Key information Duration Full-time 24 months Part-time 36 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting September 2026 — Apply anytime.
Starting March 2027 — Apply anytime. Language English TOEFL iBT: 40 PTE Academic: 47 Delivered On Campus Campus Location George Town, Malaysia Disciplines Botany Overview Modern and well-equipped research facilities are available for use by students in the School of Biological Sciences. Features These include low temperature rooms, tissue culture facilities and GLC. The Botany programme at University Sains Malaysia offers special opportunities for research in plant cell and molecular biology, and plant systematic and evolution. Programme Structure Curriculum: Plant Taxonomy Plant Tissue & Cell Culture Weed Biology Molecular Taxonomy Botany Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: 3 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) Tuition Fees International (non-residents): 5,079 AUD / year (approx. 3,600 USD / year) National: 3350 MYR Living costs George Town, Malaysia: 604-759 AUD / month
