Doctor Of Philosophy (Medical Sciences)

The Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences is the premier postgraduate qualification offered by the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences. This program fosters collaboration between top academic and industry experts, encouraging faculty members to work closely with students on research across various disciplines. With a team of highly qualified and experienced lecturers, the faculty provides PhD candidates with expert guidance throughout their research journey. Faculty research interests span a wide range of fields, including virology, bacteriology, immunology, cancer, phytochemistry, public health, and healthy aging, among others.

• A Master's degree (Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) in Medical Sciences or related fields accepted by UCSI University; OR
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Government of Malaysia 
• Candidates without a related qualification in the fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UCSI University.
• A Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) with the following conditions:

1. A Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) in Medical Sciences or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme.
2. Undergo internal assessment; and
3. Any other requirements of UCSI University.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree candidate pursuing a master’s degree programme, may apply for conversion to our doctoral programme with the following conditions:

1. Within 1 year for full-time and within 2 years for part-time candidates.
2. Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by UCSI University; and
3. Approval of UCSI University.

English Language Requirements

As the programme’s medium of instruction is English, students must possess one of the following qualifications:

• Linguaskill: Minimum score of 154
• IELTS: Minimum band of 5.0
• Cambridge English Qualification and Test: Minimum score of 154
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 42
• Pearson Test of English: Minimum score of 47
• MUET: Minimum band of 3

Note:

• International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
• Applicants from the countries where English is the primary language may be exempted from taking English classes at UCSI University. Applicants who are pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in other universities that use English as the medium of instruction may be exempted from taking English classes at UCSI University if the alma mater’s Registrar issues an official letter indicating so to the University.

Semester 1

• Research Methodology
• PhD Research Project

Semester 2 - 5

• PhD Research Project

Semester 6

• Viva and Thesis