Doctor of Philosophy (Physical Science)
(TPS) (N/0531/8/0002) (03/26) (MQA/PA 10037)
Programme Overview:
PhD (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 (Malaysian students ONLY) - 4 years
Campus:
KL Main Campus
Programme Outline
Compulsory
Research Methodology
Doctoral Research
Elective
Statistical Methods for Research OR
Special Topic
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 Requirements
A Master's Degree (MQF, Level 7) accepted by the Senate; OR
Other qualifications are equivalent to a Master's Degree (MQF, Level 7) that are accepted by the Senate.
English Language Requirements
1) Malaysian Students
MUET Band 3.5 or IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or 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 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Master studies was in English