PhD (Applied Parasitology) - School of Biological Sciences

OVERVIEW

The postgraduate programme in applied parasitology encompasses various aspects of both medical and veterinary parasitology. Studies on various aspects of malaria, especially the epidemiology and vector bionomics can possibly be carried out in the more malaria- prone areas of Perak, especially along the Malaysia-Thailand border. As regards to veterinary parasitology, the emphasis will mainly be on the trichostrongylid nematode of ruminant parasites. Studies on the bionomics of these nematodes, together with drug efficacy studies would be potential areas to be investigated both in the indigenous goat and sheep populations of northern Peninsular Malaysia. Studies using medicated urea molass blocks (MUMB) in the control of the trichostrongylid nematodes would definitely prove to be an interesting area of research for postgraduate students.

Research Thrust Areas

Applied Parasitology

Parasite Biology
Protozoology
Helminthology
Molecular Parasitology
Aquatic Parasitology

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Biological Sciences www.usm.my/bio/bioschool

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

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

FEES

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3350.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00 (PhD) Convocation Fee : 120.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2775.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00 (PhD) Convocation Fee : 120.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fees : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fees (Semester) : 1250.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 (PhD) Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology: 80.00	Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1113.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 (PhD) Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology: 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

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PhD (Applied Parasitology) - School of Biological Sciences