Doctor of Philosophy in Biology – Full Time

About the course

This doctoral research programme at Bandar Sunway campus requires an original contribution to knowledge in Sciences. Thesis research may span biotechnology, environmental science, chemistry, or applied physics. The programme advances scientific inquiry through supervised laboratory or field research, data analysis, and thesis-based discovery.

Career outcome

Doctoral graduates advance expert-level research capability in Sciences. Graduates lead laboratory research, R&D programmes, and academic science careers. Preparing graduates for scientific research, R&D leadership, and doctoral study in the sciences.

Living Costs in Bandar Sunway**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) RM 10 - 14	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) RM 1,739 - 2,300	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) RM 1,043 - 1,380
Transportation (Daily) RM 5 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) RM 272 - 360

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)