12 Best PhD Medicine & Health Sciences Programs in Malaysia

12 PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses are taught at 6 universities in Malaysia — most run 4–6 years. The list starts with courses at Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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1PhD / Doctorate

QS World #58 #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia

Doctor of Dental Public Health

Universiti Malaya — The Doctor of Dental Public Health (Mixed-Mode) is a three-year full-time doctorate with coursework and research. The program totals 160 credits, with 96 credits of cours...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Full-Time Duration: 6 SemestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Semester 1 (October) Intake; Semester 2 (March) IntakeIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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2PhD / Doctorate

QS World #58 #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy Faculty of Medicine Research

Universiti Malaya — The Doctor of Philosophy (Faculty of Medicine) (Research) at Universiti Malaya is a research training degree awarded based on the examination of a thesis prepared under s...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

6 Semesters, (Research)Duration

Full TimeMode

Semester 1 (October) IntakeSemester 2 (March) IntakeIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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3PhD / Doctorate

QS World #58 #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia

Doctor of Public Health Mixed Mode

Universiti Malaya — The Doctor of Public Health (Mixed-Mode) at Universiti Malaya is an advanced professional degree for people who want to be leaders in public health practice. It is orient...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

6 Semesters, (Clinical)Duration

Mode

OctoberMarchIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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4PhD / Doctorate

QS World #126 #2 in Malaysia Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

MSC and Phd in Dietetics 2

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia — This programme offers a Master of Health Science with a specialization in Dietetics and a Doctor of Philosophy with a specialization in Dietetics. Students work in focuse...

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—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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5PhD / Doctorate

QS World #126 #2 in Malaysia Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

MSC and Phd in Hearing and Speech 2

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia — At Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, the Master of Health Science with specialization in Hearing and Speech and the Doctor of Philosophy with specialization in Hearing and...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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6PhD / Doctorate

QS World #126 #2 in Malaysia Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

MSC and Phd in Optometry 2

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia — Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia offers a Master of Health Science with specialization in Optometry and a Doctor of Philosophy with specialization in Optometry. Applicants...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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7PhD / Doctorate

QS World #126 #2 in Malaysia Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

MSC and Phd in Radiotherapy 2

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia — This programme combines a Master of Health Science with specialization in Radiotherapy and a Doctor of Philosophy with specialization in Radiotherapy. Students focus on t...

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—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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8PhD / Doctorate

QS World #134 #3 in Malaysia Penang, Malaysia

Doctor in Periodontology

Universiti Sains Malaysia

PhD / DoctorateLevel

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Mode

—Intake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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9PhD / Doctorate

QS World #134 #3 in Malaysia Penang, Malaysia

Doctor in Periodontology Pg

Universiti Sains Malaysia — The Doctor in Periodontology (DrPerio) is a full-time postgraduate clinical and research training programme. It includes structured coursework, intensive supervised clini...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Full-time: Minimum: 6 semester (3 years) Maximum: 10 semesteDuration

Mode

OctoberIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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10PhD / Doctorate

QS World #580 #10 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy Health Science

Management and Science University — The Doctor of Philosophy (Health Science) at Management and Science University is a research-focused program in health sciences. It develops advanced scholars, scientists...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

3 - 8 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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11PhD / Doctorate

#23 in Malaysia Malaysia

Healthcare Management

International Medical University — The PhD in Healthcare Management at International Medical University is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge and expertise in healthcare systems, ad...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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12PhD / Doctorate

#48 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Nursing

Open University Malaysia — The Doctor of Nursing program at Open University Malaysia is designed for nursing professionals who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in the field of healthcare....

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #58 (Universiti Malaya) to #580 (Management and Science University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universiti Malaya is cited most (6,091,682 citations).

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4–6 years and Full-time: Minimum: 6 semester (3 years) Maximum: 10 semeste. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Malaysia for PhD Medicine & Health Sciences?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS World #134) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for PhD Medicine & Health Sciences in Malaysia?

Of those with published fees, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is the least expensive at about USD 5,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a PhD Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with Full-time: Minimum: 6 semester (3 years) Maximum: 10 semeste the next most common.

When do PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Malaysia?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Malaysia?

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, with 4, ahead of Universiti Malaya (3).

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