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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

  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

• 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

• SEMESTER 2 & 3 (All)

  Additional course 27 units

  TRX500: Research Methodology in Medicine and Health Sciences

  TFM531: Dissertation (Cont.)

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.

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