Overview

The Life Sciences degree offered by Sunway University provides advanced knowledge of, and training in, research methods that will enable students to apply knowledge and skills as researchers, practitioners and administrators in many fields of life sciences and assist them in obtaining employment in the healthcare and biopharmaceutical industry.

Key facts

The MSc in Life Sciences is offered in partnership with Lancaster University, UK. On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Career Prospects

Biochemist

Entrepreneur

Healthcare manager

Immunologist

Laboratory manager

Lecturer/Science educator

Microbiologist

Pharmacologist

Physiologist

Product Specialist

Research scientist

Sales manager

Quality control specialist

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Programme Structure

Areas of Research

Antimicrobials

Bioinformatics

Cancer biology and therapeutics

Cell biology

Ecology and conservation

Infectious diseases

Microbiology

Molecular biology and genetics

Neurobiology

Neurodegenerative diseases

Virology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Ecology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (e.g. Medical Biotech, Biomedicine, etc) or a related field; with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11156 USD / year

≈ 11156 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10328 USD / year

≈ 10328 USD / year

Additional Details

RM45,700 for Malaysian students

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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