helping you align your research direction with your target career field.
Employability rate
International graduates of research-focused medical science master’s programmes typically see stronger hiring demand for research and academic roles, with an estimated employability rate of about 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22% based on field-specific variability in research positions.
Together, this suggests a career outlook that is generally stable when you target research institutes, universities, and clinical research teams where projects and publications are valued.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (foreign qualifications) | International applicants must hold a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 MQF) in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, allied health sciences, or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. |
| CGPA alternatives (subject to internal assessment) | If the CGPA is between 2.50 and 2.74, admission is subject to rigorous internal assessment and Senate approval. If the CGPA is between 2.00 and 2.49, admission may be considered with a minimum of 5 years working experience and internal assessment. |
Language requirements
For admission to the Master of Medical Science by Research, international applicants must meet the university’s English requirement. The accepted options include MUET Band 4, IELTS, TOEFL, or completion of a previous degree in English as stated by the university.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 347850 / total program | Total tuition fee listed for Master of Medical Science (N/0910/7/0027) (MQA/PA18223). |
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Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone |
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Review eligibility for international applicants
Check that your foreign Bachelor’s qualification and CGPA meet the programme’s entry requirements for international applicants. Confirm you have the required English proof option (MUET Band 4, IELTS, TOEFL, or a degree completed in English) as accepted by SEGi. If your CGPA falls in the university’s alternative bands, plan for internal assessment and any additional documentation the admissions team requests.
Prepare your application documents
Gather your academic transcripts and supporting documents for your recognised Bachelor’s degree and study background. Make sure your English requirement evidence matches one of the university’s accepted options. If your application uses the “degree completed in English” pathway, prepare the supporting evidence required by the admissions team.
Submit the application to SEGi University
Complete the university’s official application process during the published intake window. Upload your required documents in the requested format and ensure the information is consistent across all documents. After submission, monitor your application status and respond promptly to any additional requests from admissions.