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Master of Science in Molecular Medicine (Mixed mode)

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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

  • Bachelor's (CGPA >2.75 or 2.5-2.74 with 1-year research/professional experience, 1 academic publication in a related field.
  • TOEFL (min score of 35) or  IELTS (min band 5) or PTE (min score of 35) or CAE/CPE (min score of 154)

• Fees

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

  Details at admission.usm.my

• Location

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

• SEMESTER 1

  TFM501: Molecular Basis of Diseases

  TFM522: Diagnostic Technologies & Biological Markers Discovery

  TFM503: Vaccines & Novel Therapeutics

  TFM524: Bioinformatics

• SEMESTER 2 (INDUSTRY PATHWAY)

  TFM505: Managing a Biomedical-based Business

  TFM506: Technology Management & Intellectual Property

  TFM507: Regulations & Quality Management Systems for the Biomedical Industry

• SEMESTER 2 (RESEARCH PATHWAY)

  TFM508: Project Management in Research

  TFM529: Current Trends in “Omics”

  TFM530: Current Trends in Molecular Medicine Research

  Additional course in Semester II & III (27 units)

  TRX500: Research Methodology in Medicine and Health Sciences

  TFM531: Dissertation

Master of Science in Molecular Medicine (Research)

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Train for a career in molecular medicine research and specialise in molecular mechanisms and structural biology.

• duration

  • Full-time (min 2 semesters / max 6 semesters)
  • Part-time (min 4 semesters / max 12 semesters)

• Entry requirements

  • BSc (Hons) in related filed CGPA 3.0/4; MBBS/MD; DVM; DDM or equivalent degree from recognized institution 
  • TOEFL (min score of 35) or  IELTS (min band 5) or PTE (min score of 35) or CAE/CPE (min score of 154)

• Fees

  • Local: RM4,200.00/semester
  • International: USD2,500.00/semester

  Details at admission.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

  1 article accepted/published in Scopus / ISI index journal

Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Medicine (Research)

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

• Duration

  • Full-time (min 4 semesters / max 10 semesters)
  • Part-time (min 6 semesters / max 15 semesters)

• Entry requirements

  • Master's or Bachelor's (1st class Hon. or CGPA 3.67/4 in related field)
  • TOEFL (min score of 35) or  IELTS (min band 5) or PTE (min score of 36) or CAE/CPE (min score of 154)

• Fees

  • Local (full-time): RM4,200/semester
  • International (full-time): USD 2,500.00/semester

  Details at admission.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