Overview
The Medical Science programme from Sunway University aims to nurture students with holistic approaches including the opportunities for national or international collaborations, the specialised training courses (seminar, workshops, etc), and a rich clinical research experience.
All research students are required to undertake two modules. The two modules are as listed below:
- Clinical Research Methodology - the taught course and students are required to pass this module before the commencement of project. Students will have a designated supervisor who is a member of academic staff with research expertise in the student’s area of study.
- Thesis - at the end of work completion, students are expected to submit their Master’s thesis for examination and attend a defence for their thesis.
Research Focus Areas
Medical science studies the biological mechanism underlying the function of human body, with the emphasis on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Research coverage of medical science is very broad and it ranges from the basic biology to oncology; chemistry to pharmacology; and physics to radiotherapy.
To be in line with the departmental mission and vision, we undertake research in 4 key focus areas:
- Diseases
- Therapy and Cures
- Epidemiology
- Sustainable Well-Being
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Areas of Research:
- Aging
- Anatomy
- Behavioral Health
- Biochemistry
- Biostatistics
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cholesterol Problems
- Cell Biology
- Counseling Psychology
- Diabetes Mellitus
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Rolling Intake
Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Medicine Health Sciences View 7 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in MalaysiaExplore more key information
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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
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Sunway University Senate; or
- A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
- A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.
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International
53960 MYR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 53960 MYR per year during 24 months. -
National
50000 MYR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 50000 MYR per year during 24 months.
The annual fees for international students include international administrative fees, excluding fees related to student visas.
Living costs for Kuala Lumpur
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
For more information on funding and scholarships, please visit our website.
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Scholarships Information
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