PhD

PhD of Health Professions Education

International Medical University

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

An English-language master's in education for health professions educators.

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

Develop graduate-level understanding of Health Professions Education in MA. Apply scientific reasoning
interpretation of research evidence
and effective presentation of findings to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
projects
or research options.

Career outcomes

Potential fields and roles include Education Program Coordinator
Curriculum Development Assistant
Education Research Associate. Graduates may also pursue further academic study. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.

Curriculum

Minimum of six courses (18 units) including quantitative and qualitative research
methods of qualitative analysis
development of data collection instruments
inter-professional education in the health professions
integrating patients' voices
and teaching strategies for health professions.

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

Passport or Government Photo ID
Academic Transcripts and Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Results (where applicable)
CV or Résumé (where requested)
Academic or Professional References (where required)
Research Proposal (if required by department).

How to apply

Review the entry requirements for Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions Education at IMU University (formerly International Medical University). Prepare your academic records and any research proposal or references required for this doctoral program. Submit your application through the institution's admissions process. Provide language evidence and pay an application fee if required. Await the admissions decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	RM31,376 MYR
Application fee	RM500 MYR
Deposit	RM1,500 MYR

Program details

Campus	IMU campus, Bukit Jalil
Faculty or school	Postgraduate Studies
Department	Health Professions Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Flexible
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship availability is indicated in the source dataset. Eligibility, Award amounts and application dates must be confirmed through the institution.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.