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Master of Philosophy, Field of Research: Physics

(MQA/SWA0305)
Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Programme Name Master of Philosophy in Physics
Final Award
 Master of Philosophy, Field of Research : Physics
NEC Code
 0533
Programme Code MSF
Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation
 MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS AGENCY (MQA)
Language(s) of Instructions
 Bahasa Melayu & English
Mode of Study Conventional
Mode of operation Self-govern
Study Scheme Full Time and Part time
Study Duration

Full Time: Minimum:  1 years; Maximum: 3 years

 

Part Time: Minimum: 2 years; Maximum: 4 years
Type of Semester No. of Semesters No. of weeks per semester
Full Time Part Time  Full Time Part Time
Normal 3 6 14 14

 

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

  • A Master’s Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate; or
  • Candidates who a currently registered in a Master’s Degree programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and approved by the Graduate Studies Committee of the respective faculty and the Senate.

MASTER’s DEGREE

  • A Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
  • A qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate.

 

The programme objectives are:

  1. To produce MSc students who are very knowledgeable and theoretically sound and are able to apply these for the analysis and solution of problems where these leads to new or substantially improved insights and performances.
  2. To produce MSc students who can think critically and creatively thus capable of generating and developing new knowledge, products, materials or methods for the benefits of mankind.
  3. To produce MSc students with excellent communication skills, capable of communicating effectively both technically and theoretically in various context and with various related parties, thus sharing new knowledge with other researchers from other institutions, universities and also industrialists.
  4. To produce MSc students who can adapt to changes in environment and practice lifelong learning.
  5. To produce MSc students with high integrity and who are ethically professional.

https://science.utm.my/pg/wp-content/uploads/sites/120/2015/11/MSF-Programme-Learning-Outcomes.pdf

No. Year
Offered		 Course Code Course Name Classification
(Major / Minor/ Elective)		 Credit Value Remarks
1. 1 UHXP / UHXW 6XX3 Compulsory University Course Elective 3 Offered by university
2. 1 USCP 0010 Research Methodology Major 0 Offered by faculty
3. 1 – 2 MSCF XX00 / MSCF XX10 Thesis Major – Supervisor

Graduates of the program can work as

  1. Research officer – Research Institute, university and industries
  2. Science Officer — Research Institute, university and industries
  3. Physics Teacher – Schools and colleges
  4. Quality control officer – Industries
  5. Industrial materials scientist
  6. Material testing and analysis expert

MQA certificate

Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Science