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Doctor of Philosophy, Field of Research: Bioscience

(MQA/SWA0455)
Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Programme Name Doctor of Philosophy in Field of Research : Bioscience
Final Award
Doctor of Philosophy
NEC Code
0510
Programme Code PSCS3
Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education
Language(s) of Instructions
Bahasa Melayu & English
Mode of Study Conventional
Study Scheme Full Time
Study Duration

Minimum:  3 years (6 semester); Maximum: 8 years (16 semester)

 

 

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

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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.

     

    PEO1:

    Knowledgeable and skillful in catering to knowledge-intensive industries in the field of Bioscience through application of research and innovation skills.

    Berpengetahuan dan berketerampilan untuk memenuhi pengetahuan intensif industri dalam bidang Biosains melalui penerapan kemahiran penyelidikan dan inovasi

     

    PEO2:

    Competent to advice and solve on contemporary issues, and proposed new solutions and innovations for development and advancement in the field of Bioscience.

    Kompeten untuk memberi memberi nasihat dan menyelesaikan isu kontemporari, serta mencadangkan penyelesaian dan inovasi baharu untuk pembangunan dan kemajuan dalam bidang Biosains.

    PEO3:

    Equipped with professional skills critical to excel within a multicultural, transnational work and learning environment.

    Dilengkapi dengan kemahiran profesional yang penting untuk cemerlang dalam persekitaran kerja pelbagai budaya, transnasional dan pembelajaran.

    Year/ Semester 

    (Total Semester)

    Ph.D.

    1/1 (Sem. 1)

    PSCS 1100

    1/2 (Sem. 2)

    PSCS 1200

    2/1 (Sem. 3)

    PSCS 2100

    2/2 (Sem. 4)

    PSCS 2200

    3/1 (Sem. 5)

    PSCS 3100

    3/2 (Sem. 6)

    PSCS 3200

    4/1 (Sem. 7)

    PSCS 4100

    4/2 (Sem. 8)

    PSCS 4200

    5/1 Sem. (9)

    PSCS 5100

    5/2 (Sem. 10)

    PSCS 5200

    6/1 (Sem. 11)

    PSCS 6100

    6/2 (Sem. 12)

    PSCS 6200

    7/1 (Sem. 13)

    PSCS 7100

    7/2 (Sem. 14)

    PSCS 7200

    8/1 (Sem. 15)

    PSCS 8100

    8/2 Sem. (16)

    PSCS 8200

    (maximum semester)

    Graduates of the program can work as

     

    1. Academician
    2. Microbiologist
    3. Research Officer
    4. Clinical Manager
    5. Environmental Officer
    6. Quality Assurance Officer
    7. Postdoctoral Researcher
    8. Corporate Learning Advisor
    9. Biotechnology Engineer
    10. Professional Editor
    11. Bio-entrepreneurs
    12. Enforcement Officer
    13. Lab Analyst & Executive
    14. Underwriting Associate
    15. Equipment/Chemical Specialist
    16. Biomanufacturing Associate
    17. Product Specialist
    18. Consultant
    19. Regulatory Affairs Specialist

      Many of our alumni transition directly into full-time positions, spanning various sectors in Malaysia, both biological and non-biological industries, as well as government or private enterprises, and various public services. These sectors encompass hospitals, universities, and research institutions like IMR, MARDI, FRIM, SIRIM, and MPOB. Graduates from our program find employment as Biotechnologist, Microbiologists, Biomedical Scientists, Biotechnology Engineers, Research Officers, Postdoctoral Researchers, Clinical Research Associates, Project Managers, Environmental Officers, Product Specialists, Regulatory Affairs Specialists, Entrepreneur more. Additionally, some of our alumni choose to pursue further studies, either locally or abroad, in advanced fields of biotechnology such as cancer and stem cell research, proteomics, metabolic engineering and bioinformatics. A number of them them also become academics, either in universities or private educational institutions

       

      PLO1:

      Synthesize, critique, apply, and extend in-depth relevant knowledge independently using innovative techniques, tools, and skills in the field of Bioscience as a basis for research to produce new ideas and solution.

      Mensintesis, mengkritik, mengguna, dan memperluas pengetahuan yang berkaitan secara mendalam menggunakan teknik, alatan dan kemahiran inovatif dalam bidang Biosains sebagai asas penyelidikan untuk menghasilkan idea dan penyelesaian baharu.

       

      PLO2:

      Create new concept/theories/solutions/practice through independent researchandoriginalitythatsatisfiesinternationalstandardswithinthefield of Bioscience using the latest techniques, tools, and skills.

      Mencipta konsep/teori/penyelesaian/amalan baharu melalui penyelidikan bebas dan keaslian yang memenuhi piawai antarabangsa dalam bidang Biosains menggunakan teknik, alatan, dan kemahiran terkini.

       

      PLO3:

      Integrate highly advanced and specialized research methodologies based ontheforefrontknowledgeandlatestdevelopmentinthefieldofBioscience to solve complex research problems with reasonable degree of originality.

      Mengintegrasi metodologi penyelidikan yang maju dan khusus berdasarkan pengetahuan terkehadapan dan perkembangan terkini dalam bidang Biosains untuk menyelesaikan masalah penyelidikan yang kompleks dengan dengan darjah keaslian yang bersesuaian.

       

      PLO4:

      Demonstrate decent collaboration with peers, scholarly communities and society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.

      Mempamerkan kerjasama yang baik dengan rakan sebaya, komuniti ilmiah dan masyarakat umum dalam bidang kepakaran dan penyelidikan yang berkaitan.

       

      PLO5:

      Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills, ideas and research findings using appropriate methods to peers, scholarly communities, and societies through various medium.

      Menyampaikan pengetahuan, kemahiran, idea dan hasil penyelidikan dengan berkesan menggunakan kaedah yang sesuai kepada rakan sebaya, komuniti ilmiah, dan masyarakat melalui pelbagai medium.

       

      PLO6:

      Use, improve existing or develop new appropriate tools or methodologies using a broad range of digital technology, media and software to support and enhance research activities.

      Menggunakan, memperbaiki atau membangunkan alatan atau metodologi baharu yang sesuai dengan menggunakan pelbagai teknologi digital, media dan perisian untuk menyokong dan meningkatkan aktiviti penyelidikan.

       

      PLO7:

      Demonstrate skills in designing, critical evaluation, and analysing numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools to support and enhance research activities.

      Menunjukkan kemahiran dalam mereka bentuk, menjalankan penilaian kritikal, serta menganalisis data berangka dan bergrafik menggunakan alat kuantitatif atau kualitatif dalam menyokong dan meningkatkan aktiviti penyelidikan.

       

      PLO8:

      Demonstrate leadership, professionalism and management skills, and take full responsibility for own work, and significantly for others in the research organization.

      Menunjukkan kepemimpinan, profesionalisme dan kemahiran pengurusan, serta bertanggungjawab sepenuhnya terhadap kerja sendiri, dan secara signifikan untuk orang lain dalam organisasi penyelidikan.

       

      PLO9:

      Demonstrate the ability to manage and enhance own self- and if necessary, can be accountable for overall management of one’s research organization and professional development.

      Mempamerkan keupayaan untuk mengurus dan meningkatkan kemajuan diri dan jika perlu mampu bertanggungjawab untuk menguruskan keseluruhan organisasi penyelidikan dan pengembangan profesional seseorang.

       

      PLO10:

      Develop potential commercialisation research output.

      Membangunkan hasil penyelidikan yang berpotensi untuk dikomersialkan.

       

      PLO11:

      Demonstrate adherence to legal, professional and contribute to the development of ethical sound codes of practice.

      Mempamerkan tingkahlaku yang mematuhi kepatuhan kepada undang- undang, profesional dan menyumbang dalam pembangunan kod dan amalan etika yang sihat.

       

       

      Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Science