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 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) 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


