Master of Science 2012
Master of Science 2012
Master of Science 2012
(By Research)
Taylors University
Since 1969, Taylors University has been committed to developing the nations youth into well-rounded and competitive contributors with global perspectives for the nations economic growth and prosperity. Today, we are one of Malaysias most successful and reputable private education institutions of higher learning with over 65,000 graduates many of whom have moved on to become leaders in their chosen field. Taylors University offers a myriad of foundation, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes that adhere to the highest standards. Students can enroll in courses encompassing fields, such as Architecture, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Biosciences, Law, Business, Communications, Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts, Medicine and Pharmacy. These programmes are benchmarked against and conducted in collaboration with top-rated partner universities. We pride ourselves in delivering a holistic education that leads to excellent academic accomplishments and produces graduates with qualities that are highly sought after in the global marketplace.
Programme Structure
Minimum period Full-time Part-time 1 years (12 months) 2 years (24 months) Maximum period 4 years (48 months) 6 years (72 months)
Students are required to pass the module, Scientific Research Practices and Entrepreneurship in the first 6 months of their candidature.
Seminars
Students may elect to convert their MSc programme to the PhD programme after one year of study. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding work such as publications or creation of intellectual property which extends existing boundary of knowledge.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Admission Requirements
A Bachelors degree in Science or related field from a recognized university preferably with a research project component in a relevant area, OR at least 2 years of working experience in Science related industry. A score of TOEFL of 600 or equivalent is required for candidates, whose undergraduate degree was not fully taught in English. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary research proposal and a statement specifying their objectives in pursuing this program of study, career aspirations, and other supporting reasons for admissions consideration. The research proposal should indicate the applicant's general area of research interest. An interview may be required of applicants.
Note: Incomplete application forms will not be processed by the TGS and applications received are first processed at TGS to ensure proper documentation before forwarding to the respective Schools (Postgraduate Committee) for approval. This approval stage includes the assignment of supervisors to the applicant if the application is successful. Finally, TGS would issue offer or rejection letter to the applicant.
Dean PhD in Biotechnology and B.Sc. (Hons) (Biology/Biotechnology), RMIT University, Australia
Developing of clinical microbes and environmental diagnostic and detection kits Epidemiological and antioxidative stress study of Legionella penumophila in an aquatic environment; water quality assessment Microbial source tracking of water and food quality
Associate Professor PhD and B.Sc. (Hons) in Biochemistry, University of Otago, New Zealand
Antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes in the Cucurbitacea Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases and cyclic nucleotide metabolism Symbiotic nitrogen fixation and metabolism in Rhizobium
Associate Dean of Research and Development Senior Lecturer PhD in Animal Biotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia B.Sc. (Hons) in Physiology, University of British Columbia, Canada
Research Focus:
Isolation and characterisation of bioactive compounds from natural sources Investigation of mechanisms of cell death induced by natural compounds Development of assays in drug discovery
Lecturer PhD in Molecular Medicine and B.Sc. (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Systemic fungal infections and the use of natural compounds as an antifungal therapy Effective use of an integrated approach combining two-dimensional electrophoresis, immunoproteomics, microarray, multiplexed gene expression system and expression ofrecombinant proteins in both Escherichia coli and Pichia pastoris in deciphering the host response toward pathogen infection
Faculty Profile
Lecturer PhD in Immunobiology and B.Sc. (Hons) in Microbiology, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Isolating the natural antifungal and antitumour compounds of microbial and mushroom origins Mechanism of action studies of potential antitumour compound at the proteins and molecular level
Lecturer PhD in Molecular Medicine and B.Sc. (Hons) in Biotechnology, Monash University, Australia
Nutritional biochemistry, molecular biology and endocrinology in health and diseases The effect of compounds, such as glycyrrhizic acid on lipid and carbohydrate metabolism
Illustrating bioactive compounds from medicinal plants with emphasis on antioxidant, tyrosinase inhibition, antibacterial and anticancer properties Studying lipids from Malaysian oil palm species, particularly their chemical constituents and biosynthetic pathway of Vitamin E (tocotrienol)
Tissue-culture facility which houses laminar air flow hood, biohazard laminar flow and inverted microscope
Function:
Microbiology Laboratory
The Microbiology laboratory houses all the resources needed for study of microorganisms. It is well equipped to identify unknown microorganisms and houses various assays to test anti-microbial potency, water and food microbial qualities and various other microbiological related tests. This laboratory supports research in environmental health, food safety, infectious diseases and drug discovery.
Student performing microbiological work in laminar air flow hood
Function:
Taylors University, Lakeside Campus No.1, Jalan Taylors, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel : + (603) - 5629 5000 Fax : + (603) - 5629 5001 Email : graduate.research@taylors.edu.my