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Doctor of Philosophy (Biotechnology) Fees Structure, Admission, Intake, Deadline

Study Mode:FULL TIME,PART TIME,

Duration:3 years

Level:PHD

Exam Accepted:N/A

Intake:All around year

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Course Overview

The PhD in Medical Microbiology at AIMST University is a research-intensive doctoral programme that prepares scholars for advanced scientific inquiry and innovation in the field of microbiology. Designed for graduates with a master’s degree in related life sciences, this programme emphasizes independent research, critical thinking and high-level expertise across diverse areas such as medical bacteriology, virology, immunology, molecular biology and genetic engineering. Students conduct original research under expert supervision, contributing new knowledge to the understanding of microbial diseases, diagnostics, therapeutics or public health challenges. The culminating requirement is a doctoral thesis, which must be defended before a panel of internal and external examiners. Graduates of the programme are equipped to take on leadership roles in academia, biotech and pharmaceutical research, clinical microbiology laboratories and public health institutions. They often publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at scientific conferences and contribute to shaping future research directions in medical microbiology.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in Medical Microbiology, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong research capability and may be required to submit a research proposal and attend an interview. Admission is subject to approval by the postgraduate committee and compliance with AIMST University research requirements.

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Overview of Doctor of Philosophy (Biotechnology) in AIMST University Malaysia

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (BIOTECHNOLOGY)

The objective of the postgraduate programme is to provide graduate students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge through independent research in a selected branch of Biotechnology. This will enable graduates to be competent in handling basic and applied research in their chosen specialities.

Programme Outline

Components of the Programme

This programme is research-based and is conducted by the Department of Biotechnology (Faculty of Applied Science)

Career Opportunities

Ph.D. in Biotechnology course by research mode at AIMST University provides balanced scientific knowledge with strong research skills and capabilities to graduates entering the Biotechnology industry. Aside from being a Researcher/Scientist in the industry, one can also pursue an academic career after completing his/her Postgraduate studies in this field.

Career Opportunities in the areas of:

R&D Management
Quality Control
Technology Development
Production Management
Biotech Marketing
Clinical Trials
Technology Management
Academics
Project Management

Entry Requirement

QUALIFICATION	ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
	MQA requirement: Masters by Research & Masters by Mixed Mode: CGPA > 2.75, for 2.75 >CGPA> 2.5 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment. Masters by coursework: Min CGPA of 2.5 *Int Student- TOEFL Min Score 550 or IELTS Min Score 6.0. If No Language Criteria then need to pass Language Placement Examination at University Level
Masters	Masters in related field or other equivalents Qualifications recognized by the Malaysian government