Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
Sungai Long Campus
Programme Details
| Intake | Open throughout the year |
| Duration | Full Time : Normal 3 years - Max 6 years Part Time : Normal 4 years - Max 8 years |
| Research Area | Photonic Materials, Catalysis, Optical Sensors, Condensed Matter Physics, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Functional Ceramics, Polymer Materials, Water Technology, Computational Physics, Applied Chemistry, Astrophysics, Hydrology |
| Indicative Fees | Local: RM 14,22 International : RM26,710.00 Fee Explanation *excluding Visa application fees and Dissertation Examination fees |
| Programme Structure | Research Methods in Science & Engineering Directed Reading in Science & Engineering Thesis Programme Objective and Outcomes |
Entry Requirement
| Academic Requirement |
|---|
(a) a Master’s degree from UTAR and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (b) A Master’s degree of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (c) Candidates without a related Master’s degree in the field or working or research experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR. (d) A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from UTAR with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and show evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (e) A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (f) Any other qualifications equivalent to (a), (b), (d) or (e) as approved by the Senate. |
| Language Requirement |
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| - International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic/ IELTS Academic Online Band 5.0 |
| - Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3.5 |
| - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 40 - TOEFL Essential (Online) 7.5 |
| - Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic/ PTE Academic (Online) 47 |
| - Cambridge English Qualification and Tests (High B1 level in CEFR) / Linguaskill Online 154 |
| - ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 |
* this programme is also available via Industrial Doctoral Degree. More detail refer here
Application
Sign up for an application account at UTAR Online Application PortalApplicant to discuss with the potential supervisor before submitting the online application and to upload the agreed research proposal using with the prescribed Endorsement of Research Proposal form