Academic Requirements

• A Master's degree (Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) in Medical Sciences or related fields accepted by UCSI University; or
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
• Candidates without a related qualification in the fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UCSI University.

A Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) with the following conditions:

• A Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) in Medical Sciences or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme.
• Undergo internal assessment; and
• Any other requirements of UCSI University.

A Bachelor’s degree candidate pursuing a master’s degree programme, may apply for conversion to our doctoral programme with the following conditions:

• Within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates.
• Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by UCSI University; and
• Approval of UCSI University.

English Language Requirements