PhD in Medical & Health Sciences

The field of Medical and Health Science encompasses a vast discipline focused on understanding the complexities of the human body. IMU’s programme provides an opportunity for students to develop leadership skills through rigorous research, equipping them with specialised expertise essential for advancing healthcare and driving innovation. IMU offers access to a comprehensive range of research laboratories and state-of-the-art facilities designed for medical science exploration. Additionally, students can benefit from IMU’s collaborative research initiatives with prestigious local and international institutions across various healthcare fields.  

Students will be mentored by faculty members who are recognized experts in their respective fields, both nationally and internationally. IMU’s academic community consistently strives for excellence in research, with many faculty members presenting their findings at international conferences to stay updated on the latest advancements in specialised areas. Their research is also published in internationally peer-reviewed journals. Researchers at IMU have successfully secured external funding through government grants such as the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), the Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS), and ScienceFund. Additionally, IMU invests over RM1,000,000 annually in internal grants to support ongoing research activities.  

IMU provides extensive infrastructure and resources to facilitate research. The university houses eight research laboratories and eight tissue culture laboratories dedicated to medical research, covering a total floor space of 26,000 square feet. IMU also maintains an advanced animal storage facility, spanning approximately 770 square feet, equipped with state-of-the-art caging and experimental animal maintenance systems. Significant funding is allocated to ensure the continuous development of research facilities. Students will also benefit from IMU’s research collaborations with various local and international institutions in fields such as cancer, bioactive molecules, nutrition, and environmental health. Furthermore, strong partnerships have been established with local hospitals, particularly Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, to support clinical research initiatives.

Persyaratan Akademik

• Mahasiswa diwajibkan memperoleh Master of Science (MSc) atau gelar Master dalam bidang terkait dengan ilmu kedokteran dari universitas yang diakui dan diterima oleh Senat HELP.
• Mahasiswa dengan gelar sarjana kelas 1 tidak akan lagi diperbolehkan untuk mendaftar langsung ke program PhD, Sebaliknya, pemohon harus terlebih dahulu mendaftar ke program MSc dan mengkonversi menjadi PhD setelah satu tahun dengan kemajuan yang baik dan denganrekomendasi oleh pengawas.
• Namun, mahasiswa harus menunjukkan niat untuk mengkonversi ke program PhD pada saat pencalonan dan proses harus selesai dalam 18 bulan pertama dari MSc.

Persyaratan Bahasa Inggris

• Semua mahasiswa biasanya diminta untuk memberikan bukti tenteng kemampuan mereka dalam bahasa inggris untuk belajar di IMU.
• Standar persyaratan kemampuan berbahasa Inggris biasanya skor keseluruhan band IELTS 6.5 atau TOEFL 550 (PBT) atau 79 (IBT) atau band MUET 4.

Bidang keahlian fakultas IMU adalah sebagai berikut:

• Kesehatan Lingkungan
• Manusia dan Genetika Medis
• Biokimia
• Kanker/ Onkologi
• Biologi Molekuler / Bioteknologi
• Ilmu Farmasi
• Penyakit Kronis
• Perkembangan yang terkait Penyakit
• Mikrobiologi
• Penelitian klinis
• Penyakit Menular
• Psikologi