Doctor of Philosophy (Life Sciences)

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.

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 or IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or 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 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or equivalent; OR

Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Master studies was in English

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