DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
KKPT / JPT( N / 0900 / 8 / 0002) 08 / 31- MQA / PSA 17710
Undertaking a PhD at Monash is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences we can offer you. Be part of a proud tradition of research excellence.
Monash provides medical, surgical and health sciences research training that’ s recognised and respected worldwide for its excellence and relevance. Your PhD consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.
Areas of research
• Biochemistry and molecular biology
• Epidemiology and preventive medicine
• General practice
• Infectious diseases and immunity
• Medical education
• Medicine
• Microbiology
• Neuroscience
• Nanomedicine
• Public health
• Paediatrics
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Surgery
• Toxicology.
Course structure
The course consists of a research and thesis component. You must submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 80,000 words. Your research training is further enhanced by professional development activities or coursework units designed to support you in your academic and professional development.
3 – 4 years( full-time) 6 – 8 years( part-time)*
Your PhD research project is to be conceived from the outset as clearly achievable within three years equivalent full-time, and you’ re expected to complete your degree within three to four years equivalent full-time.
Throughout the year
( subject to availability of supervision)
Research
RM47,040 Malaysian student
RM53,280 International student 2025 fees per year
* Part-time study is not available for international students.
Monash is a wonderful place to cultivate ideas as it accepts and promotes different points of view. As a science fanatic, pursuing research in a country that values local resources and their conservation makes it a stable stepping stone for my postgraduate studies. It helped in my expression of ideas in research, and discussions with seasoned professors were always fruitful.”
DR SHAZA MOHAMED MUSA MOHAMEDAHMED
Doctor of Philosophy
Shaza’ s research explored the anticancer effects of tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E found in palm oil and other plant oils, on triple-negative breast cancer( TNBC) cells. While tocotrienols have shown promise in 2D cell cultures and in vivo models, their clinical application in breast cancer treatment remains limited.
Shaza’ s study employed a 3D spheroid model of TNBC cells, which better mimics the tumour microenvironment compared to traditional 2D models, and results have demonstrated that tocotrienols can induce cell death in these 3D spheroids via different mechanisms than in conventional 2D culture.
The next step involves testing tocotrienols on patient-derived organoids from TNBC tissue samples, and a pilot study at Monash’ s Clayton campus has yielded promising results.
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