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MSc (Nursing) - School of Health Sciences

MSc (Nursing) - School of Health Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    The Nursing program provides a rich environment for postgraduate students with staff from a range of professional and disciplinary backgrounds including Stroke management, Wound management, Peri-operative care, Oncology, Obstetric & Gynecology, Neurology, Continence, Psychiatry, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Neonatology & etc. that is relevant to the needs of healthcare professionals and nurses' career progression.

    The master's by research degree equips students with a critical application of specialist knowledge and enables the development of advanced skills in carrying out sustainable and independent research.

    We aims to prepare scholars who will discover and extend scientific knowledge that advances the science and practice of nursing with the purposes to improve the quality of services and outcomes for patients and their families through studies concerned with individual clinical needs, how knowledge is translated into practice, service delivery, organization and the wider social and policy context of care.

    The program is especially interested in receiving applications from students across the globe and accepts applications throughout the year. If you are ambitious and are interested in pursuing postgraduate research in any of the above mentioned areas, feel free to contact the Institute of Postgraduate study (IPS).

    RESEARCH FIELD

    Clinical Nursing Practice
    Maternal and Child Health Nursing
    Family and Community Nursing
    Nursing Management
    Nursing Education
    Acute and Critical Care Nursing

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's degree in related area

    1. CGPA of at least 3.00 / 4.00; or

    2. CGPA between 2.75 - 2.99 with the following additional conditions: 

    • Research experience (minimum 6 month); or
    • Grade A- for final year project; AND
    • Subject to additional requirement(s) by the School

  • 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 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,100.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,525.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,538.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

MSc (Medical Radiation) - School of Health Sciences

MSc (Medical Radiation) - School of Health Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    Graduate study of the Medical Radiation programme comprises fields of study of 4 main areas i.e. diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and radiation protection. The aim of graduate study in the Medical Radiation programme is to give opportunity to graduate candidates to conduct researches in areas that could be applied clinically in health and medicine. In conclusion, graduate study in Medical Radiation covers studies that is technology-based for the need of health and medicine.

    RESEARCH FIELD

    Nuclear Medicine Sciences
    Radiotherapy Dosimetry
    Radiation Protection & Safety
    Diagnostic Radiology Sciences
    Dosimetry Diagnostic Radiology
    Radiopharmaceuticals
    Medical Imaging

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's degree in related area

    1. CGPA of at least 3.00 / 4.00; or

    2. CGPA between 2.75 - 2.99 with the following additional conditions: 

    • Research experience (minimum 6 month); or
    • Grade A- for final year project; AND
    • Subject to additional requirement(s) by the School

  • 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 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,100.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,525.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,538.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

     

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

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
    www.informm.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)

    • 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 : 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 (Pharmaceutical Technology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

PhD (Pharmaceutical Technology) -
Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Technology is Specific fields of research are drug delivery, nutraceutical, drug development from natural products and alternative medicine.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Pharmaceutical Technology
    · Novel drug delivery system
    · Nutraceutical
    · Natural products
    · Bioproducts

    Traditional Medicine/Herbal Medicine
    · Naturopathy
    · Traditional & complementary medicine

    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)

    • 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 : 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 (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

PhD (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    The programme relates to drug research and development methods.

    Research Thrust Areas
    Pharmaceutical Chemistry
    · Novel drug delivery system
    · Nutraceutical
    · Natural products
    · Bioproducts
    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)

    • 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 : 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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