Master of Science (Physiology)

RESEARCH MODE

R212 Master of Science (Physiology)
R01 Doctor of Philosophy

Research projects in the following areas are available:

• Autonomic modulation of cardiovascular functions
• Natural product research
• Antidiabetic effects of medicinal plants
• Reproductive Biotechnology
• Reproductive Physiology
• Neurohumoral control of cardiovascular & renal function
• Translational & Integrative physiology
• Gene therapy – Drugs of the future
• Herbal research - Pharmacological and toxicological evaluation
• Identification and characterization of protein and others chemical substances from frog skin secretion

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
www.pha.usm.my

• A BPharm or BSc (Hons)(Pharmacy) with CGPA of 2.75 or above;

OR

• A BPharm or BSc (Hons) (Pharmacy) with CGPA of 2.5 - 2.74, subject to additional requirements below
• Research experience – 1 year; or,
• Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or,
• Two (2) academic publications (journals, not proceeding(s)) in related field; or,
• Grade B for major/ elective courses; or,
• Grade B+ in final year project

OR

• A Bachelor's degree in a related area in Science with CGPA of 3.00 or above.

International applicants

• A BPharm or BSc (Hons)(Pharmacy) or a Bachelor's degree in a related area in Science with CGPA of 3.00 or above.
• Language Requirement (Applicable to International Applicants Only)

 (Results must be attached with the application form)

i. A minimum score of 550 in Paper-based or 213 in Computer-based or 80 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); OR
ii. A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

• A Bachelor's degree (First Class Honours / CGPA >3.67) in a related area in Science

OR

• A Master's degree in a related area in Science (research mode)

• A Master's degree in a related area in Science (coursework/mixed-mode) with a CGPA of 3.00 or above.
• Language Requirement (Applicable to International Applicants Only)

  (Results must be attached with the application form)

i. A minimum score of 550 in Paper-based or 213 in Computer-based or 80 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); OR
ii. A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

PhD
Full-time : Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
Part-time : Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters