M.Phil (Physics) – Research | Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Science

Master of Philosophy, Field of Research: Physics

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			Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi
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

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:

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.
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.
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.
To produce MSc students who can adapt to changes in environment and practice lifelong learning.
To produce MSc students with high integrity and who are ethically professional.

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