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INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE

OVERVIEW

Become an expert for change in molecular medicine by combining entrepreneurial, communication and commercialization skills to address global challenges.

DURATION
  • Full-time (min 3 semesters / max 6 semesters)
  • Part-time (min 6 semesters / max 12 semesters)
Entry requirements

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in Science or related area with:

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) (*For Malaysian citizens only) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

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: RM26,555.00 whole program
  • International: USD11,750.00 whole program

Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)*
  • Registration Fee : 330.00
  • Tuition Fee : 565.00 X 47 Units = 26,555.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Registration Fees : 225.00
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fees : 250.00 X 47 Units = 11,750.00
  • Convocation Fee :50.00

*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=419&catid=55 

Location

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

Program Structure

TFM501: Molecular Basis of Diseases

TFM522: Diagnostic Technologies & Biological Markers Discovery

TFM503: Vaccines & Novel Therapeutics

TFM524: Bioinformatics

TFM505: Managing a Biomedical-based Business

TFM506: Technology Management & Intellectual Property

TFM507: Regulations & Quality Management Systems for the Biomedical Industry

TFM508: Project Management in Research

TFM529: Current Trends in “Omics”

TFM530: Current Trends in Molecular Medicine Research

Additional course 27 units

TRX500: Research Methodology in Medicine and Health Sciences

TFM531: Dissertation (Cont.)