2 years (full-time)
4 years (part-time)*
Throughout the year
(subject to availability of supervision)
Research
RM42,333 Malaysian student
RM46,556 International student
2020 fees per year
* Part-time study is not available for international
students.
MASTER OF
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
KPT/JPT (R/545/7/0004) 11/20 - MQA/SWA0187
Make a significant contribution to the
knowledge and understanding of the field
of biomedical science.
This research degree may be undertaken in any of
the school’s principal research areas and
strengths. You’ll be supported by a supervisory
team and under their guidance, develop
a thorough understanding of relevant research
techniques. It’s expected that your research will
make a contribution to the discipline in which
you’re enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing
or interpreting that knowledge in ways that
facilitate pathways for further learning.
Course structure
This course consists of a research and thesis
component.
Areas of study
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Biomedical sciences
Psychology
Public health
Clinical sciences
Pharmaceutical sciences.
Learning outcomes
The successful completion of the program will
signify that you have completed a course in
postgraduate training in research under academic
supervision, and have submitted a thesis that the
examiners declare to be a contribution to
knowledge and which demonstrates your capacity
to carry out independent research.
You’ll also be able to:
• identify and define research questions
• identify the appropriate research methods to
address the research questions
• demonstrate mastery of your chosen research
methodology/methodologies
• demonstrate theoretical knowledge at master’s
level in your chosen field of research
• communicate your research findings in a format
appropriate to your academic discipline
• write up your research into a high quality thesis
• contribute new information or new ways of
understanding information in the field of research.
Progression to further studies
You can apply to transfer to a PhD candidature
after a defined period (usually 9-12 months
enrolment full-time or equivalent), provided that
satisfactory progress has been made and certain
conditions are met.
Malaysia has the highest rate of
diabetes in Asia, with seven million
expected to be diagnosed with the
chronic disease by 2025.
Professor Dato’ Dr Khalid
Abdul Kadir is exploring
compound acids as
a sugar substitute and
an antioxidant to reduce
diabetic complications.
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POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020