Research-Based Master of Health Sciences and Doctor of Philosophy Programme

The undergraduate programmes of the Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences commenced in 2004 and with the increase in the number of academic staff in specific niche areas, the Kulliyyah has able to offer postgraduate degree programmes starting 2007. At present, there are lecturers with PhD or professional postgraduate qualifications on board and each has the experience and capability of supervising postgraduate students. Supervision could also be shared with other appropriate supervisors from other Kulliyyahs at the IIUM Kuantan Campus through the appointment of co-supervisors.

Being one of the youngest faculties of the University, the Kulliyyah is located in the new Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences building at the Bandar Indera Mahkota of Kuantan, Pahang. Adequate research facilities, teaching classes and laboratories are available for general and specific use including up-to-date equipments to accommodate postgraduate learning needs. Other than strengthening Kulliyyah research efforts, this will also cater for the students who have great passion and determination to do research work and participate in intellectual activities.  Kulliyyah targets would be personnel who are engaged in research and development in industries and research institutes as well as bachelor degree holders with good academic background.

The focus of study leading towards a Masters of Health Sciences and Doctor of Philosophy field will be research based with some input of courses such as Research Methodology and Islamic Values as indicated in the tables below.

Masters of Health Sciences (by Research Only)

*Courses are attended on audit basis

Doctor of Philosophy (by Research Only)

*Courses are attended on audit basis

Duration of Study

Master of Health Sciences (by Research)

Doctor of Philosophy ( by Research)

Admission Criteria / Requirements

Masters of Health Sciences (by Research Only)

A relevant Bachelor’s Degree (honours) with good grades from the IIUM or any other accredited Institution of higher learning;

Note: Preference will be given to applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA 2.75 or its equivalent.

Or

Any other certificate that is recognized as equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree (honours) or other relevant professional qualifications and experience that are recognized by the Senate of the University.

And

A suitable research proposal is required for Master applicants.

Doctor of Philosophy (by Research Only)

A relevant Master’s degree with good grades from the IIUM or any other accredited Institution of higher learning;

Or

Any other certificate that is recognized as equivalent to a Master’s degree or other relevant professional qualifications and experience that are recognized by the Senate of the University.

And

A suitable research proposal is required for Ph.D applicants.

Fast Track Admission

Undergraduate students with the following qualifications can be recruited directly into the PhD programme:

i. Students graduated from a Bachelor programme with First Class Honours or its equivalent; or
ii. Graduated with a CGPA of 3.67 or its equivalent in an academic programme; and
iii. The admission is subjected to Centre of Studies approval.

Research Monitoring and Thesis Completion

Formal monitoring and evaluation of research progress are to be carried out every semesters. Student’s research progress report is to be submitted to the Kulliyyah’s Research and Postgraduate Committee through I-Monitor for assessment and approval.

Lack of progress in research work in two consecutive periods would lead to the termination of studies.  Students research works will be evaluated based on their written thesis that will be examined by both external and internal examiners. It is compulsory for PhD students to submit research findings for publication before proceeding for viva.

More admission information - Student Admission Booklet (Centre for Postgraduate Studies) 

Specializations under the Master of Health Sciences (By Research) and Doctor of Philosophy (By Research) Programmes: 

• Optometry
• Visual Sciences
• Audiology
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Radiography
• Medical Imaging
• Nutrition Sciences
• Health Biotechnology
• Health Communication
• Health Psychology
• Health Education
• Healthcare Ethics
• Biomedical Sciences
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Cancer Biology
• Cellular and Molecular Biology
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Community Nutrition
• Clinical Nutrition
• Community Medicine
• Genetics
• Health Management
• Health Promotion
• Human Factors
• Microbiology
• Parasitology
• Molecular Medicine
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Rehabilitation Science
• Tissue Engineering
• Toxicology
• Applied Health Care Technology
• Appetite Regulation
• Food Science and Food Safety
• Food Security

PG POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (IIUM Thesis Manual, Guidelines on Writing Research Proposal, etc)

'TE' GRACE PERIOD FOR MASTER LEVEL - PG REGULATIONS (REVISED 2020 - CPS WEBSITE)

POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS (REVISED 2020) - CPS WEBSITE

• Postgraduate Regulations (Revised 2020)- CPS Website

PG REGULATIONS 2015

•  Link

IIUM CODE OF SUPERVISION

• 06132013 IIUM CODE OF SUPERVISION(28022013)

PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT

New Criteria For Publication

Students with Matric Number ‘G181xxxx’ and above are required to meet the following publication criteria as a graduation requirement. The criteria are based on the Publication Equivalent (PE) point as stated in (PE) Table. 

Publication Equivalence (PE)

updated on September 2020

APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF STUDY PERIOD:

• EXTENSION OF STUDY FORM (CPS website)
• CURRENT PROGRESS DETAIL FOR EXTENSION OF STUDY PERIOD
• TEMPLATE GANTT CHART

Students are required to submit the following in the application for extension normal duration of study:

1. An appeal letter which states the reason(s) clearly and justifications on how the extra time can help the student to complete the research work.
2. A strong recommendation letter from the supervisor to justify how the extra time can help the student to complete the research work
   
3. A revised study plan in the form of Gantt Chart;
4. A list of Chapter has been written and yet to be written.

*** Appeal for extension should be submitted to the Office of Deputy Dean (Postgraduate & Research), One (1) month before the normal study period ended.

NOMINATION OF INTERNAL/EXTERNAL EXAMINER:

• Example examiner CV
• IIUM Senate Template Examiner CV
• Examiner Consent Form
• CPS-appointment of external-internal examiners

OTHER FORM 

***STUDENTS ARE ADVICE TO CHECK THE CPS WEBSITE REGULARLY FOR ANY UPDATED FORM.

IREC FORM

• Pre Submission Screening Document

BENCH FEE FORM

According to the Senate Meeting Approval Paper during the University Committee for Postgraduate Studies (UCPS) meeting No1/2016 just state that bench fee is charged to cover specific extra costs associated with laboratory or fieldwork which is part of a doctoral or masters dissertation.

• Bench Fee Reimbursement Form

• ERTL, SOP and Guidelines during MCO

1. IIUM ERTL Guideline 04 2020v5
2. KAHS ERTL SOP and Guideline
3. [210520] 4-KAHS RESEARCH Guidelines & SOP
4. [210520] 5-AppendixA - KAHS Research Guideline & SOP
5. [210520] 6-AppendixB - KAHS Research Guideline & SOP
6. Flow Process Endorsement of Graduation Status for PG Students During MCO

• FLOWCHART (KAHS)

1. Research Proposal Defense
2. Progress Presentation
3. Notification of Intention to Submit Research Work (by research)
4. Upgrading from Master to PhD

POSTGRADUATE TUITION FEES STRUCTURE

> Link

> I-MONITOR GUIDELINES

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