MPhil/PhD Biosciences in Selangor Selangor Malaysia | University of Nottingham Malaysia

University of Nottingham Malaysia | Selangor Selangor Malaysia
for more information
Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
MYR 58,000
(c. USD14,828.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

We offer high-quality doctoral training to postgraduate students who wish to pursue an MPhil, MRes or PhD. As a research student, you will work under a supervisor who will assist you in your research and thesis design. An MPhil is a shorter research degree where you will do a research project over one to two years. The PhD involves an independent in-depth research project which allows you to develop additional skills through different training programmes offered by the School. Both MPhil and PhD are assessed by a research thesis. For MRes, it is usually a one-year programme that includes both taught modules and a research project. You will also have regular meetings with your supervisor and annual review of your research progress. Current research areas of interest within the School include development of climate resilient crops, exploration of underutilised crops to enhance food and nutritional security, reduction of food waste and much more.

Bioscience is an internationally important and rapidly advancing field offering promising careers for well qualified graduates to significantly impact society. Research in the School of Biosciences addresses key global challenges increasingly focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). With help from the graduate school, postgraduate students in the School of Biosciences are provided with different training courses. These courses will allow you to develop a range of transferable skills in oral and written communication, career management, networking, team working, research methodology and management, information technology, teaching and learning.

The School has excellent links with the UK School providing close contact with world class researchers from both campuses. UNM’s training closely follows our academics research topics meaning that your learning will be up to date, relevant and applicable to the global issues of today. Most of our academic staff are research active with well-connected national and international research collaborations. We constantly strive to incorporate the latest state of the art technologies into our research.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

As a research student, you will work under a supervisor who will assist you in your research and thesis design.

Our current research themes include: 

  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Food and nutrition security
  • Modern therapeutic for health

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)

Qualification Requirements

PhD

A good master’s degree (usually merit or higher), plus an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in agricultural, biological, or other relevant science disciplines. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.

Or

A first-class honours degree in agricultural, biological, or other relevant science disciplines. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.

MPhil and MRes

An upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in agricultural, biological, or other relevant science disciplines. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.

Before starting an online application, applicants are required to carefully read, review, and understand the Compliance with MQA Standards and Programme Standards, as well as the Checklist for application.

Applicants must possess a degree awarded by a recognised university.

Faculty-Specific Requirements

  • Faculty of Science and Engineering: A qualification in a related field is usually necessary for admission to postgraduate programmes.
  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Consideration may be given to those whose previous degree is in a different discipline if they have relevant work experience and can supply further supporting documents as outlined in the application checklist.

In instances where additional evaluation is required, applicants may be invited to participate in an interview.

These guidelines are intended as a general reference; eligibility is confirmed following submission and assessment of a complete application.

Tuition MYR 58,000