Jeffrey Cheah School of
Medicine and Health Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in
Biomedical Science
KPT/JPT (N/720/7/0058) 12/20 - MUM/APA/012
If you wish to further undertake a higher degree by
research but do not hold an honours degree or
equivalent, this course can be your qualifying
degree. In this program, you will undertake approved
research projects for a specified period under the
supervision of a member of the academic staff.
Course Structure
This course consists of a combination of
coursework and research. In the coursework
component, you will develop an advanced
theoretical and/or technical knowledge in the areas
of your research focus. In the research component,
you will develop research methodologies
appropriate to your focus and plan and execute
a research project under the individual guidance of
an academic supervisor.
The total course comprises 48 points, including
coursework (12 points) and research (36 points).
1 year (Full-time)
2 years (Part-time)*
Learning Outcomes
● Identify and define research questions
● Apply appropriate research methods to address
the research questions
February and July
● Demonstrate competence of your chosen
research methodology/methodologies
● Demonstrate theoretical knowledge at honours
level in your chosen field of research
Research
● Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse data
and results obtained
● Demonstrate the ability to solve rese arch
problems and to conduct statistical analysis
Malaysian Student
RM 40,280 (per year)
● Communicate your research findings in a format
appropriate to your academic discipline
International Student
RM 44,308 (per year)
● Write up your research into a high quality thesis
● Contribute new information or new ways of
understanding information in the field of research
Areas of Study
● Biomedical sciences
● Psychology
● Public health
● Clinical sciences
* Part-time studies not available
for international students
● Pharmaceutical sciences
“I had some prior experience in research,
but at Monash my working has become
more organised and methodical. Though
intense and demanding, it has been an
intellectually satisfying experience. There
have been challenges at every step, but
Monash prepares you to overcome these
obstacles, ultimately making you
an independent learner and researcher.”
DR SALEEM PERWAIZ IQBAL
PhD student
Saleem is studying the nutritional and lifestyle factors that could be associated with the increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome
among Malaysian adults. His work will contribute towards an effective approach to contain this disorder in Malaysia.
Postgraduate Prospectus 2018
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