What is overseas education?

Overseas education is leaving your home country and going abroad to pursue further education. Through overseas education, you can avail of long-term degree courses as well as short-term certificate courses to learn a language or upskill yourself.

How to get a scholarship to study abroad?

If you are aiming to study abroad, identify your career goals, look for relevant courses and universities abroad, know the tuition fees and other expenditures, prepare well for the entrance exams, apply to shortlisted universities, accept the offer letter from the desired university, apply for a student visa and get ready to jet off!

The best way to study abroad for free is to avail of full-funded scholarships or university grants. The fully-funded scholarships are typically awarded to students who excel in academics or extracurricular activities and cover their tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and other living expenses.

How to study abroad for free?

To get an education loan for studying abroad, you need to have the admission offer letter from the university and fulfill the eligibility criteria for securing the loan. In order to get an education loan at the best rate of interest, seek guidance from a reputed study-abroad consultant.

How to get an education loan for studying abroad?

Choose to study abroad to leverage better learning opportunities, see the world, meet new people, boost your resume, develop a broader perspective, become culturally competent, and avail yourself of lucrative job opportunities globally.

How to go abroad for studies?

The best way to go abroad for studies is to get in touch with reputed study-abroad consultants. They can help you explore courses aligned with your academic interests, guide you in preparing for entrance exams, help you with university and student visa applications, and even provide post-arrival assistance.

Doctor of Philosophy In Biology - Creative Consultancy

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology aims to produce graduates equipped with necessary critical thinking skills, lifelong learners, and all attributes which will add to the national and global requirements of biology. The graduates will become experts and competent scientists who are able to synthesise and apply knowledge via innovative scientific research, problem solving and implementing creative solutions in academic and industrial research in life sciences, allied and interdisciplinary areas.

Specifically, the programme equips graduates with strong foundation in science and advanced research skills that will enable graduates to critically think, apply and synthesise the concepts in the field of biology. Besides, it trains students to utilise scientific methods in solving problems while adhering to professional, moral and ethical principles in science. It also develops graduates to become effective communicators who are able to work independently as well as in multidisciplinary teams and display strong cognitive skills (i.e., analysis, synthesis and creativity) in advanced scientific research. Lastly, it produces graduates who are lifelong learners with effective leadership, entrepreneurial and information management skills.

The school has an experienced and dedicated team of academicians and researchers to mentor candidates along research journey. Research monitoring and guidance will be conducted in an exclusive, one-to-one manner and supervisors will be on hand to support candidates throughout the duration of the programme. The students will also be exposed to research activities like workshop, symposium or conference organised by the school or in partnership with other schools or institutions. Prior to enrolment, prospective candidates will have to consult Sunway’s qualified and experienced supervisors to ascertain the area of research.

Programme Structure

Modules

Research Methodology

Research Ethics and Biological Safety

Research Thesis

Thesis

The PhD is awarded based on the successful completion of a thesis. The thesis should demonstrate proficiency, criticality and mastery in the subject or chosen area of research.

Areas of Research

The School and Department of Biological Sciences has a dedicated team of academicians and researchers who are able to supervise in the following areas of research interests, but not limited to:

Allergy and immunology

Bioinformatics

Cancer Biology

Cell Biology

Ecology and conservation

Infectious diseases

Molecular biology and genetics

Molecular biochemistry

Molecular pharmacology and therapeutics

Neurobiology and neurodegenerative diseases

Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree

A Master’s degree in biological sciences discipline or related fields that is accepted by University Senate.

Other Qualifications

Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to the approval and acceptance by the University Senate.

English Language Requirements

Any of the following

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based)
PTE Academic 50 overall (minimum 46 in each skill)

For International/Malaysian applicants
English is the medium of instruction of previous degree for candidates from universities in non-English speaking countries outside Malaysia.

Application Procedure

Initial enquiries should be made to the Programme Administrator (Ms. Natalina) at [email protected]. If the potential student is eligible for the PhD, they will then meet with the Programme Leader to discuss their area of research interest and potential research supervisors. For those who have identified the potential supervisors, kindly check with the Programme Administrator about the eligibility to pursue PhD.

Applicants will be required to submit the following documents:

Sunway Postgraduate Application Form
Research Statement – The statement should briefly describe the research question(s) that the applicant has discussed with his/her future MSc/PhD supervisor.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Scholarship Application Form (if any)
One (1) Passport-sized photographs (Passport size photos must be in white background and the measurement must be 3.5cm x 5.0 cm)
Reference Letters
In addition, the following true copies of documents must be certified:
- Copy of Passport (all pages including blank pages – for international students) / Identity Card (NRIC) – for Malaysian students)
- English Language qualification (IELTS/TOEFL/Others) – for International Student
- Academic qualifications/results (certificates and complete transcripts) (Degree/Master Degree/Others)