Earn a PhD in Healthcare Management at IMU Malaysia

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Schools & Centres

International Students

Centre for Pre-University

Postgraduate Studies

School of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

School of Business and Technology

School of Dentistry

School of Health Sciences

School of Medicine

School of Pharmacy

School of Psychology and Social Sciences

School of Veterinary Medicine

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Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Open & Distance Learning

Executive Education

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Financial Aid

International Placement

International Students

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Student Counselling Services

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Student Activities

Accommodation

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Aflame Student Award

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IMU Healthcare is an integrated healthcare facility in Malaysia offering a comprehensive range of services, from basic healthcare to advanced specialties and sub-specialties.

Research & Commercialisation

Academic Members

Chancellors and Pro-Chancellors

Principal Officers & Senior Management

Governance & Leadership

Academic Council (AC)

Professional Education Advisory Committee (PEAC)

Industry Advisory Board

Student Representative Council (SRC)

Industry Partners

Partner Universities

Corporate Governance

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Entry Requirement

Programme Structure

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Doctor Of Philosophy In Healthcare Management

(N/0910/8/0002)(10/30) (MQA/PSA16676)

Commencement

Throughout the year

Degree/Duration

3 years (Full-time)

4 years (Part-time)

Shape The Future Of Healthcare

Make your mark in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare. The Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Management serves as your gateway to embarking on a substantial passion project tailored to your aspirations. Furthermore, seize the opportunity to share your invaluable insights with fellow researchers and global audiences, amplifying your impact and influence within the field.

Why Study Healthcare Management (Phd) At Imu?

An Established Private Healthcare University

IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. The IMU is placed under the Competitive (Berdaya Saing) category under SETARA 2022 for the third consecutive year.

Networking and Professional Development

Participation into International conferences & additional offering of comprehensive research modules / Micro-credential to support in publication.

Contemporary Research Area in Healthcare Management

Offering wide range of contemporary research in the Healthcare Management areas.

Cross-Discipline Research

Opportunity to build and enhance personal expertise and to conduct research in cross- disciplinary healthcare project.

Industry Driven Project

Facilitate industry / market-based research project via IMU connection with the domestic and international healthcare industry.

World Class Faculty

Opportunity to engage with the best expert from well-known healthcare industry or well- established university (overseas) as co- supervisor.

Executive Programme

Accessibility to Executive Programme at top international university under Student Mobility Programme.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Master’s Degree in relevant field that accepted by the University’s Senate; or

• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree accepted by the University’s Senate; or

• First Class Honour Degree in a relevant field that is accepted by the University’s Senate (direct entry).

English Requirements

For Malaysian Students

Not applicable

For International Students

• IELTS : Band score 6.0; or

• TOEFL iBT : Overall score of 60 / Scale score of 4.0; or

• MUET : Band 4

• Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 169; or

• Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 169; or

• Cambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 169; or

• Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 59;

• ELS (CIEP Level) : 109

The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:

• International students from countries in which English is the first language.

• International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.

Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.

Programme Structure

Research Modules (Compulsory)

• Research Methodology

• Quantitative Analysis and Qualitative Analysis

Proposal Defense / IMUJC Approval

• Presentation of PhD research proposal at IMUJC

• ICL module 1 / Micro-Credential 1 (Optional)

Executive Programme (Optional)

• External Executive Programme / Student Mobility / International Conference

• ICL module 2 / Micro-Credential 2

Data Collection and Thesis Preparation

• Data collection, Data Analysis and Thesis writing

• ICL module 3 / Micro-Credential 3 (Optional)

• Thesis submission

• Proof of two (2) submitted papers to Scopus /

• ISI indexed journal (related to the topic of the research)

Fee Structure

• Fee

• Malaysian Student (RM)

• International Student (RM)

— Application Fee — 150 — 500

— Registration Fee — 1,100 — 3,400

— Refundable Caution Deposit — 2,000 — 2,000

— Student Association Fee per Semester — 60 — 60

• All IMU Alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a bursary of 15%

• Application fee is payable upon submission of application

• Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office

• Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees

• For information on Student Visa Application fee, please refer to Visa and Immigration on the IMU website, imu.edu.my

• **Subject to annual increase

• Study Mode

• Malaysian Student

Tuition Fees

• International Student

Tuition Fees

— Doctor of Philosophy

— RM7,500 per semester — RM14,800 per semester

— Total Fees — RM45,000

— RM88,800

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• All listed fees are exclusive of the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST), which will be applied to all international students where applicable.

• VIVA fee for this programme is RM2,500 for Malaysians and RM2,600 for international students. This is a one-time fee payable at the end of the programme.

• Total fees will vary based on the duration required to complete the research programme.

• All IMU Alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a bursary of 15%

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A Word From The Programme Director

The global healthcare sector is among the most dynamic and rapidly growing industries in the world economy.

The health industry has become a powerful engine of economic growth. Healthcare industry can be a robust economic engine and one that indirectly creates significant social impact. The Malaysian health sector growth prospect looks extremely attractive. The Sector is expected to grow to MYR127 billion (US$30 billion) by 2027, fueled by increasing demand for healthcare services from an ageing population, rising affluence, and increasing life expectancy. Spurred by demographic shifts such as extended longevity and a rise in lifestyle, diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular ailments, cancer and diabetes, national healthcare costs are also increasing dramatically.

The IMU doctoral programme in Healthcare Management is designed to develop scholars that can apply theoretical frameworks from the social sciences (such as economics, organisational theory and management, sociology) to address pressing health policy and management research questions. The programme is purposefully interdisciplinary and seeks to prepare students for research careers in academics as well as in public and private sector agencies and organisations.

Prof Dr Beh Loo See

Professor and Programme Director , Healthcare Management (PhD)

PhD (UPM), MA Hons. (UKM), BA Hons. (USM)

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Acupuncture (MSc)

Analytical & Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MSc)

Business Administration in Healthcare Management (Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Masters)

Clinical Psychology (Master)

Counselling (Master)

Diabetes Management & Education (Postgraduate Diploma)

Endodontics (Postgraduate Diploma)

Health Informatics & Analytics (Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Master)

Health Professions Education (Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Master)

Implant Dentistry (Postgraduate Diploma)

Molecular Medicine (MSc)

Pharmacy Practice (Master)

Prosthodontics (Postgraduate Diploma)

Public Health (MSc)

Acupuncture (MSc)

Analytical & Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MSc)

Business Administration in Healthcare Management (Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Masters)

Clinical Psychology (Master)

Counselling (Master)

Diabetes Management & Education (Postgraduate Diploma)

Endodontics (Postgraduate Diploma)

Health Informatics & Analytics (Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Master)

Health Professions Education (Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Master)

Implant Dentistry (Postgraduate Diploma)

Molecular Medicine (MSc)

Pharmacy Practice (Master)

Prosthodontics (Postgraduate Diploma)

Public Health (MSc)

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Behavioural and Social Science (PhD)

Business and Management (PhD)

Health Professions Education (PhD)

Healthcare Management (PhD)

Medical & Health Sciences (MSc/PhD)

Behavioural and Social Science (PhD)

Business and Management (PhD)

Health Professions Education (PhD)

Healthcare Management (PhD)

Medical & Health Sciences (MSc/PhD)

Academic Requirements

• Master’s Degree in relevant field that accepted by the University’s Senate; or

• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree accepted by the University’s Senate; or

• First Class Honour Degree in a relevant field that is accepted by the University’s Senate (direct entry).

English Requirements

For Malaysian Students

Not applicable

For International Students

• IELTS : Band score 6.0; or

• TOEFL iBT : Overall score of 60 / Scale score of 4.0; or

• MUET : Band 4

• Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 169; or

• Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 169; or

• Cambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 169; or

• Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 59;

• ELS (CIEP Level) : 109

The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:

• International students from countries in which English is the first language.

• International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.

Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.

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