Health Professions Education (PhD)

International Medical University (IMU)

Malaysia

Course overview

Statistics
Qualification	Doctoral Degree (PhD)
Study mode	Full-time
Duration	3 years
Intakes	January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, December
Tuition (Local students)	S$ 12,732
Tuition (Foreign students)	S$ 25,555

About

Embark on the exciting journey of a doctoral degree in Health Professions Education and open doors to boundless opportunities and growth. This is your springboard to a fulfilling career and bright future. Set yourself apart in academia, research institutions, healthcare organizations, and beyond. Journey with us as we equip you to be a leader in the advancement of healthcare education, shaping and leading tomorrow’s healthcare professionals to greater heights.

Admissions

Intakes

Fees

Tuition

S$ 12,732
Local students: S$ 25,555
Foreign students

Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.

Application

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Foreign students

Student Visa

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Foreign students

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Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have obtained:

A master’s degree in in Health Profession Education or Medical Education or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate or;
Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia and;
Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in Health Professions Education must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.

For Malaysian Students
Not applicable

For International Students

IELTS : Band score 6.0; or
TOEFL (PBT): Overall score of 410-413; or
TOEFL (iBT) : Overall score of 34; or
Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 160; or
Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 180; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 36;

The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:

International students from countries in which English
is the first language.
International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.

Curriculum

Phase 1

Semester 1 & Semester 2

Appointment of Supervisory Committee and Research Proposal

Students are required to work on the research proposal based on supervision.
Students without HPE backgrounds will be required to attend pre-requisite courses that include Laying the Foundation of Research and Scholarship in Health Professions Education. The courses are assessed based on satisfactory and non-satisfactory completion.

Phase 2

Semester 3

Proposal Defense and Application for International Medical University Joint Committee MUJC Approval

Students are required to present and defend the PhD research proposal.
After the defense, students are required to apply for IMU IMUJC approval.

* Students are only allowed to continue with his/her research to Phase III on passing the defense of his/her proposal and obtaining IMUJC approval

Phase 3

Semester 4 & Semester 5

Data Collection, Dissertation Writing and Submission of Dissertation

Students will do the data collection and dissertation writing
Students will submit the dissertation once it is completed for examination.

Phase 4

Semester 6

Viva Voce and Final Submission of Dissertation

Students will attend viva voce and do the required corrections prior to the final submission.

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