Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Science
(TPS) (R/0530/8/0002) (03/33) (MQA/FA 10037)
(TPS) (R/0530/8/0002) (03/33) (MQA/FA 10037)
Programme Overview:
PhD in Physical Science is an advanced academic qualification and is often considered a requirement for the majority of academic and research positions in a wide range of fields and industries. The aim of the PhD programme is to foster the development of independent research skills. These skills include the capacity to formulate a significant problem, to develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological skills to pursue an investigation and to relate the research to a broader framework of knowledge in a relevant disciplinary area. The programme is also designed to prepare students for various careers in the area of science, engineering and technology. Students of this programme will be equipped not only with knowledge, scientific, critical thinking and technical skills but also interpersonal, communication, negotiation, leadership, teamwork, managerial, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills. They will also be instilled with good ethical values and the desire and capacity to pursue lifelong learning.
Intake:
Rolling Intake (throughout the year)
Duration:
Full-time (Malaysian & International students) - 3 years
Part-time (For Malaysian students & eligible expatriates ONLY) - 4 years
Campus:
KL Main Campus
Programme Outline
Programme Outline
Compulsory
Research Methodology
Doctoral Research
Elective
Statistical Methods for Research OR
Special Topic
Career Prospect
Career Prospect
Graduates of this programme can be employed as:
Research Officers
Educationists
Physicists
Chemists
Applications Engineers
Nanotechnologists
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Quality Assurance/Control Officers
Product/Product Development Specialists
Environmental/Materials/Forensic Scientists
Patent Consultants
Minimum Entry Requirement
Minimum Entry Requirement
Minimum Entry Requirements
A Master’s Degree (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in the field or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.
A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) with the following conditions:
i. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;
ii. Undergo internal assessment; and
iii. Any other requirements of the HEP.
Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) candidates who are registered for Master’s Degree programmes may apply to convert to the Doctoral Degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:
i. Within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates;
ii. Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral-level through rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP; and
iii. Approval of the HEP Senate.
English Language Requirements
1) Malaysian Students
MUET Band 3.5/ IELTS Band 5.0/ CEFR High B1/ TOEFL iBT 40/ equivalent ; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Master studies was in English
2) International Students
IELTS Band 5.0/ CEFR High B1/ TOEFL iBT 40/ equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Master studies was in English
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