Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Monash Malaysia)

KPT/JPT (N/421/7/0039) 05/22 - MUM/APA/023

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science degree aims to provide you with a higher level of experience in independent analysis and research in your chosen area of expertise. It is a one year coursework and research program which allows you to work closely with a supervisor who will provide you with academic and individual guidance in a chosen research project. This course is designed for students who do not hold a four year Honours degree or equivalent but wish to undertake a higher level degree by research. Upon completion of this course, you can consider the option of pursuing a master’s by research degree or a PhD.

Areas of study

This program may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the School of Science, including:

• Biotechnology
• Medical bioscience
• Medicinal chemistry
• Food science and technology
• Tropical environmental biology
• Psychology (*February intake only)

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of science
• develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
• convey ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats, and present scientific work in a potentially publishable way
• work independently to undertake a scientific literature review, and to design, develop and implement a research project
• collect, organise, analyse, interpret and present data meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical tools as appropriate to the discipline of specialisation
• exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

Entry requirements

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) with at least a distinction grade average (70 per cent) in 24 points of level three units (or equivalent) in the intended discipline.
• The level-three units upon which admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science is based must have been completed no more than five years prior to commencement of the course; or any other equivalent qualifications recognised by Monash University and the Malaysian Government.

Duration

Our Postgraduate Diploma in Science can be undertaken over one year of full-time study.

Fees

Tuition

In 2019, annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM41,100 for Malaysian students
• RM45,200 for international students.

Once-only fees

• Application - RM100
• Registration - RM200

Per-semester fee

• General amenities - RM100

Visa for new international student

• RM2,330

Intake periods

February and July.

More information

For more information about this and other School of Science research courses, contact:

Research and Development Phone: +60 3 5514 6121 Email: scienceinquiries.res.my@monash.edu

Make sure that you also find out about:

• how to apply for a research degree at Monash, including a step-by-step guide
• candidature rules and other important information for PhD candidates in the Handbook for Doctoral Degrees
• scholarship opportunities at Monash Malaysia.