Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- 4 semesters - 10 semesters
- Part-time
- 36 months
- 6 semesters - 15 semesters
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting September 2027 — Apply anytime.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 40
- PTE Academic: 47
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
George Town, Malaysia
Disciplines
Biology
Overview
This Applied Entomology degree is offered at University Sains Malaysia.
Features
- In addition, the School of Biological Sciences also houses the Vector Control Research Unit (VCRU), a leading centre in vector and urban pest control research in Asia.
The unit is equipped with various facilities in insecticide resistance, toxicology and analysis, space spray applications, household and public health insecticide formulations and excellent rearing facilities for many species and strains of vector mosquitoes, cockroaches, flies, household ants and subterranean & drywood termites.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Medical Entomology
- Urban & Industrial Entomology
- Agriculture Entomology
- Insect Pest Management
- Aquatic Entomology
- Molecular Entomology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 40
- PTE Academic: 47
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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)
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 5,169 AUD / year (≈ 3,600 USD / year)
- National: 3350 Myr
Living costs
George Town, Malaysia: 617-774 AUD / month.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Applied Entomology.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Malaysia International Scholarship — Grant: 1500 MYR, Deadline: 03 Dec 2027
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Creative BioMart Scholarship Program — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
