PhD Programmes (MAHSA)

PhD Programmes at MAHSA University

1. PhD by Research

• Duration: Typically 3 years full-time; part-time options available
• Mode of Study: Research-based with minimal coursework
• Structure: Includes research methodology course and annual progress presentations
• Fields of Study: Medical & Health Sciences, Engineering, Information Technology
• Accreditation: Approved by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

2. PhD in Nursing

• Focus: Advanced nursing practice, creating new knowledge and expertise
• Structure: Research methodology, proposal development, data collection, analysis, thesis submission
• Entry Requirements:
  • Master’s degree in Nursing or related field with minimum CGPA 3.00
  • OR Master’s degree with CGPA 2.00–3.00 plus 3 years relevant work experience
  • Registered with Nursing Board Malaysia or equivalent
• Accreditation: Recognized by Nursing Board Malaysia and Ministry of Health Malaysia

3. PhD in Pharmacy

• Focus: Pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology
• Duration: Typically 3 years full-time; part-time options available

4. PhD in Management

• Target Audience: Managers, academicians, researchers seeking contributions to leadership and academia
• Research Methods: Work-applied research methodologies such as action research, case research, reflective practice

5. PhD in Information Technology

• Duration: Full-time 3–6 years; Part-time 4–8 years
• Mode of Study: Fully research-based, includes research methodology course
• Structure: Annual research progress presentations
• Career Prospects: Opportunities in research, R&D, and academia

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