PhD in Health Professions Education
About
About
3 years (Full-time)
4 years (Part-time)
Embark on an enriching journey toward a doctoral degree in Health Professions Education with IMU and gain access to a wealth of opportunities for professional and personal growth. This programme equips graduates to excel in academia, research institutions, healthcare organisations, and beyond. IMU’s PhD in Health Professions Education cultivates visionary leaders who drive innovation in healthcare education, shaping and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals toward exceptional standards of excellence.
IMU’s PhD in Health Professions Education provides a platform for individuals to enhance and refine their expertise as 21st-century health professions educators at the doctoral level. This programme is supported by a distinguished supervisory committee with diverse specialisations in health professions education, including curriculum design, assessment, workplace-based learning, professionalism, faculty development, management, and leadership. These experts bring experience from global, regional, and local institutions, ensuring a comprehensive and dynamic learning experience tailored to the evolving landscape of healthcare education.
Key facts
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 43,200 | MYR 84,300 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 43,200 | MYR 84,300 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 14,400 | MYR 28,100 |
Entry Requirements
A master’s degree in in Health Profession Education or Medical Education or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate or;
Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia and;
Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in Health Professions Education must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.
English Proficiency Requirements:
For International Students
IELTS: Band score 5.0; or
TOEFL (PBT): Overall score of 410 – 413; or
TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 34; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 160; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 180; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 36
The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:
International students from countries in which English is the first language.
International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.
Curriculum
Semester 1 & Semester 2:
Appointment of Supervisory Committee & Research Proposal
Semester 3:
Proposal Defense & Application for IMU Joint Committee (IMUJC) Approval
Semester 4 & Semester 5:
Data Collection, Thesis Writing & Submission of Thesis
Semester 6:
Viva Voce & Final Submission of Thesis
Part-Time Mode:
Semester 1 & Semester 2:
Appointment of Supervisory Committee & Research Proposal
Semester 3:
Proposal Defense & Application for IMU Joint Committee (IMUJC) Approval
Semester 4, Semester 5 & Semester 6:
Data Collection, Thesis Writing & Submission of Thesis
Semester 7 & 8:
Viva Voce & Final Submission of Thesis