Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science
Shah Alam, Malaysia
PhD
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
The PhD program in Medical Science is designed for individuals looking to deepen their research skills and expand their knowledge in health-related fields. Students will engage in advanced coursework and develop their own research projects that address real-world medical and health issues. The program emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and the ability to contribute meaningful insights to the field. It is suitable for those aiming to pursue careers in academia, research, or healthcare leadership.
The program also values practical experience and encourages students to collaborate across disciplines. Throughout their studies, students will learn how to design experiments, analyze data, and communicate their findings effectively. The coursework supports the development of analytical and problem-solving skills, which are essential for making advancements in medical science. Overall, this doctorate aims to prepare graduates to become innovative researchers who can contribute to improving health outcomes and medical practices.
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Clinical Research Methodology
An advanced study of the management of a research project. The first part discusses the design of a scientific project in health and medical settings, including research questions, hypotheses, method selection, problem solving, and data collection and analysis. The second part consists of ethical theory and ethical issues related to clinical research, especially the application of ethics for utilizing human specimens. The third part of this subject focuses on the statistical analysis and its methods.
Thesis
Production of the thesis is based on students’ original research throughout the PhD candidature. Students must submit a PhD thesis and obtain a pass grade in the thesis examination in order to be awarded a PhD degree.
Areas of Research
The School has a dedicated team of Supervisors with expertise in areas of research, including (but not limited to):
- Aging and Geriatrics
- Cardiovascular Research
- Communicable Diseases
- Eco-health
- Genomics and Precision Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Non-communicable Diseases
- Oncology
- Pharmacy
- Public Health and Organisational Health
- Lecturer/Medical Educator
- University Professor
- Researcher
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Medical Science Consultant
- Science Communication Journalist/Editor
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Health Informatics Provider
- Medical Device Specialist
- Public Health Policy Maker
- Entrepreneur