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Doctorate in Bioinformatics

About the Course

Bioinformatics is an area of study which intersects biotechnology and computing science. It applies computer science and information technology to processing of biological data. This is a field with enormous possibilities in advancing medicine, agriculture and other biology-related areas. With the support of our lecturers, your analytical and problem-solving skills will be enhanced through collaborative, group-based assessments and projects. Expand your learning horizon by participating in the MSU Global Mobility Programme, which lets you study for one semester or more overseas at victoria international partner universities. In your final year, you will undertake an industrial placement to gain real working experience.

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Entry Requirements

Passed STPM/equivalent, with Grade C (2.00 CGPA) in two (2) subjects and Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level or grade C (2.00 CGPA) at STPM level; OR

Passed STAM with Jayyid and Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level; OR

Passed Matriculation / Foundation, with 2.00 CGPA and credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level; OR

Passed UEC with Grade B in five (5) subjects including Mathematics; OR

Obtained a Diploma in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Technology / Information Systems / equivalent, with 2.50 CGPA and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level; candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR

Candidates presenting a Diploma in Science and Technology with CGPA 2.50 may be admitted subject to rigorous evaluation and a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level; OR

GCE A-Level with minimum graduation in three (3) subjects; OR

South Australia Matriculation (SAM) with 65-70% minimum score; OR

Canadian Pre-University Program (CPU) with 80% minimum score of 80%; OR

Certificate/Diploma/other qualifications accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), obtained from MSU College / Polytechnic / other institutions accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia; OR

Any other qualifications recognized as equivalent.

Note: Candidates without a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent may present a Diploma qualification that includes subjects in Mathematics that are equivalent to SPM-level Additional Mathematics.

Duration of Study

3 years

Credit Hours

Recognition

KPT/ JPS (R2/481/6/0287) 08/24

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Fees

RM40,000 - RM45,000

*The stated fees are estimation on overall completion of the program. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there will be considerable reduction in the fees

The fees stated here are for Malaysians or local students only. Kindly refer to MSU regarding the fees for international students