Study PhDs in Medicine and Health Sciences in Malaysia.
Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and the allied health sciences — the field Malaysia's private universities are best known for internationally.
- Programmes
- 22
- Campuses
- 10
- Median total
- RM 60,210
- Lowest total
- RM 16,878
Tuition the universities list, from the 20 programmes priced as a ringgit total. Fees given per year, per semester or in US dollars are shown on each programme as given, not averaged.
- Doctorate in Dental Public HealthUniversiti Sains Malaysia · PhDRM 16,878Total
- Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) (Various Specialisations)Universiti Sains Malaysia · PhDRM 17,663Total
- PhD (Medical Science) (Research)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhDRM 38,390Total, 3 years
- PhD Programme (Allied Health Science - Group A)International Islamic University Malaysia · PhDRM 41,284Programme fee
- PhD by Research (Medical Cluster)Universiti Putra Malaysia · PhDRM 48,650Total, up to 4 years
- PhD Industry (Medical / Science & Tech / Social Science)Universiti Putra Malaysia · PhDRM 50,500 – 64,650Total, 4 years · range as listed
- PhD Medicine (Mixed Mode) / Doctor in Public HealthUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhDRM 51,360Programme fee
- PhD (Biomedical, Electrical, Rehabilitation Tech, Health Science) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhDRM 51,600Programme fee
- Doctor of NursingOpen University Malaysia · PhDRM 55,992Programme fee
- PhD Programme (Pharmacy)International Islamic University Malaysia · PhDRM 59,200Programme fee
- PhD PharmacyUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhDRM 60,210Programme fee
- PhD in Pharmacy / Engineering / Nursing / Management / ResearchMAHSA University · PhDRM 60,250 – 63,250Programme fee · range as listed
- PhD Programme (Allied Health Science - Group B)International Islamic University Malaysia · PhDRM 63,220Programme fee
- PhD Health Sciences / Medicine / DentistryUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhDRM 66,270Programme fee
- Doctor in Restorative Dentistry / PeriodontologyMAHSA University · PhDRM 337,000Programme fee
- Doctor in PaediatricInternational Islamic University Malaysia · PhDRM 407,280Programme fee
- Doctor in Orthodontics / ProsthodonticsInternational Islamic University Malaysia · PhDRM 422,721Programme fee
- Doctor in Dental Public HealthUniversiti Malaya · PhDRM 425,100Programme fee
- Doctor in Paediatric / Special Care Dentistry / Oral Maxillofacial PathologyUniversiti Malaya · PhDRM 520,800 – 546,200Programme fee · range as listed
- Doctor in Periodontology / Restorative Dentistry / Prosthodontics / OrthodonticsUniversiti Malaya · PhDRM 536,100 – 553,400Programme fee · range as listed
- PhD (Food Service Technology / Biomedicine) (By Research)Management & Science University · PhDUSD 15,508Programme fee · in US dollars
- PhD (Health Science) (By Research)Management & Science University · PhDUSD 23,988Programme fee · in US dollars
10 partner campuses teach medicine & health at phd level. The range is the ringgit totals they list.
What you would need.
- Academic
- A recognised Master's degree in a related field, plus a research proposal and, for most programmes, a supervisor willing to take you on.
- English
- Around CEFR B2 to C1 — commonly IELTS 6.0 to 6.5, or our placement test at PEP Level 5.
Read this first. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
Not sure which one fits?
Send a counsellor what you have studied and what you want to do with it. They come back with the programmes on this page you actually qualify for, the English level each needs, and the intakes still open — free.
Or reach us directly — inquiry@premium.edu.my · +603 2740 0711
How much does it cost to study medicine & health in Malaysia?
Across the 20 of these 22 programmes priced as a ringgit total, tuition runs from RM 16,878 to RM 536,100, with a median of RM 60,210. The others are priced per year, per semester or in US dollars, and each shows its fee as the university gives it. These are the universities' fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
What do I need to get in?
A recognised Master's degree in a related field, plus a research proposal and, for most programmes, a supervisor willing to take you on. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
What English level do I need?
Around CEFR B2 to C1 — commonly IELTS 6.0 to 6.5, or our placement test at PEP Level 5. Our free placement test establishes your CEFR level, and as an official English provider we can take you to the level the university asks for before you enrol.
Which universities teach medicine & health?
10 of our partner institutions do, including International Islamic University Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Malaya, MAHSA University. Each is listed on this page with what it charges.
Can I apply to more than one?
Yes — and you should. Shortlist the programmes that fit and send the list to a counsellor, who comes back with the ones you actually qualify for and the intakes still open. There is no fee to enquire.