Master of Science (Medical Microbiology)(R2/421/7/0025) (11/27) (A 9590)

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The Master of Science in Medical Microbiology programme in AIMST University provides a solid foundation in medical microbiology as a basis for teaching, as well as basic and applied research. It considers all aspects of medical microbiology and incorporates local requirement as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. This programme has been developed to provide postgraduate training in medical microbiology and is intended for students graduating from life science and related disciplines who wish to extend their knowledge of microbiology and / or wish to pursue a career in the medical sciences.

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Programme Structure

2 year full-time OR 3 years part-time study on campus.

The programme is fully research-based. Components of the programme are not subject-based but are divided according to the research areas/expertise: Medical Bacteriology, Medical Virology, Medical Parasitology, Medical Mycology, Immunology, Fermentation, Bioinformatics Genetic engineering, Molecular Pharmacology.

Minimum Entry Requirements

QUALIFICATION	ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Master Degree by Research as of Programme Standards Medical and Health Science:	A bachelor degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or A bachelor degree or equivalent with CGPA between 2.50 and 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or A bachelor degree or equivalent in related field with CGPA of less than 2.50 and a minimum of 5 years working experience in the related field
Master’s Degree by Research as of Standards for Master’s and Doctoral Degree:	A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting 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 minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years 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 prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).

QUALIFICATION

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Master Degree by Research as of Programme Standards Medical and Health Science:

A bachelor degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
A bachelor degree or equivalent with CGPA between 2.50 and 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
A bachelor degree or equivalent in related field with CGPA of less than 2.50 and a minimum of 5 years working experience in the related field

Master’s Degree by Research as of Standards for Master’s and Doctoral Degree:

A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting 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 minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years 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 prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).

Career Opportunities

Further research leading to PhD
Teaching careers in academia

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Maju institute for Education Development
Bank loan– CIMB Bank, Bank Rakyat, AGRO Bank
State Loans
EPF
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