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Period of Study
The duration of the programmes depends on the requirements of each
programme.

In general, the minimum and maximum periods are:

Master‟s Clinical Master‟s Doctoral

Minimum 2 or 3 semesters 4 years 4 semesters

Maximum 8 semesters 6 years (Dentistry) 12 semesters
7 years (Medical)

Registered Candidate
The candidate will be classified as a registered candidate of the University from
his/her initial registration until the award of his/her degree, subject to the
candidate to renew his/her registration every semester.

Legislations and Prescribed Rules

(1) Master‟s Programmes
Master‘s candidates are governed by the University of Malaya (Master‘s
Degree) Rules and Regulations, 2010.

(2) Ph.D Programme
Ph.D candidates are governed by the University of Malaya (Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy) Rules and Regulations, 2007.
In addition to the above all postgraduate candidates are also governed by
the Universities and University Colleges Act, 1971 Constitution of the
University of Malaya, all other statutes, rules and regulations currently
applicable in the University including the University of Malaya (Discipline
of Candidates) Rules 1999.

The full texts of the above rules and regulations are available at
http://www.ips.um.edu.my under the ‗Rules and Regulations‘ tab.
As a registered candidate of the University of Malaya, the candidates have
the responsibility to be aware of and to abide by the rules and regulations
of the University, the policies and requirements of their respective faculties
and the advice contained in this handbook.

Student Support

(1) Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS)
Current and potential postgraduate candidates can seek help and advice
from the Dean of Graduate Studies as well as the IGS staff on matters
pertaining to regulations, admissions and registration, student activities,
financial aid and convocation.