ii.  Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognized by the Government of Malaysia; or

             iii. Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or with working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP; or

             iv. Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) candidates who are registered for Master’s Degree programmes may apply to convert to the Doctoral Degree programs subjected to the following conditions;

                        a) Within one year for full-time and within two years for part-time candidates;

                        b) Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at the Doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP; and

                        c) Approval of the HEP Senate.

                        d) At least one research paper needs to be published in a refereed journal.

              v.   For International students, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 OR an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 OR its equivalent is needed. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the program. This is normally conducted through an assessment process.