DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (P_PLH) | by Research
SPECIALISATION
Planetary Health
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
- A relevant Master’s degree with good grades from the IIUM or any other accredited Institution of higher learning; or
- Any other certificate that is recognized as equivalent to a Master’s degree or other relevant professional qualifications and experience that are recognized by the Senate of the University.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; or
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
- Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate pre-requisite courses endorsed by the Senate and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
A suitable Research Proposal is required from ‘Master’s Degree by Research’ applicants. The research proposal should be aligned and justified with planetary health agenda.
STUDY PLAN
| Year, Semester | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Semester 1 | RESM7130 | Research Methodology |
| ISLM7212 | Islamisation of Human Knowledge for Health Sciences | |
| PLHM8110 | Research Proposal | |
| Year 1, Semester 2 | PLHM8440 | Thesis |
| Year 2, Semester 1 | PLHM8440 | Thesis |
| Year 2, Semester 2 | PLHM8440 | Thesis |
DURATION
| Type | Minimum | Normal | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full time | 2 Acad. Years | 3 Acad. Years | 6 Acad. Years |
| Part time | 3 Acad. Years | 6 Acad. Years | 8 Acad. Years |
TUITION FEE
- For Local Students (Malaysian): Full Time
| Type of Fees | Per Semester (RM) | Duration | Total Fee (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | 640.00 | One-time fee | 640.00 |
| Tuition (Coursework) | 220.00 | 4 credit hours | 880.00 |
| Tuition (Research) | 1,750.00 | 6 semesters | 10,500.00 |
| Recurrent | 392.50 | 6 semesters | 2,355.00 |
| Bench Fee | 1,500.00 | 6 semesters | 9,000.00 |
| Evaluation Fee | 1,000.00 | One-time fee | 1,000.00 |
| Graduation | 200.00 | One-time fee | 200.00 |
| TOTAL | 24,575.00 |
- For Local Students (Malaysian): Part Time
| Type of Fees | Per Semester (RM) | Duration | Total Fee (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | 560.00 | One-time fee | 560.00 |
| Tuition (Coursework) | 220.00 | 4 credit hours | 880.00 |
| Tuition (Research) | 875.00 | 12 semesters | 10,500.00 |
| Recurrent | 342.50 | 12 semesters | 4,110.00 |
| Bench Fee | 1,500.00 | 12 semesters | 18,000.00 |
| Evaluation Fee | 1,000.00 | One-time fee | 1,000.00 |
| Graduation | 200.00 | One-time fee | 200.00 |
| TOTAL | 35,250.00 |
- For International Students: Full Time
| Type of Fees | Per Semester (RM) | Duration | Total Fee (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | 910.00 | One-time fee | 910.00 |
| Tuition (Coursework) | 600.00 | 4 credit hours | 2,400.00 |
| Tuition (Research) | 6,000.00 | 6 semesters | 36,000.00 |
| Recurrent | 385.00 | 6 semesters | 2,310.00 |
| Bench Fee | 1,500.00 | 6 semesters | 9,000.00 |
| Takaful | 400.00 | 3 years | 1,200.00 |
| Evaluation Fee | 1,000.00 | One-time fee | 1,000.00 |
| Graduation | 200.00 | One-time fee | 200.00 |
| TOTAL | 53,020.00 |
*IIUM reserves the right to revise the Semester fee without prior notification *For more information on student finance, you may refer here.
RESEARCH MONITORING AND THESIS COMPLETION
Formal monitoring and evaluation of research progress are to be carried out every semester. Student’s research progress report is to be submitted to the PLANETIIUM Research and Postgraduate Committee for assessment and approval.
Lack of progress in research work in two consecutive periods would lead to the termination of studies. Students research works will be evaluated based on their written thesis that will be examined by both external and internal examiners. It is compulsory for PhD students to submit research findings for publication before proceeding for viva.
More admission information – CPS PG Admission Booklet 2022 (Updated 30 August22)
