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MASTER OF SCIENCE (MOLECULAR BIOLOGY) CENTRE FOR CHEMICAL BIOLOGY (CCB)

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MOLECULAR BIOLOGY) CENTRE FOR CHEMICAL BIOLOGY (CCB)

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)

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Description Master of Science (Molecular Biology) by Research Mode is a graduate program designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge and research skills in the field of molecular biology. This program emphasizes independent research, providing students with the opportunity to explore various aspects of molecular biology and its applications in medicine, biotechnology, genetics, and more.
Name of Institution UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)
Qualification Master's Degree
Course Duration 36 months
NEC Field Biology and biochemistry
Entry Requirements ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:

A MBBS/MD or equivalent degree, BSc in Medical Sciences/Biotechnology/Biology/ Chemistry/Physics or other related fields from a recognised university.

A) CGPA of at least 2.75/4.00; or
B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.74/4.00 with; or

Research experience – 1 year; or
Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or
One(1) academic publication in related field; or
Grade B for major/ elective courses; or
Grade B+ for final year project.
C) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 (Honours degree) with; or

Research experience - 5 years; or
Professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND
One (1) academic publications in related field; or
Grade B for major/elective courses; or
Grade B+ for final year project.
English Requirement LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online; or
A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
Exemption CAN BE CONSIDERED to candidate if:

English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
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