Postgraduate

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the Master of Biomedical Science, you must have completed:

• a bachelor's degree requiring at least 4 years of full time study which includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours degree class 1, 2A or upper 2B (with an overall mark of at least 65%) from a recognised tertiary institution; or
• a qualification deemed equivalent by the relevant department, faculty and committee.

Why study a Master of Biomedical Science?

This research degree may be undertaken in the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ principal research areas and strengths.

The program will engage you in hands-on, mentored research and the processes of research design, analysis and presentation. Mentors, who are Monash University Malaysia academic staff, will share their own disciplinary research and teach you disciplinary research methods.

The work undertaken as part of this research degree must constitute a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct concern to the school. It must also demonstrate your capacity to carry out independent research.

You can apply for the Master of Biomedical Science throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the PhD program in the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, you must have completed a:

• a bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field;
• a course leading to a level rated by the relevant department, faculty and committee as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field;
• a master’s degree that entails work, including a significant research component at least equivalent to an honours degree in a relevant field (a ‘significant research component’ in a master’s degree will vary from discipline to discipline). It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiner’s reports will be taken into account; or
• a qualification deemed equivalent by the relevant department, faculty and committee.

Why study a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)?

Our PhD program allows you to complete extensive, independent research (100,000 words), including at the Brain Research Institute at Monash Sunway (BRIMS), which is Monash University’s main institute for neuroscience research and an important part of our school.

We have recognised research strengths in the following four areas:

• cardio-metabolism
• infection and immunity
• neuroscience
• global public health

 We also conduct extensive research under the following clusters:

Monash has a history of providing medical, surgical and health sciences research training that is recognised and respected worldwide for its excellence. The Monash PhD has an international reputation for excellence and relevance, with quality supervision at the heart of our success.

As a doctoral candidate, you will be supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout your candidature. Under their guidance, you will write and submit a thesis that represents a significant contribution to the body of knowledge or understanding of your field of research.

Areas of study

Our PhD program may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences and BRIMS. These include:

• anatomy
• biochemistry and molecular biology
• endocrinology
• epidemiology and preventive medicine
• general practice
• health economics
• medical education
• medicine
• microbiology
• neuroendocrinology
• paediatrics
• pharmacology
• physiology
• psychological medicine
• psychology
• surgery
• toxicology 
• rural health

You can apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Monash Malaysia throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

To enter Monash University Malaysia, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

To apply for the Master of Arts, you must have completed:

• a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of upper H2B (Second Class Honours Division B, mark of 65-69) or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year), or
• an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of upper H2B (mark of 65-69) or above, or
• an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component, and with an overall result of upper H2B (mark of 65-69) or above, or
• an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of  upper H2B (mark of 65-69) or above, or
• a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above.

This research degree enables you to undertake substantial (30,000-40,000 words) independent research on a chosen topic, while under the supervision of an expert academic. Students often complete the masters by research because they would like to continue on to a PhD.

You can apply for the Master of Arts at Monash Malaysia throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the Master of Communications and Media Studies, you must have completed at least one of the following:

• a bachelor’s degree with at least a credit average in the final year, or
• a bachelor’s pass degree with demonstrable professional experience (minimum of two years) at management level in a relevant area (these applicants will need to supply a CV, a 1000-word statement and the names of two professional referees), or
• a graduate diploma with credit (or above) average. Those with an honours degree or a graduate diploma in a relevant area can apply for an advanced entry point.

This coursework and media degree addresses the needs of people working, or aspiring to work, in the communications and media industry. It looks at the history, development and reception of traditional and new media around the world and the changes in content delivery, policy and technology that have taken place in recent years. 

The program’s curriculum is both theoretically and practically grounded. 

Students complete either four or five units by coursework and also undertake a minor or major research project.

Areas of study

Students undertaking the program will learn contemporary skills necessary for the participation in and management of sophisticated communicative processes in regional, urban, national and international contexts. These include critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, advanced reading and communication skills (both written and verbal), and high-level analytical skills. More widely, the degree aims to develop skills in communications and media research. This methodological training will enable students to participate in relevant research-based study and equip them with an edge for today’s competitive workplaces.

Areas of study include:

• communications theories and practices
• communication research methods
• contemporary issues in Asia
• global digital media
• celebrity, fashion and publicity.

February 

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the Master of Business Administration in the School of Business, you must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

• A recognised Bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification
• A minimum of three years’ work experience with at least one year of professional/ managerial experience.

Applicants will be ranked according to consideration of the following:

1. employment experience
2. the entire academic record – weighted average mark (WAM) of 60% or equivalent GPA preferred

Why study Master of Business Administration?

The Monash MBA is one of the world's top MBAs and is highly regarded by organisations and businesses worldwide. The program is specifically developed for high achieving professionals with the ambition to move into leadership roles. This sophisticated education experience is designed to develop corporate and community leaders by developing your individual leadership and personal capabilities and by teaching you how to manage, lead and transform organisations in a unique way.

Delivering real outcomes

During the Monash MBA you will acquire the capabilities required to become a leader who is transformational, global and socially responsible. You will build on your existing management skills and knowledge and gain experience in applying these in a variety of settings, allowing you to experience an immediate impact. And you will do all this while considering how you can make business better.

You will learn to approach business in a holistic way, guided by a professional and ethical framework. Innovative thinking and entrepreneurship will be encouraged and grown, and management theories will be grounded in practical situations.

Leadership and Personal Development

Leadership and personal development activities complement the academic units and are an integral part of the MBA program.

Experiential Learning Project

During the final quarter of your MBA studies at Monash, you will participate in an experiential learning component that hones the qualitative and analytical skills covered in the preceding units of the program into practical, real-life activities.

Cohort Experience

With the Monash MBA you will have the opportunity to learn from the best: from world-class academics and captains of industry. And you will share your learning experience with the best: dedicated and experienced professionals from a range of sectors and backgrounds, challenging you to share knowledge, insights and ideas.

You will attend all your classes with the same group of students, providing you with the opportunity to form an invaluable professional network. All MBA units are exclusive to MBA students and are taught in dedicated state-of-the-art teaching and social learning spaces at our Malaysia campus.

For more information please visit our Monash MBA in Malaysia website.

Professional recognitions

The Monash MBA in Malaysia is internationally accredited by AMBA and EQUIS, ensuring the highest standard of postgraduate business education. By choosing Monash for your MBA, you become part of one of the world's elite institutions.

In 2016, there will only be one January intake for the Master of Business Administration, which means that you can start in January.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the Master of International Business program in the School of Business, you must have completed at least a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60 per cent weighted average marks (WAM).

Why study a Master of International Business?

This postgraduate coursework degree offers the opportunity to undertake an academically rigorous and professionally relevant program of study in contemporary international business issues.

Knowledge gained from the course will provide you with the skills to lead your company through the internationalisation process. The program is also relevant for those seeking career advancement in the public, inter-governmental and non-profit sectors and others who wish to extend their skills in the analysis and interpretation of the global business environment.

Areas of study

Core units include:

• accounting and finance for international managers
• international management
• marketing and the international consumer
• international business and theory
• introduction to international economics
• international trade law
• cross-cultural management communication
• international business strategy.

February and July 

Career opportunities are extensive, including strategy planning and analysis, strategic management, consultancy, international business, and export-import strategy within businesses and industries that have an international focus. Graduates will also be suitably trained for employment by multinational corporations.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program in the School of Business, you must have completed:

• a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from Monash University, requiring at least four years of full-time study, which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours degree at H1 or H2A level, or
• a course leading to a master’s preliminary qualification at a level rated by the relevant department, school and committee as equivalent to an honours class 1 or 2A degree, or
• a master’s degree in a related discipline, including a significant research component, at least equivalent to an Australian honours degree (a full-time year of research and an examined thesis). It is normally expected that a minimum grade of H2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project, or
• a qualification deemed equivalent to the above.

The degree allows candidates to develop in-depth knowledge, expertise and skills through the application of research to business problems and issues.

You will gain experience in the design and implementation of research and make a contribution to an existing body of knowledge by applying, clarifying or interpreting that knowledge.

At Monash Malaysia, we are committed to scholarly research that will make us global leaders in business and economic theory and practice.

Areas of study

Areas of study include: 

• accounting and finance
• business law and taxation
• econometrics and business statistics
• economics
• management
• marketing

You can apply for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) at Monash Malaysia throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

This master’s degree has been designed to allow you to pursue your own career ambitions. Monash's international reputation offers graduates career and research opportunities in Malaysia and around the world.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the PhD program in the School of Business, you must have completed:

• a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from Monash University, requiring at least four years of full-time study, which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours degree at H1 or H2A level, or
• a course leading to a master’s preliminary qualification at a level rated by the relevant department, school and committee as equivalent to an honours class 1 or 2A degree, or
• a master’s degree in a related discipline, including a significant research component, at least equivalent to an Australian honours degree (a full-time year of research and an examined thesis). It is normally expected that a minimum grade of H2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project, or
• a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above.

Why study a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)?

This program enables students to complete extensive, independent research (100,000 words). For many students, the program is their first chance to make a major contribution to research in a field of business and economics of their choosing. The Monash PhD has an international reputation for excellence and relevance, with quality supervision at the heart of our success.

PhD students have the chance to work with a group of academics who are at the forefront of their areas of expertise and whose contribution to the business world is recognised internationally. As a doctoral candidate, you will be supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout your candidature. Under their guidance, you will write and submit a thesis that represents a significant contribution to the body of knowledge or understanding of your field of research.

The sheer scale of Monash University's research capabilities and breadth of specialist expertise within the School of Business offer research students opportunities across the full range of applied business and policy disciplines.

Areas of study

The PhD program may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the School of Business, including accounting and finance, business law and taxation, econometrics and business statistics, economics, health economics, management, marketing, and policy studies.

You can apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Monash Malaysia throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the Master of Engineering Science (Research), you must have completed a four-year Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science (Honours) from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade that is equivalent to H2B.

Why study a Master of Engineering Science (Research)?

This Monash Malaysia degree is a truly global research qualification that will give you the grounding to delve deeply into engineering challenges and develop solutions for the future. During your candidature, you will develop specialised knowledge and skills in your chosen area that will enable you to address national issues and global needs, and improve the way of life in local communities.

Areas of study

Candidates must write a major thesis in one of these areas of study:

• chemical engineering
• electrical and computer systems engineering
• mechanical engineering
• mechatronics engineering.

Prospective students should talk to potential supervisors in the School of Engineering about possible research topics. Although not essential, most people embarking on a research degree already have a preference for a particular area of research, arising from personal interests.

You can apply for the Master of Engineering Science (Research) throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

As a Monash engineering research graduate, the national and international career possibilities are not only exciting but also diverse. Our graduates work in field such as:

• biotechnology
• building and construction
• computer programming
• food processing
• industrial electronics
• manufacturing
• mining
• nanotechnology
• power generation
• robotics
• sustainable technologies
• telecommunications
• transport.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the PhD program in the School of Engineering, you must have completed a:

• Master of Engineering by research from a recognised tertiary institution, with minimum grade, equivalent to H2A, or
• four-year Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science (Honours) from a recognised tertiary institution with minimum grade, equivalent to H2A.

Why study a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)?

Our PhD program allows you to complete extensive, independent research (100,000 words). The Monash PhD has an international reputation for excellence and relevance, with quality supervision at the heart of our success.

As a doctoral candidate, you will be supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout your candidature. Under their guidance, you will write and submit a thesis that represents a significant contribution to the body of knowledge or understanding of your field of research.

Areas of study

The PhD program in the School of Engineering must be undertaken in one of the following principal areas of research:

• chemical engineering
• electrical and computer systems engineering
• mechanical engineering
• mechatronics engineering.

You can apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

To apply for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program in the School of Information Technology, you must have:

• completed a bachelor’s degree with honours 1 (first-class honours) or honours 2A (upper second-class honours), or 
• qualifications that the Monash University Institute of Graduate Research considers equivalent or a satisfactory substitute.

Our research projects are themed around the visionary idea of a futuristic Smart Hospital with each project contributing to a key aspect of its development.  Smart Hospitals of the future will provide a range of intelligent services for inpatient and outpatient care, enable smart efficient training and education of doctors, nurses and general staff.  Smart hospitals will embody the Internet of Things and be fully connected to other smart hospitals, patients and stakeholders in real time.  

Smart devices will seamlessly monitor patient health, offering early warning and treatment of disease and ill health.  Smart hospitals of the future will optimise work flows and communication to reduce human error rates to zero.  Future Smart Hospitals will enable state-of-the-art healthcare to be cost effectively deployed anywhere in the world.

You can apply for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

This degree has been designed to allow you to pursue your own career ambitions. Monash's international reputation offers graduates career and research opportunities in Malaysia and around the world.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the PhD program in the School of Information Technology, you must have completed:

• a bachelor’s degree, requiring at least four years of full-time study and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours degree class 1 (first-class honours) or class 2A (upper second-class honours) level, or
• a course leading to a master’s preliminary qualification at a level rated by the Monash University Institute of Graduate Research as equivalent to an honours class 1 or 2A degree, or
• a research master’s degree, or
• a master’s degree that entailed work, normally including a significant research component, at least equivalent to an honours degree.

Why study a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)?

Our research projects are themed around the visionary idea of a futuristic Smart Hospital with each project contributing to a key aspect of its development.  Smart Hospitals of the future will provide a range of intelligent services for inpatient and outpatient care, enable smart efficient training and education of doctors, nurses and general staff.  Smart hospitals will embody the Internet of Things and be fully connected to other smart hospitals, patients and stakeholders in real time.  

Smart devices will seamlessly monitor patient health, offering early warning and treatment of disease and ill health.  Smart hospitals of the future will optimise work flows and communication to reduce human error rates to zero.  Future Smart Hospitals will enable state-of-the-art healthcare to be cost effectively deployed anywhere in the world.

You can apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

This program suits students who wish to pursue an academic career in IT. Depending on the selected research, the award will advance students' careers in:

• artificial Intelligence
• bioinformatics
• cryptography
• multimedia
• robotics
• software engineering
• systems analysis
• technology consultancy.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the Master of Science program, you must have completed a degree with honours 1 (first-class) or 2A (upper second class) in a relevant research area.

This research degree may be undertaken in any of the School of Science’s principal research areas and strengths. You must complete a 50,000 to 70,000-word these as part of the program.

The work undertaken for this degree must constitute a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct concern to the school and demonstrate your capacity to carry out independent research.

Areas of study

The Master of Science may be undertaken in the School of Science’s principal areas of research, including:

• applied sciences
• biological sciences
• chemistry
• food science and technology
• medical bioscience
• biotechnology
• environmental science.

You can apply for the Master of Science at Monash Malaysia throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

Science graduates gain employment in genetic engineering, agricultural support, pharmaceutical science, banking and finance, environmental consulting, hospitals, medical institutes, mining, petroleum, engineering, research, and the wine and food industries

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.

To apply for the PhD program in the School of Science, you must have completed a degree with honours 1 (first-class) or 2A (upper second class) in a relevant research area.

The PhD program offered in the School of Science enables students to complete extensive, independent research (100,000 words). In pursuit of excellence, Monash scientists set new standards that influence technological developments, contribute to improvements in health and social well-being, support environmental sustainability, and result in advances in industrial practices.

Postgraduate science students have access to internationally renowned research centres and can develop close professional relationships with local industry and government. The Monash PhD has an international reputation for excellence and relevance, with quality supervision at the heart of our success.

As a doctoral candidate, you will be supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout your candidature. Under their guidance, you will write and submit a thesis that represents a significant contribution to the body of knowledge or understanding of your field of research.

Areas of study

This PhD program may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the School of Science, including:

• applied sciences
• biological sciences
• chemistry
• food science and technology
• medical bioscience
• biotechnology
• environmental science.

You can apply for the PhD at Monash Malaysia throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

Science graduates gain employment in genetic engineering, agricultural support, pharmaceutical science, banking and finance, environmental consulting, hospitals, medical institutes, mining, petroleum, engineering, research, and the wine and food industries.