Doctor of Philosophy

A sophisticated, multidisciplinary postgraduate degree program, the Doctor of Philosophy by Research (DOPR) is intended for applicants who are passionate about academic quality, research, and discovery. This curriculum is designed for people who want to further knowledge, work in academia, research, consulting, or speciality fields in a wide range of topics.
MAHSA University's DOPR program is a top choice for students who want to advance knowledge since it provides a credential that unlocks countless options in both industry and research.

Candidates will get a deep understanding of their chosen field of study, critical thinking abilities, and analytical skills through autonomous, original research under the direction of knowledgeable supervisors. MAHSA University DOPR graduates will be equipped to succeed in academic settings, research institutes, and other fields. They will be recognised by reputable academic institutions, research centres, and professional associations across the globe.

• A Master's degree in a relevant field from a university recognised by the Senate of MAHSA University; or
• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and a minimum CGPA of 3.67 who are registered in a Master's program may apply to transfer to a Doctorate program. They must comply with all requirements and demonstrate competency to conduct research at the Doctorate level, with approval from the University Senate. Equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate of MAHSA University may also be considered.

English Language Requirement for International Students:

• IELTS Band 6

• 6-month progress report and presentation: Preparation and presentation of a detailed progress report highlighting the research conducted, challenges faced, and future directions.
• Research Methodology Course: Completion of a course covering experimental design, statistical analysis, scientific writing, and project management.
• Defense of research proposal (DRP): Presentation of the research proposal before a panel of experts to validate objectives, methodologies, and timelines.
• Ethics approval (Animal/Human/Not applicable): Obtaining ethical clearance for studies involving animals, humans, or other applicable subjects.
• Research activities (methodology dependent): Implementation of approved research methodologies, including data collection, experimentation, and analysis.
• Data analysis: Processing, analyzing, and interpreting data using relevant tools and statistical methods.
• Thesis writing (chapters): Writing the thesis with regular consultations with supervisors, including all necessary sections such as introduction, methodology, results, and conclusion.
• Scientific paper publication: One published or accepted journal article and one published, accepted, or under review.
• Thesis submission: Submission of the finalized thesis in soft-bound format for examination.
• Viva-voce (Final): Defending the thesis and research findings before an examination panel.
• Post viva voce: Correction of the thesis based on examiner feedback and submission of the corrected thesis in hardbound format.

Key Research Areas include:

• Bibliometrics
• Oncology
• Ecogreen
• Supply Chain Network
• Biophysics
• Digital Image Processing
• Medical Education
• Electrical Power System
• Energy Management
• Bioinformatics
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Rehabilitation Devices
• Structural Mechanics
• Steel and Timber Engineering
• Basic and clinical-based research
• Construction Materials
• Mobility Management
• Modern Sanitary Landfill
• Design & Fabrication of Product
• Electronic/Medical Electronic devices
• Drug Discovery and Natural products
• Financial Economics
• Bio-sensor Device
• Biomedical/Medical Devices
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Operation Management
• Mammography
• Radiation Protection
• Finance
• Computed Tomography
• Marketing Management
• Disease Control
• Nanotechnology
• Robotics
• Geotechnique
• Human Resource Management
• Artificial Neural Network
• International Economics
• Survey on CPD
• Consumer Behaviour
• Bone Densitometry
• E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
• Marketing Information Systems
• Entrepreneurship
• Accounting Information Systems
• Public Sector Accounting
• International Business
• Islamic Finance
• Education Administration/Law
• Musculoskeletal
• Neurological
• Cardio-Respiratory
• Environmental Pollution
• Biological sciences
• Biomaterials
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Vector Control
• Industrial and Developmental Economics
• Hospitality Management & Food Service
• Food Safety and Waste Management
• Physiotherapy Professional Issues and Education
• Biomolecules (Drug Discovery and Development)
• Safe Use of Medicine and Effective Healthcare
• Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Building Design