Science

About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from medical, molecular, natural, physical, information, mathematical, vision or biological sciences. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, academic, policy analyst, healthcare administrator, quality assurance manager, microbiologist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Duration

3 years - 6 years (full-time) or 4 years - 8 years (part-time)****

Tuition fees

• Local: RM14,100 per year
• International: US$5,630 per year

Living Costs in Selangor**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) RM 9 - 12	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) RM 1,362 - 1,802	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) RM 783 - 1,035
Transportation (Daily) RM 10 - 14	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) RM 255 - 337

Average Salary***

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**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com

****Part-time course only available for local students