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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (RECONSTRUCTIVE SCIENCE)

Introduction

The Doctor of Philosophy (Reconstructive Science) is a full research programme focusing on advancing knowledge and innovation in the field of Reconstructive Science. The programme is designed to equip candidates with advanced theoretical knowledge, strong research methodology skills and the ability to conduct independent, high-quality research.

Candidates are required to complete an original research project and submit a thesis for examination in accordance with the University's requirements. Graduates of the programme are well prepared for careers in academia, research institutions, healthcare and the biotechnology or biomedical industries, contributing to the advancement of reconstructive science at both national and international levels.

Admission requirement

Applicants should possess the following:

  • A Master's degree in research mode; or
  • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
  • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

Durations

Applications are throughout the year, students are encourage to align with the USM academic calendar which begins in September each year.

  • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
  • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

Information

Further information regarding the programme can be obtained from:

Dr Siti Fatimah Noor Mat Johar

Coordinator,

Reconstructive Sciences Unit,

School of Medical Sciences,

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus,

16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Tel: (6)09-767 6894

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

or;

Institute of Postgraduate Studies,

Health Campus,

Universiti Sains Malaysia,

16150 Kubang Kerian,

Kelantan Malaysia.

Tel: (6)09-767 6200/ (6)09-767 6053

https://medic.usm.my/postgraduate/welcome.html

Application

Application can be made at https://onlineips.usm.my/

 

PhD Students Graduated Under Reconstructive Sciences Programme

No.

Student’s Name

Thesis Title

Year Of Graduation

1.        

Lim Chin Keong

Cyto-Genotoxicity Evaluation in Vitro of Biomedical Grade Chitosan on Primary Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes Cultures and Its Role in Scar Formation Pathways Using a Skin Co-Culture Model

2012

2.        

Iman Salahshourifar

Whole Gene Screening of MSX1 gene and Linkage Analysis of OFCCI and IRF6 Genes in Families of Non-syndromic Cleft Lip and Plate

2012

3.        

Mohd Hilmi Abu Bakar

A Study of Keratinocytes, Dermal Papilla and Stem Cell Derived from Human Hair Follicle

2014

4.        

Mercy Halleluyah AP Periayah

Understanding Platelet Thrombogenicity Cascade of The Biodegradable Chitosan Derivatives in Von Willebrand Disease In Vitro

2015

5.        

Nurul Syazana Mohamad Shah

Genome-wide linkage, epigenetic and functional role of growth factors and signalling molecules in orofacial cleft formation among Malays

2017

6.        

Sankaralakshmi Gomathysankar

Biocompability of Porous Chitosan Scaffold and Mechanism of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells (ASCs) – Induced Proliferation of Human Keratinocytes and Fibroblasts In Vitro

2019