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Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology
About
The PhD Medical Microbiology program fosters independent scientific inquiry and critical thinking, emphasizing high-quality research and lifelong learning. It aims to elevate students' expertise in Medical Microbiology, with specialized focus on their chosen thesis area. Aligned with the Malaysian Qualifications Framework, the program covers all aspects of Medical Microbiology and builds on knowledge and skills gained at the master’s level, enabling graduates to conduct independent research. The program’s goal is to produce highly skilled graduates who integrate biological sciences and related technologies, while emphasizing ethics, communication, leadership, professionalism, and social responsibility.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | RM 0 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | RM 17,000 |
Subjects
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Biology
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Health and Medicine
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | RM 0 | RM 17,000 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | RM 9,300 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | RM 0 | RM 26,300 |
| Estimated cost per year | RM 0 | RM 8,767 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any one of these:
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Master’s Degree: Accepted by the HEP Senate.
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Equivalent Qualifications: Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree, accepted by the HEP Senate.
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Candidates Without Related Qualifications or Experience: Must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.
Note:
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No direct entry from a bachelor’s degree to a doctoral degree.
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Bachelor’s degree candidates registered for a master’s programme may apply to convert to a doctoral programme within 1 year of registration, subject to:
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Demonstrated competency and capability in doctoral-level research.
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Rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP.
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Approval by the HEP Senate
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Bachelor’s Degree Entry (Exceptional Cases)
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First-Class Bachelor’s Degree (CGPA ≥ 3.67):
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In the field or related fields (academic or TVET programme).
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Must undergo internal assessment.
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Meet any additional requirements set by the HEP.
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Conversion from Master’s to Doctoral Programme:
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Within 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time) of master’s registration.
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Demonstrated competency and capability in doctoral-level research.
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Rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP.
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Approval by the HEP Senate.
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Curriculum
Research Areas/Expertise:
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Medical Bacteriology
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Medical Virology
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Medical Parasitology
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Medical Mycology
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Immunology
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Fermentation
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Bioinformatics
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Genetic Engineering
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Molecular Pharmacology
Graduation Requirements
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Research Project:
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Successful completion and defense of the research project.
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Thesis:
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Submission and defense of the doctoral thesis.
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Continuous Assessments:
Tools include:
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Proposal presentation
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Research progress reports
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Portfolio
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Journal club presentations
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Publication and conference participation