The Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Management at IMU University is a research doctorate focused on healthcare leadership, management and cross-disciplinary inquiry within medicine and the wider health sector.
Malaysia
IMU University
PhD
Healthcare
In-person
3 Years
US$7,279
N/A
The Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Management at IMU University is a research doctorate focused on healthcare leadership, management and cross-disciplinary inquiry within medicine and the wider health sector. It centres on an independent research project shaped around contemporary healthcare management issues, with opportunities to engage with experienced supervisors and international academic networks.
At IMU, the PhD combines compulsory research preparation with proposal defence and thesis work, plus an optional executive programme. The course is delivered full-time over 3 years or part-time over 4 years, and its structure supports students developing a substantial piece of original research with relevance to healthcare practice and industry.
Research Modules (Compulsory)
Research Methodology
Quantitative Analysis and Qualitative Analysis
Proposal Defense / IMUJC Approval
Presentation of PhD research proposal at IMUJC
ICL module 1 / Micro-Credential 1 (Optional)
Executive Programme (Optional)
External Executive Programme / Student Mobility / International Conference
ICL module 2 / Micro-Credential 2
Data Collection and Thesis Preparation
Data collection, Data Analysis and Thesis writing
ICL module 3 / Micro-Credential 3 (Optional)
Viva Voce
Thesis submission
Proof of two (2) submitted papers to Scopus /
ISI indexed journal (related to the topic of the research)
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | Conditional admissionMaster’s Degree in a relevant field accepted by the University’s Senate. |
| Equivalent Master's Qualification | Conditional admissionOther qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree accepted by the University’s Senate. |
| First Class Honour Degree | Conditional admissionFirst Class Honour Degree in a relevant field accepted by the University’s Senate. Direct entryThis is a direct entry route. |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Band score 6.0. |
| TOEFL iBT |
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| MUET | Band 4. |
| Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) | Overall score of 169. |
| Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) | Overall score of 169. |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | Overall score of 169. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of 59. |
| ELS (CIEP Level) | 109. |
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | US$7,279 |
| Year 2 | US$7,279 |
| Year 3 | US$7,279 |
| Estimated total | US$21,836 |
Fee amounts are estimates based on university-published international student fee information available at the time of publication. Actual fees may change by intake and may vary because of exchange rates, taxes, or university updates.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Management at IMU University is a research doctorate focused on healthcare leadership, management and cross-disciplinary inquiry within medicine and the wider health sector.
Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Management takes 3 years and is delivered in person.
Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Management centres on independent research with academic supervision and formal progress milestones.
Academic entry requirements vary by qualification and may include Master’s Degree, Equivalent Master's Qualification or other accepted pathways. English evidence may include IELTS 6.0.
The estimated international tuition fee is US$7,279 per year.
