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PhD in Medical Science

Sunway University

Program overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Science is a research-focused program that engages students in bidirectional translational medicine. This program centers on studies that either bring current patient and medical care issues into laboratory settings or translate scientific discoveries made in labs or clinics into new treatments and approaches aimed at improving health and medical care in the community.

With the guidance of supervisors, students will identify a research question or topic within the realm of medical science and conduct their research independently. They are required to complete a taught module, Clinical Research Methodology, which prepares them for effective project planning and management while fostering ethical awareness and social responsibility. To graduate, students must produce a thesis based on their original research and successfully complete the thesis examination and viva voce.

Entry Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in medical science or related fields accepted by the University Senate.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g.,,Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Lecturer/Medical Educator
  • University Professor
  • Researcher
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Medical Science Consultant

Curriculum

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Clinical Research Methodology

An advanced study the management of a research project. The first part discusses the design of a scientific project in health and medical settings, including research questions, hypothesis, 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 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

Entry requirements

PhD: a master's degree and a research proposal.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Medical doctor
  • Dentist
  • Nurse
  • Allied health professional

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