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Doctorate / PhD

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
DurationFull Time : Normal 3 years - Max 6 years Part Time : Normal 4 years - Max 8 years
Study ModeFull-time/Part-time
LocationSelangor
IntakesOpen throughout the year
CampusSungai Long Campus/ Kampar Campus
Local tuition feesContact institution
International tuition feesContact institution
Programme StructureBy Research

About the programme

This programme is a research-based doctorate in Science, focusing on analytical chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical biology, computational chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and physics.

Entry requirements

Academic Requirement

  1. a Master’s degree from UTAR and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate; or
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Any other qualifications equivalent to (a), (b), (d) or (e) as approved by the Senate.

Language Requirement

  • 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

What you’ll study

Programme Structure

  • Research Methods in Science & Engineering
  • Directed Reading in Science & Engineering
  • Thesis

Career pathways

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