UCSI University

Overview of (PhD) Doctor of Philosophy in Science in UCSI University Malaysia

The Doctorate of Philosophy is the Faculty of Applied Sciences’ leading postgraduate credential. Bringing together the best minds from academia and the industry, the programme sees academics working in tandem with their students on research in diverse fields. The University places much emphasis on fundamental research that provides greater understanding on the nature of science and applied research that leads to technology and innovation.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1

• Research Ethics & Academic Integrity
• Project & Laboratory Management
• PhD Research Project Planning & Proposal Presentation

Year 2

• PhD Research Project

Elective (select one)

• Academic Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• Project and Laboratory Management
• Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation

Year 3

• PhD Research Project
• Viva and Dissertation

CAREER PROSPECTS

Higher education institutes, government agencies, research institutes as well as any other companies that require knowledge worker.