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PhD of Biomedical Science
University of Nottingham Malaysia
- Semenyih, Malaysia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A four-year degree in biological and biomedical sciences leading to pharma, Life science or postgraduate study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biomedical Science can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Life science industry
- Masters in biotechnology
- Molecular medicine
- Immunology or microbiology
- MSc or PhD research
Curriculum
- Four-year honours degree in biological and biomedical sciences. The page lists no module names
- It states graduates enter taught masters such as Biotechnology
- Molecular Medicine
- Immunology or Microbiology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master degree with merit or distinction plus 2:1 bachelor degree
- or first-class honours degree
- in a relevant area (non-UK qualifications assessed against this standard)
Accepted academic background
Master or first-class bachelor degree in a relevant subject, research proposal and agreed supervisor
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)
- TOEFL iBT 90 (tests to Jan 2026) or 4.5 with no less than 4.5 in each element (tests from Feb 2026)
- PTE Academic 71 (no less than 65 in each element)
Documents you’ll need
- Undergraduate Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and contact a potential supervisor before applying. Apply online through NottinghamHub with a research proposal; application fee RM424 including 6% SST
- non-refundable. Upload degree certificates
- transcripts
- passport or ID copy and English proof. Processing can take up to three months; accept the offer online. Obtain student visa approval before entering Malaysia; processing can take up to two months.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM64,660 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM424 MYR |
| Deposit | RM1,500 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | Semenyih Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Department | School of Biological and Environmental Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Postgraduate Research Scholarship offers competitively awarded 50% tuition fee reductions for eligible full-time research students, or 75%–100% reductions for certain September-intake awards, subject to capacity and selection. Normally covers up to three research-active years of a PhD, subject to academic progression. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is RM64,660 MYR per year. The application fee is RM424 MYR. The deposit is RM1,500 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM17,700 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element), TOEFL iBT 90 (tests to Jan 2026) or 4.5 with no less than 4.5 in each element (tests from Feb 2026), PTE Academic 71 (no less than 65 in each element).

