The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Sunway University is a doctoral by-research programme focused on developing nurses as independent researchers and scholarly leaders in healthcare.
Malaysia
Sunway University
PhD
Healthcare
In-person
3 Years
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N/A
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The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Sunway University is a doctoral by-research programme focused on developing nurses as independent researchers and scholarly leaders in healthcare. It centres on original, ethically grounded inquiry that contributes new knowledge to nursing practice, education, policy, and health systems. The course places strong emphasis on intellectual independence, critical thinking, and scholarly integrity, with close supervision from experienced academic nursing researchers.
Learning is built around supervised research and a small set of preparatory doctoral studies that support the thesis journey. Candidates work through research design, academic writing, and proposal development before completing an in-depth thesis on a focused nursing topic. The programme also encourages scholarly dissemination and engagement with research networks, reflecting its emphasis on academic contribution and impact.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Conditional admissionMaster’s Degree in Nursing (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Frameworks, MQF) or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate. |
| Master's Degree | Internal assessment pathwayMaster’s Degree in Nursing (Level 7 MQF) or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting the CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment. |
| Master's Degree | Work-experience pathwayMaster’s Degree in Nursing (Level 7 MQF) or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting the CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted. Additional conditions
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| Master's Degree | Conditional admissionA Master’s degree in Nursing Science (Level 7 MQF) or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate. |
| Other Equivalent Qualifications | Equivalent qualificationsOther qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7 MQF) recognized by the Government of Malaysia. |
| Bachelor's Degree | First-class pathwayA Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related fields with first-class CGPA of 3.67 or higher, or its equivalent from an academic institution. |
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Internal assessment | ConditionUndergo internal assessment. |
| HEP requirements | ConditionAny other requirements of the HEP. |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| MUET / CEFR | Achieve a minimum Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)(Mid B2). |
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Sunway University is a doctoral by-research programme focused on developing nurses as independent researchers and scholarly leaders in healthcare.
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing takes 3 years and is delivered in person.
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing centres on independent research with academic supervision and formal progress milestones.
Academic entry requirements vary by qualification and may include Master's Degree, Other Equivalent Qualifications or other accepted pathways. English evidence may include MUET / CEFR MUET Band 4 or CEFR Mid B2 equivalent.
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing focuses on Nursing within Healthcare at Sunway University.
