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PhD (Biomedicine) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

PhD (Biomedicine) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute


  • OVERVIEW

    Integration between biology and medicine in wide research areas including molecular and cell biology, stem cell, genetic disease, immunology and immunoregulation, differentiation, preclinical and clinical research.
    Research Thrust Areas
    Biomedicine
    Molecular and cellular biology
    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
    www.amdi.usm.my

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

    ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

    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 (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

    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Nutrition) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

PhD (Nutrition) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute


  • OVERVIEW

    This programme deals with various aspects in medicine with nutritional status.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Nutrition
    · Sports nutrition
    · Community nutrition
    · Oncology nutrition
    · Clinical nutrition
    · Nutrition for the ageing
    · Nutraceuticals
    · Functional foods
    · Traditional & complementary nutrition
    · Herbal nutrition
    · Nutrition for lifestyle diseases
    · Nutrition for special population

    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
    www.amdi.usm.my

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

    ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

    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 (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

    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Dentistry) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

PhD (Dentistry) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute


  • OVERVIEW

    The programme relates to dental disease management, dental biomaterial, community dentistry, biomaterial, orthodontics and other fields in dentistry.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Oral Biology
    · Oral biology
    · Oral immunology

    Biomaterial
    · Biomaterials
    · Nanotechnology
    · Tissue engineering
    · Stem cells

    Orthodontics
    · Orthodontics
    · Craniofacial biology
    · Biomaterial
    · Paediatric dentistry

    Restorative Dentistry
    · Conservative dentistry
    · Prosthetic dentistry
    · Periodontology dentistry

    Community Dentistry
    · Health informatics
    · Paediatric dentistry

    Maxillofacial surgery
    · Maxillofacial surgery
    · Maxillofacial rehabilitation
    · Craniofacial

    Dental Implantology
    · Implantology
    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
    www.amdi.usm.my

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

    ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

    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 (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

    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Molecular Biology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

PhD (Molecular Biology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute


  • OVERVIEW

    The topics range from macromolecule structures, DNA, RNAs, molecular characterization, functions, bioinformatics, methodologies, disease and diagnosis.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Medical Genetics
    Cancer genomic
    Clinical genetics
    Gene manipulations
    Gene therapy
    Biomarkers
    Personalized medicine
    Primary immunodeficiency
    Health informatics
    Bioinformatics

    Microbiology
    Molecular virology and oncology
    Omics technology
    Biomarkers
    Diagnostics
    Vaccinology
    Bacteriology
    Parasitology
    Mycology
    Emerging infectious disease
    Drug monitoring
    Disease control
    Molecular bioinformatics

    Pathology
    Molecular pathology
    Histopathology
    Nephropathology
    Oral pathology
    Systemic pathology
    Chemical pathology
    Pathogenesis of disease
    Molecular biology
    Diagnostics/marker
    Carcinogenesis

    Biomedicine
    Molecular and cellular biology

    Immunology
    Molecular immunology
    Immunogenetics

    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
    www.amdi.usm.my

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

    ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

    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 (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

    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Pharmacology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

PhD (Pharmacology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute


  • OVERVIEW

    This programme involves studies on new drug development, pharmacokinetics, drug action, drug delivery, biopharmaceutics and drugs from natural products.


    Research Thrust Areas

    Pharmacology
    · Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
    · Descriptive toxicology
    · Mechanistic toxicology molecular

    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
    www.amdi.usm.my

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

    ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

    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 (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

    ** Fees are subject to change

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