Doctor of Philosophy, Field of Research : Physics
(MQA/SWA0501)
- Doctor of Philosophy, Field of Research : Physics
- Entry Requirement
- Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
- Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
- Classification of Subjects
- Career Prospects
- MQA certificate
Awarding Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
Teaching Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
Programme Name | Doctor of Philosophy | |||
Final Award |
Doctor of Philosophy | |||
Programme Code | PSCZ3 | |||
NEC Code |
0533 (Physics) | |||
Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation |
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia) |
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Language(s) of Instructions |
Bahasa Melayu English |
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Mode of Study | Conventional | |||
Mode of operation | Self-govern | |||
Study Scheme | Full Time | |||
Study Duration |
Minimum: 2 ½ years |
UNIVERSITY ENTRY REQUIREMENT
● 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 are 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.
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENT
● Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Physics, or
● Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics Education, and other physics related fields (subject to the Department’s panel).
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT)
● Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – 550 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – 6.0
PEO 1:
Knowledgeable and skillful in catering to knowledge-intensive industries in the field of Physics through application of research and innovation skills.
PEO 2:
Competent to advice and solve on contemporary issues, and proposed new solutions and innovations for development and advancement in the field of Physics.
PEO 3:
Equipped with professional skills critical to excel within a multicultural, transnational work and learning environment.
PLO 1:
Synthesize, critique, apply, and extend in-depth relevant knowledge independently using innovative techniques, tools, and skills in the field of Physics as a basis for research to produce new ideas and solution.
PLO 2:
Create new concept/theories/solutions/practice through independent research and originality that satisfies international standards within the field of Physics using the latest techniques, tools, and skills.
PLO 3:
Integrate highly advanced and specialized research methodologies based on the forefront knowledge and latest development in the field of Physics to solve complex research problems with reasonable degree of originality.
PLO 4:
Demonstrate decent collaboration with peers, scholarly communities and society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.
PLO 5:
Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills, ideas and research findings using appropriate methods to peers, scholarly communities, and societies through various medium.
PLO 6:
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.
PLO 7:
Demonstrate skills in designing, critical evaluation, and analysing numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools to support and enhance research activities.
PLO 8:
Demonstrate leadership, professionalism and management skills, and take full responsibility for own work, and significantly for others in the research organization.
PLO 9:
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.
PLO 10:
Develop potential commercialisation research output.
PLO 11:
Demonstrate adherence to legal, professional and contribute to the development of ethical sound codes of practice.
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 6013 | Research Methodology | Major | 0 | Offered by faculty |
3. | 1 – 3 | PSCZ XY00 | Research | Major | – | Supervisor |
NOTE:
Research course with course code starting with PSCZ XY00 must be registered every semester
X – refers to the year of study
Y – refers to the the semester of study
Graduates of the programme can work as:
● Academia and research in public or private institutes
● Technology and engineering sector
● Energy and environmental sector
● Finance and data science
● Health and medical physics
● Industrial and manufacturing sector
● Government and public sector
● Entrepreneurship and startup companies
● Education e.g. teacher in schools and science colleges