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Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
About
The Doctor of Philosophy (Science) programme at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is a rigorous, research-focused doctoral degree offered at both the campuses. It is designed to develop scholars with the expertise to conduct independent, original research across diverse scientific disciplines such as Analytical chemistry, Applied chemistry, Chemical biology, Computational chemistry, Organic chemistry etc. The programme aims to foster innovation and expand the frontiers of scientific knowledge, equipping graduates with the skills to make significant contributions to their respective fields.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | RM 1 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | RM 16,250 |
Subjects
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Applied, Pure Sciences
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Other Sciences
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | RM 1 | RM 16,250 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | RM 19,450 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | RM 1 | RM 35,700 |
| Estimated cost per year | RM 1 | RM 11,900 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any of these:
- Master’s degree from UTAR and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate.
- A Master’s degree of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate.
- Candidates without a related Master’s degree in the field or working or research experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR.
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from UTAR with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and show evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate.
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate.
- Any other qualifications equivalent to the above as approved by the Senate.
English Requirements:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic/ IELTS Academic Online Band 5.0
- Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3.5
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 40 or Essential (Online) 7.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic/ PTE Academic (Online) 47
- Cambridge English Qualification and Tests (High B1 level in CEFR) /
Linguaskill Online 154 - ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107
Curriculum
Compulsory Courses:
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Research Methods in Science.
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Directed Reading in Science.
Research Component:
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Completion of a thesis that contributes original knowledge to the field of science.