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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

PhD (Human Genetics) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

PhD (Human Genetics) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    The programme covers topics on functional analysis of disease-causing genes, polymorphisms of disease associated genes, medical genetics and genetics of transfusion and haemotological diseases.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Medical Genetics

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

    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 (Medical Immunology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

PhD (Medical Immunology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    This programme relates immune system, transplantation, interrelationship between infectious agents and their hosts as well as immune-mediated diseases.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Immunology
    · Tumour immunology
    · Study of thymus and T cell development
    · Autoimmunity
    · Immunomodulations
    · Infectious immunity
    · Transplantation immunology
    · Oncology
    · Immunogenetics
    · Paediatric immunology
    · Immune-haematology
    · Transfusion immunology
    · Primary immunodeficiency
    · Molecular immunology
    · Immunology of infectious disease
    · Clinical immunology

    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 (Medical Microbiology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

PhD (Medical Microbiology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    This programme focuses into proteomic and genomic analyses on microbes, pathogenesis, diagnostic method development, microbe characterizations and vaccinology.

    Research Thrust Areas

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

    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 (Nuclear Medicine) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

PhD (Nuclear Medicine) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    The emphasis is on various aspects of diagnostic and treatment methods in Nuclear Medicine. It also involves physics, dosimetry, radiation biology, radiochemistry and pharmacy.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Nuclear Medicine
    · Radiation oncology
    · Radiotherapy
    · Brain imaging
    · Soft tissue imaging
    · Heavy ion technology/therapy

    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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