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PhD (Molecular Medicine) -
Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine


  • OVERVIEW

    Doctor of Philosophy

    In its drive to achieve academic excellence, INFORMM strives to attract top quality graduates to enrol in its postgraduate programmes. The post graduate programmes at INFORMM are research based leading to MSc. and PhD in Molecular Medicine.

    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

    Expertise available in the following Institute: Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine

  • 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)

    • A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
    • A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

    Exemption can be given if:

    • English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
    • The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
  • 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 : 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

    *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-653 6309 / 6027 / 2606 / 2946 / 2958
Fax: +604-653 2931

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