Doctor of Philosophy, Field of Research : Physics
(MQA/SWA0501)
- Doctor of Philosophy, Field of Research : Physics
- Entry Requirement
- Programme Objectives
- Programme Learning Outcomes
- Classification of Subjects
- Career Prospects
| Awarding Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| Teaching Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| Programme Name | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics | |||
| Final Award |
Doctor of Philosophy, Field of Research : Physics | |||
| NEC Code |
0533 |
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| Programme Code | PSF | |||
| 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: 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 |
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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD students who can adapt to changes in environment and practice lifelong learning.
- To produce PhD 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 – 3 | PSCF XX00 / PSCF XX10 | Thesis | Major | – | Supervisor |
Graduates of the program can work as
- Research officer – Research Institute, university and industries
- Science Officer — Research Institute, university and industries
- Physics Teacher – Schools and colleges
- Quality control officer – Industries
- Industrial materials scientist
- Material testing and analysis expert