UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Science)
(R2/720/8/0016)(02/29)(MQA/FA1389)
Programme DescriptionDoctor of Philosophy (Medical Science): Full course nameR2/720/8/0016: Course code02/29: Expiry date (month/year)MQA/FA1389: Accreditation status and reference code
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Science): Full course name
R2/720/8/0016: Course code
02/29: Expiry date (month/year)
MQA/FA1389: Accreditation status and reference code
Programme Details
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
- Graduates who use their practical and analytical skills to contribute to the development in medical science and to the well-being of society.
- Graduates who are ethical, professional in their conduct and effective in communication.
- Graduates who are engaged in life-long learning and continued professional development.
- Graduate who can contribute to national and global development through teaching, learning and research.
Programme Learning Outcome (PLO)
- Demonstrate a solid foundation in the scientific principles underlying research
- Apply information and knowledge for the formulation of a research project
- Plan, organise and conduct research activities related to the selected area of research
- Analyse, interpret and conclude research data and results
- Communicate effectively through research proposals, oral presentations and publications
- Demonstrate enhanced capacity through leadership, teamwork and ICT skills in a research-based environment
- Demonstrate independence and life-long learning for continued professional development
- Adhere and respect relevant legal, ethical principles, professional code of conduct, cultural and religious sensitivities
- Graduates who use their practical and analytical skills to contribute to the development in medical science and to the well-being of society.
- Graduates who are ethical, professional in their conduct and effective in communication.
- Graduates who are engaged in life-long learning and continued professional development.
- Graduate who can contribute to national and global development through teaching, learning and research.
Programme Learning Outcome (PLO)
- Demonstrate a solid foundation in the scientific principles underlying research
- Apply information and knowledge for the formulation of a research project
- Plan, organise and conduct research activities related to the selected area of research
- Analyse, interpret and conclude research data and results
- Communicate effectively through research proposals, oral presentations and publications
- Demonstrate enhanced capacity through leadership, teamwork and ICT skills in a research-based environment
- Demonstrate independence and life-long learning for continued professional development
- Adhere and respect relevant legal, ethical principles, professional code of conduct, cultural and religious sensitivities
| Intake | : Open throughout the year |
| Duration | : Full Time : Normal 3 years - Max 6 years
Part Time : Normal 4 years - Max 8 years |
| Indicative Fees | : Local: RM 12,307.00 ~ RM 13,216.00 International : RM 24,006.00 |
| Programme Structure | : Research Methods in Medical Science Directed Reading in Medical Science Thesis |
Entry Requirement
| Academic Requirement |
|---|
| 1. A Master’s degree in the field or related fields from UTAR; or |
| 2. A Master's Degree in the field or related fields of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by Senate; or |
| 3. Candidates without a related Master’s degree in the field or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR; or |
| 4. A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from UTAR with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and show evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or |
| 5. A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or |
| 6. Any other qualifications equivalent to (1), (2), (4) or (5) as approved by the Senate. |
| Language Requirement |
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| IELTS Academic : 5.0 (CEFR Level B1) |
| TOEFL iBT Score : 40 - 45 |
| Cambridge English Qualification and Tests : 154 - 159 (High B1 Level in CEFR) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 47 - 50 |
| MUET Band 3.5 |