Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes are research based programmes offered by the School of Health Sciences. The programmes aim to produce competent, intellectual and ethical research scholars who are capable of advancing knowledge in health sciences for sustainable development and wellness of society. The research studies cover the major disciplines in health sciences, including audiology, biomedicine, dietetics, environmental and occupational health, exercise and sports science, medical radiation, nursing, nutrition and speech pathology, as well as in the discipline of forensic science.
Research Field
| Biomedicine | Anatomy |
| Biochemistry | |
| Haematology and Transfusion Sciences | |
| Immunology | |
| Microbiology | |
| Molecular and Cellular Biology | |
| Parasitology | |
| Pharmacology | |
| Physiology | |
| Toxicology | |
| Vaccinology | |
| Forensic Science | Criminology |
| DNA Profiling | |
| Environmental Forensic | |
| Fire Investigation | |
| Forensic Anthropology | |
| Forensic Biology | |
| Forensic Chemistry | |
| Forensic Document Examination | |
| Forensic Drug Analysis | |
| Forensic Food Analysis | |
| Forensic Psychology | |
| Forensic Toxicology | |
| Physical Evidence | |
| Health Science | Audiology |
| Bioethics | |
| Bioinformatics | |
| Computer Forensics | |
| E-learning | |
| Environmental and Occupational Microbiology | |
| Environmental and Occupational Toxicology | |
| Environmental Health | |
| Environmental Management | |
| Exercise and Sports Science | |
| Gender and Health | |
| Health and Religion | |
| Health and Society | |
| Health Economic and Management | |
| Health Promotion | |
| Health Record | |
| Health Social Work | |
| History of Health and Medical Sciences | |
| Occupational Health | |
| Occupational Hygiene | |
| Occupational Safety | |
| Occupational Therapy | |
| Medical Radiation | Diagnostic Radiology Sciences |
| Medical Imaging | |
| Nuclear Medicine Sciences | |
| Radiation Biology | |
| Radiation Protection & Safety | |
| Radiological Instrumentation | |
| Radiopharmaceuticals | |
| Radiotherapy | |
| Nursing | Acute and Critical Care Nursing |
| Clinical Nursing Practice | |
| Family and Community Nursing | |
| Gerontology Nursing | |
| Maternal and Child Health Nursing | |
| Nursing Education | |
| Nursing Management | |
| Women’s Health Nursing | |
| Nutrition | Clinical Nutrition |
| Community Nutrition | |
| Food and Nutrition Microbiology | |
| Food and Nutritional Toxicology | |
| Food Quality and Analysis | |
| Food Services | |
| Geriatric Nutrition | |
| Human Nutrition | |
| Infant Nutrition | |
| Molecular Nutrition | |
| Nutrition Education | |
| Nutrition Policies/Programmes | |
| Nutritional Anthropology | |
| Nutritional Biochemistry | |
| Nutritional Epidemiology | |
| Nutritional Intervention | |
| Sports Nutrition | |
| Sport Science | Assessment of Nutrient Intake of Athletes |
| Exercise and Sport Sciences | |
| Exercise Physiology | |
| Physical Fitness Testing and Assessment | |
| Sports Nutrition |
Expertise
Please refer to the website of the School of Health Sciences at www.ppsk.usm.my.
Duration
- Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess any of the following:
| I. | Master Degree (Coursework or Mixed Mode) | |
| A) | CGPA of at least 3.00/4.00. | |
| B) | CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 with | |
| at least two (2) years research experience OR at least two (2) years professional experience in related field OR two (2) academic publications OR at least Grade B+ in major/elective courses OR at least Grade B+ for Coursework Mode or P for Mixed Mode dissertation/project. |
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| II. | Master Degree (Research Mode) | |
| III. | Bachelor Degree (First Class Honours) with CGPA of at least 3.67/4.00 | |
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*Additional English Language requirement for international students: Please refer to www.ips.usm.my.
Fees Information
Please refer to website of Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) at www.ips.usm.my.
How to Apply
Please refer to website of Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) at www.ips.usm.my for online application.
