MSc in Life Sciences
Course overview
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Intakes | January, July |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 9,773 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 10,602 |
About
This postgraduate research programme will provide students with the opportunity to conduct original research, which extends the frontiers of knowledge in a specialised area of their choice in Life Sciences.
The programme provides advanced knowledge of, and training in, research methods that will enable students to apply knowledge and skills as researchers, practitioners and administrators in many fields of life sciences and assist them in obtaining employment in the healthcare and biopharmaceutical industry.
The MSc in Life Sciences is offered in partnership with Lancaster University, UK. On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 9,773
- Local students
- $ 10,602
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- $ 31
- Local students
- $ 146
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- $ 502
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
A Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (e.g. Medical Biotech, Biomedicine, etc) or a related field; with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent
APEL.A
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-7) (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Other Qualifications
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to the approval and acceptance by University Senate.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 80 (Internet-based)
- PTE Academic 50 overall (minimum 46 in each skill)
Curriculum
Research Methodology
Students will learn about current approaches to research design, data analysis and scientific writing. At the end of this module, candidates will be expected to formulate and submit a proposal for research in an area of their interest or specialisation. Candidates will also develop the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct research successfully.
Thesis
Production of thesis is based on students’ original research throughout the candidature. The MSc is awarded based on the successful completion of a thesis. The thesis should demonstrate proficiency, criticality and mastery in the subject or chosen area of research.
Areas of Research
The School has a dedicated team of Supervisors with expertise in areas of research including (but not limited to):
- Antimicrobials
- Bioinformatics
- Cancer biology and therapeutics
- Cell biology
- Ecology and conservation
- Infectious diseases
- Microbiology
- Molecular biology and genetics
- Neurobiology
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Virology