Doctor of Philosophy

EPO1 : Experts who master biological knowledge as well as numeracy and digital technology skills in unraveling complex biological processes

EPO2 : Experts who demonstrate leadership, autonomy, accountability and ability to interact and communicate cogently in presenting ideas and research results

EPO3 : Experts who demonstrate personal skills and lifelong learning as well as commercialization awareness in solving problems related to the field of biology

EPO4 : Experts who are professional, have integrity and adhere to the code of ethics in contributing to the scholarship of biological knowledge towards the sustainable development goals

PLO1 : Demonstrate knowledge of omics technologies in systems biology and synthetic biology

PLO2 : Synthesize existing and new knowledge in contributing to the field of biology through concept development, interpretation or application

PLO3 : Demonstrate technical skills in conducting research meticulously and independently

PLO4 : Demonstrate ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary teams with minimal supervision

PLO5 : Demonstrate cogent communication skills in the field and interact with researchers within and outside the field

PLO6 : Ability to apply digital skills in information management and research data assessment

PLO7 : Ability to apply numerical and analytical methods in research critically and creatively

PLO8 : Demonstrate intellectual leadership, autonomy, and accountability in the management of research projects

PLO9 : Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and personal development

PLO10 : Demonstrate entrepreneurial value and intellectual property awareness from research output to commercialization

PLO11 : Demonstrate sustainable practices, professionalism, and ethics in conducting legally compliant research for the public interest

Duration : 3 Years

Mode : Research

Course Type (8 credits) :

• RBRB6012 - Concepts and Applications of Systems Biology

• RBRB8014 - Research Methodology

• RBRB8022 - Omics Big Data Analysis in Biology

1. Masters degree in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computational Sciences, Mathematical Sciences or Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or other institutions of higher learning that are recognised by the Senate of UKM; Or

2. Other qualifications that are equivalent to the Masters degree or other qualifications or working experience that are recognised by the Senate of UKM; Or

3. Bachelors degree with Honours in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computational Sciences, Mathematical Sciences or Engineering with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 3.67.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

International candidates for all graduate programmes are required to demonstrate proficiency in English with a minimum score of 6.0 (IELTS), 550 (TOEFL) or MUET Band 3.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

An international candidate is required to fulfillfulfil the English Language proficiency requirements as follow:

1. Obtained TOEFL or IELTS results which fulfillfulfil the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme; or

2. For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Placement Test (EPPT) and if he fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme. The candidate shall register as a Non Graduating Student.

For an international candidate who will be writing his thesis/dissertation in the Malay/Arabic languages, he may be exempted from the requirements stated in paragraph (1)(a), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Placement Test (EPPT) and if he fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).

An international candidate who has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognised by the Senate may be exempted from the requirements stated in paragraph (1)(a), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Placement Test (EPPT) and if he fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, he is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).

The Institute may grant exemption to the requirements specified in sub-regulation (1) for the international candidate who is originally from a country where the English Language is the official language or has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses the English Language as the medium of instruction.

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