Doctor of Philosophy, Field of Research: Chemistry
(MQA/SWA0312)
- Programme Specification
- Entry Requirement
- Programme Objectives
- Classification of Subjects
- Career Prospects
| Awarding Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| Teaching Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| Programme Name | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry | |||
| Final Award |
Doctor of Philosophy, Field of Research : Chemistry | |||
| NEC Code |
0531 |
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| Programme Code | PSK/PSCK3/PSCC3 | |||
| Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation |
Ministry of Higher Education |
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| 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: 3 years; Maximum: 6 years
Part Time: Minimum: 4 years; Maximum: 8 years |
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| Type of Semester | No. of Semesters | No. of weeks per semester | ||
| Full Time | Part Time | Full Time | Part Time | |
| Normal | 6 | 8 | 14 | 14 |
updates : 6 may 2021
The objective of the programme are to produce
- Graduate whom will be successful in their careers especially in the field of chemistry.
- Graduate whom will set and meet their own goals for career fulfillment especially in the field of chemistry.
- Graduate whom will continue professional development.
- Graduate whom will engage the international dimensions of their profession.
| 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 – 3 | PSCK XX00 / PSCK XX10 | Thesis | Major | – | Supervisor |
Graduates of the program can work as
- lecturers or researchers at higher learning institutions,
- chemists or scientists in private and government research institutions such as MARDI, PORIM, RRI, PRSS, AMREC, SIRIM and MINT etc
- officer in government agencies or industries in which sound knowledge of chemistry and high levels of generic skills are required.