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INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE

Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Medicine (Research)

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OVERVIEW

Prepare for a career in molecular medicine research and discover advanced practical techniques used in experimental and human biomedical sciences.

Research Thrust Areas: Molecular Medicine

  • Antibody Engineering
  • Molecular Modelling
  • In-vitro diagnostics for parasitic and infectious diseases
  • Vaccinology
  • Molecular cloning and protein expression
  • Biological applications of nanotechnology
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Novel therapeutics and therapeutic agents
  • Mechanisms of Diseases
  • Cancer Research
Duration
  • Full-time (min 4 semesters / max 10 semesters)
  • Part-time (min 6 semesters / max 15 semesters)
Entry requirements
  • Master's degree in research mode; or
  • Master's degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
  • Master's degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
  • Bachelor's degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)
Language requirements

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

  • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
  • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
  • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

  • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
  • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
Fees
  • Local (full-time): RM4,200/semester
Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 330.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,200.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
  • Convocation Fee : 120.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Registration Fee : 330.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
  • Convocation Fee : 120.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • International (full-time): USD 2,500.00/semester
International (USD)*
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 225.00
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 225.00
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00

*Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

** Fees are subject to change

Details at https://admission.usm.my/index.php/postgraduate/programmes?view=article&id=510&catid=55admission.usm.my

Location

Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia,
16150 USM Kampus Kesihatan, Kelantan,
MALAYSIA

Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 USM Penang,
MALAYSIA

Finding a supervisor

All applicants should identify the research area (and if appropriate, a specific research project) and supervisor in advance before applying. Details of the person who's agreed to supervise you are required in the application. Search for potential supervisor at https://informm.kk.usm.my/about/researchers 

compulsory course

TRX500 Research Methodology in Medicine and Health

Graduation requirement

2 articles accepted/published in Scopus / ISI index journal