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.
31 programmes across 12 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 31
- Campuses
- 12
- Award level
- PhD
- Tuition range
- RM 11,250 – RM 654,475
- Median tuition
- RM 60,210
Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers. 3 of these programmes has no usable published total in our data and shows "on application".
Every partner campus teaching medicine & health at phd level, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
International Islamic University Malaysia
Gombak, Selangor · Public · QS #691
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Selangor · Public · QS #138
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang · Public · QS #128
MAHSA University
Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor · Private
Management & Science University
Shah Alam, Selangor · Private · QS #608
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bangi, Selangor · Public · QS #130
Universiti Malaya
Kuala Lumpur · Public · QS #56
Lincoln University College
Petaling Jaya, Selangor · Private · QS #701–710
Open University Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur · Private
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #282
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · Public
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru · Public · QS #158
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.
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Universiti Sains Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Universiti Sains Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD (Food Service Technology / Biomedicine) (By Research)
Management & Science University · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctorate in Dental Public Health
Universiti Sains Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) (Various Specialisations)
Universiti Sains Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD (Health Science) (By Research)
Management & Science University · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD (Medical Science) (Research)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD Programme (Allied Health Science - Group A)
International Islamic University Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD by Research (Medical Cluster)
Universiti Putra Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD Industry (Medical / Science & Tech / Social Science)
Universiti Putra Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD Medicine (Mixed Mode) / Doctor in Public Health
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD (Biomedical, Electrical, Rehabilitation Tech, Health Science) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor of Nursing
Open University Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD Programme (Pharmacy)
International Islamic University Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD Pharmacy
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD Programme (Allied Health Science - Group B)
International Islamic University Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Universiti Putra Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD Health Sciences / Medicine / Dentistry
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor of Medicine
Universiti Putra Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor in Restorative Dentistry / Periodontology
MAHSA University · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor of Medicine
UCSI University · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Lincoln University College · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Lincoln University College · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor in Paediatric
International Islamic University Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor in Orthodontics / Prosthodontics
International Islamic University Malaysia · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
MAHSA University · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor in Dental Public Health
Universiti Malaya · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Management & Science University · PhD · Medicine & health
PhD in Pharmacy / Engineering / Nursing / Management / Research
MAHSA University · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor in Paediatric / Special Care Dentistry / Oral Maxillofacial Pathology
Universiti Malaya · PhD · Medicine & health
Doctor in Periodontology / Restorative Dentistry / Prosthodontics / Orthodontics
Universiti Malaya · PhD · Medicine & health
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 28 of these 31 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 11,250 to RM 654,475, with a median of RM 60,210. Those are the universities' programme 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?
12 of our partner institutions do, including International Islamic University Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, MAHSA University. Each is listed below 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.