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PhD of Medical and Health Sciences

IMU University

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A three-year research doctorate supervised by IMU academics.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply health-science and healthcare-management concepts. Interpret evidence relevant to health services. Communicate professionally in healthcare settings. Apply ethical and quality principles. Collaborate effectively across health-service teams.

Career outcomes

Healthcare Administrator
Clinical Services Coordinator
Health Program Officer
Healthcare Consultant
Health Services Manager

Curriculum

Research degree: supervisory committee and proposal
Proposal defence for IMU ethics approval
Data collection and mid-term review
Data analysis and thesis writing
Publication preparation
Then viva voce. Compulsory research modules sit alongside the thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

Master's degree accepted by the Senate
Or exceptional bachelor (first class
CGPA 3.67+) after assessment; Research proposal and IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree (or equivalent accepted by the Senate); Exceptional bachelor graduates (CGPA 3.67+) by internal assessment; Master's candidates may convert

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Bachelor degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Research proposal
Academic references
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review doctoral entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a research proposal and academic references. Identify a suitable research area or supervisor when required. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	RM31,376 MYR
Application fee	RM500 MYR
Deposit	RM2,000 MYR

Program details

Campus	IMU campus, Bukit Jalil
Faculty or school	Postgraduate Studies
Department	Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	80
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
24 May 2027
192 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.