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PhD (Pharmacy) - National Poison Centre

OVERVIEW

National poison Centre offer Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees by research in diverse fields of toxicology, environmental health, occupational safety and health, health informatics, drug policy and management and tobacco control. Students will have excellent opportunities to specialise, develop, gain knowledge and research skills in the field of their interest in preparation for a career in either academia, government or private sector. Faculty members are experts in their fields and students will experience unparalleled support and join a community of accomplished professionals as they pursue their postgraduate studies.

Research Thrust Areas:

Toxicology

  • Toxicology
  • Clinical Toxicology
  • Laboratory Toxicology
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Toxicology

Occupational Safety & Health

  • Occupational Safety & Health

Health Informatics

  • Pharmacoinformatics
  • Informatics for Consumer Health

Health Policy and Management

  • Drug Policy and Management
  • Tobacco Control

Expertise available in the following Centre: National Poison Centre

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 of Band 5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
  • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
  • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (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) : 4,150.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,535.00
  • 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) : 1,550.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change