Doctor of Philosophy - Medical Science

Program overview

Doctor of Philosophy - Medical Science is a doctoral degree program in health and nursing at SEGi University - Kota Damansara, a private institution in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, founded in 1977.

First-year tuition is listed at 13,780 MYR and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 31,780 MYR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

How the tuition compares in Malaysia

Our directory lists 16 doctoral degree programs in health and nursing at 3 schools in Malaysia. Their median first-year tuition is 14,333 MYR, and the middle half cost between 14,333 MYR and 16,017 MYR.

At 13,780 MYR, Doctor of Philosophy - Medical Science is 4% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 11,192 MYR to 63,000 MYR.

• All health and nursing courses in Malaysia

Lower-cost doctoral degree options in health and nursing

If budget matters, these doctoral degree programs in health and nursing have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Malaysia.

Plan for the Jan 2027 intake

Working back from a Jan 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer.

Entry requirements and documents

SEGi University - Kota Damansara sets the exact entry requirements for Doctor of Philosophy - Medical Science. For a doctoral degree, applicants usually need the following.

English test requirements are set by the school. IELTS Academic, TOEFL and PTE Academic are the most widely accepted.

• A master's degree (some schools accept an outstanding bachelor's degree).
• A research proposal and the name of a possible supervisor.
• Academic references and a CV with any publications.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against Doctor of Philosophy - Medical Science and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Doctor of Philosophy - Medical Science?

First-year tuition is listed at 13,780 MYR. Living costs are extra; SEGi University - Kota Damansara estimates 18,000 MYR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Doctor of Philosophy - Medical Science a degree?

It is listed as a doctoral degree. The school awards the degree on completion.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to SEGi University - Kota Damansara, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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