Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

This programme is a research-based doctorate in Engineering, covering areas such as sustainable construction, building maintenance, green technology, water and wastewater treatment, environmental modeling, industrial management, renewable energy, materials science, smart manufacturing, sustainable production and consumption, circular economy, energy security and storage, solar power, surveillance, electronic material, and IR 4.0.

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

• IELTS Academic / IELTS Academic Online: 5.0
• TOEFL Essential (Online) : 7.5 / TOEFL iBT Score: 40
• PTE (Academic) / (Online): 47
• ELS CIEP: 107
• MUET Band 3.5

Programme Structure

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

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