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 : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology: 80.00	Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 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 : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,200.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 120.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 120.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change