Postgraduate Prospectus 2018 (May 2018) | Page 36

Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Master of Biomedical Science KPT/JPT (R/545/7/0004) 11/20 - MQA/SWA0187 2 years (Full-time) 4 years (Part-time)* Throughout the year (Subject to availability of supervision) Research Malaysian Student RM 40,280 (per year) International Student RM 44,308 (per year) This is a research degree which involves the independent investigation of a research problem which you are to formulate. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a significant contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled. You will be supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout your candidature. Course Structure This course consists of a research and thesis component. Areas of Study ● Biomedical sciences ● Psychology ● Public health ● Clinical sciences ● Pharmaceutical sciences Learning Outcomes * Part-time studies not available for international students Successful completion of the program will signify that you have completed a course in postgraduate training in research under academic supervision, and have submitted a thesis that the examiners declare to be a contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates your capacity to carry out independent research. “Medical research is a matter of life and health; medicine is based on research. Only with research can we advance to achieve better health for all.” PROFESSOR EMERITUS DATO' DR KHALID ABD KADIR Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences 34 | Postgraduate Prospectus 2018 You will also be able to: ● Identify and define research questions ● Identify the appropriate research methods to address the research questions ● Demonstrate mastery of your chosen research methodology/methodologies ● Demonstrate theoretical knowledge at master's level in your chosen field of research ● Communicate your research findings in a format appropriate to your academic discipline ● Write up your research into a high quality thesis ● Contribute new information or new ways of understanding information in the field of research. Progression to Further Studies You can apply to transfer to a PhD candidature after a defined period (usually 9-12 months enrolment full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.