Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences

This research programme aims to prepare graduates with in-depth and advanced knowledge within their specific areas of Mathematical Sciences. It also aims to inculcate in students a systematic and ethical approach in conducting research in specialised areas, thereby paving the way for the students to make significant contributions to the body of knowledge and practice.

Programme Highlights

1. UCSI University is one of the few private universities offering this programme.
2. Pathway for existing Master of Actuarial Management (Structure B & C) students in UCSI University to further their studies at the doctoral level in the area of Mathematical Sciences.
3. Many postgraduate degree holders in Mathematical Sciences are needed to fulfill human resources requirement in STEM (M stands for Mathematics) (MOE,2013). This programme can fill in this gap.
4. Courses are taught by experienced researchers with PhD qualification.

Academic Requirements

1. A Master's degree in Mathematical Sciences or other related areas that is accepted by the UCSI University Senate; or
2. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree in Mathematical Sciences or other related areas that is accepted by the UCSI University Senate.

Note

1. UCSI University can accept candidates with excellent Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) for direct admission to the Doctoral programme (by research) (Level 8, MQF) with the following conditions:
   • Obtained first class bachelor's degree or equivalent; or
   • Obtained Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with at least 3.67 or equivalent from academic programme or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme; and
   • Rigorous internal assessment by UCSI University; and
   • Approved by UCSI University's Senate and admitted as a candidate for Doctoral programme (Level 8, MQF). Student must demonstrate appropriate progress during the candidature period.
2. Candidate with Bachelor's degree who are registered for Master's degree programmes may apply to convert their candidacy to the Doctoral Degree programmes within one (1) year after Master's degree registration, subjected to:
   • Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral degree level
   • Rigorous internal evaluation by the UCSI University.
   • Approved by the UCSI University Senate.

Note: The requirement to pass Mathematics and English at SPM level in the first and second items can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/higher achievement.

English Language Requirements

For International Students

• CEFR: Mid B2
• MUET: 4
• IELTS Academic: 6
• TOEFL IBT: 60
• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5
• Pearson Test of English: 59
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency): 169
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (ii. Linguaskill Online): 169
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (iii. Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online)): 250
• O-Level English/IGCSE: C
• Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS: Minimum score of 109

• International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme's English language requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling in the English for Tertiary Education programme.
• Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English language qualifications students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
• Applicants who have met the respective academic programme's English language requirements may be advised by the Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking additional English proficiency courses.

Semester 1

• Advanced Research Methods in Mathematical Sciences

Semester 2 to 9

• PhD Thesis

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