Program Overview
This is a research based postgraduate degree (Master by Research) in developing evidence-based knowledge and innovation in Health Sciences. This Program provides quality advancement in research-based project for career development in area of speciality (Musculoskeletal, Cardiorespiratory, Neurology, Geriatrics, Ergonomics and Sport Physiotherapy).
Career Opportunity
Academicians / Rehabilitation Manager / Clinical Experts / Research & Development Officers / Scientist
MARCH INTAKE
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Name : Roslizawati Nawawi
Email : ucn.roslizawati@kpjuc.edu.my
Contact No : 013-9214647
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Code – N/726/7/0018 (04/2019)
- Duration –
For Malaysian:
Full Time : 2 Years (4 semesters)
Part Time : 3 Years (6 semesters)For International :
Full Time : 2 Years (4 semesters)
Part Time : 3 Years (6 semesters) - Fees – Local: RM28,000 / International : RM50,000
- Mode : Full Time
- Campus : KPJUC Nilai
- Intake – March, July and September
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Malaysian students:
- A Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Physiotherapy or equivalent in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.50;
OR - A Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent in related field with CGPA above 2.00 but below 2.50, AND with at least 3 years experience in related field.
International Students:
- Bachelor Degree (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.50;
OR
- Bachelor Degree (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent in related field with minimum CGPA above 2.00 but below than 2.50, AND with at least 3 years’ experience in related field.
- English with minimum IELTS 5.0 / CEFR B1 or equivalent with TOEFL PBT (410-413) or TOEFL IBT (34) or CAE (160) (Cambridge English : Advance) / CEFR B2 or CPE (180) (Cambridge English : Proficiency) / CEFR C1 atau PTE (Pearson Test of English) (36) atau MUET (Malaysia University English) (Band 3)
PROGRAM DETAILS
Period of candidature for this program shall not be less than 24 months and should not exceed 36 months for fulltime candidate. For part time candidate the minimum period is 36 months and the maximum period is 48 months. Candidates must notify the School three months before their intention to submit the research paper.
Full Time
Part Time
Evaluation for a master student by research shall include :-
- Evaluation of research proposal. Candidates/ students are required to present a research proposal for evaluation purposes within the duration specified by the University, failing which students may be given unsatisfactory (US) status.
- Semester evaluation by the supervisor (Progress report)
- Thesis examination by the internal and external examiner
- Oral defense of thesis to a Panel for Viva Examiners
Award Requirements
- Candidates are required to complete Research Methodology course prior to proposal defense presentation and obtainment of ethical approval.
- Continuous assessment: Supervision record, progress report for each semester, proposal presentation and ethical approval.
- Award requirements: Thesis submission, pass oral presentation with 1 acceptance of publications in peer reviewed journal.
