Medical & Health Sciences (MSc)

Both programmes are research-based and the degrees will be awarded by the IMU on the successful completion of a thesis. Examination is by assessment of the thesis, the research on which it is based and a viva voce.

Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]

MSc

• Minimum of 1 year (2 semesters)
• Maximum of 4 years (8 semesters)

MSc

• Minimum of 2 year (4 semesters)
• Maximum of 6 years (12 semesters)

The selection of supervisor(s) will depend very much on the research area and be based on mutual agreement between both parties. The principal supervisor must be engaged within IMU whereas a co-supervisor can be from any established institution. All supervisors are subject to the credentialling guidelines of IMU.

The degrees will be awarded by the successful completion of a thesis. Examination is by assessment of the thesis and includes an oral examination concerning the thesis and the research on which it is based. The evaluation comprises examination of the thesis and a viva voce.

The areas of expertise of the IMU faculty are as follows: IMU academic staff members who supervise the research candidates have wellestablished reputations nationally and internationally in their areas of expertise. These senior faculty take part in international conferences and are in touch with key researchers form other countries.

• Environmental Health
• Human and Medical Genetics
• Biochemistry
• Cancer/Oncology
• Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Chronic Diseases
• Community Health
• Building-Related Illnesses
• Microbiology
• Clinical Research
• Infectious Diseases
• Psychology (Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, Sports Psychology, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Criminal Psychology)

IMU academic staff members who supervise the research candidates have well-established reputations nationally and internationally in their areas of expertise. These senior faculty take part in international conferences and are in touch with key researchers form other countries.

• Admission as a candidate for the degree of MSc.Applicants are required to have obtained:
  • A bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.
• Admission as a candidate for the degree of PhD.
  • A masters degree accepted by the HEP Senate; or
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a masters degree that are accepted by the HEP Senate.Note:
    i. There shall be no direct entry from bachelor’s degree level to a doctoral degree level.
    ii. Candidates registered for Master’s Degree programmes with at least CGPA 3.67 at bachelor’s degree level may apply to convert their candidancy to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to:
    a) having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral Degree level.
    b) approval by the HEP Senate.

English Language Requirements

All students are normally required to provide written evidence of their ability in the English Language in order to study in IMU. The standard English Proficiency requirements are usually overall band score of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 550 (PBT) or 79 (IBT) or MUET band 4.

Throughout the year

• Applications for admission are accepted continuously throughout the year.
• An interview with the faculty is required and is part of the evaluation process.
• The completed application and all supporting materials (transcripts, research proposal) must be on file before the application can be processed and evaluated.
• Successful applicants are notified of their acceptance by letter.