Programme Overview:
For research areas relating to biology, biochemistry and environmental science. The in-depth study of life science leads important insights into disease processes, and allows the development of novel therapeutics and innovative medical devices, thereby directly improving human health. Life science also enables an understanding of the environment and the other living species with whom we share the earth, this knowledge guides conservation efforts and literally helps us to save our planet.
Intake:
Rolling Intake (throughout the year)
Duration:
Full-time (Malaysian & International students) - 3 years
Part-time (Malaysian students ONLY) - 4 years
Campus:
KL Main Campus
Compulsory
Research Methodology
Doctoral Research
Elective
Statistical Methods for Research
Special Topic
Graduates of this programme can be employed as:
Life Science Researchers
Educationists
Agricultural/Environmental Scientists
Biotechnologist/Microbiologists
R&D Officers
Life Science Product/Product Development Specialists
Patent Consultants
Minimum Entry Requirements
A Master's Degree (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) accepted by the Senate; OR
Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's Degree (Level 7, MQF) that is accepted by the HEP Senate.
English Language Requirements
1) Malaysian Students
MUET Band 3.5/ IELTS Band 5.0/ CEFR High B1/ TOEFL iBT 40/ equivalent ; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Master studies was in English
2) International Students
IELTS Band 5.0/ CEFR High B1/ TOEFL iBT 40/ equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Master studies was in English