faculty of

Doctor of Philosophy in Science

JPT/BPP (U)1000-801/156/Jld4 (13)
(MQA/PA14204) (N/421/18/0059) 01/28

Background of Program

This programme is to produce PhD graduates who are trained and are capable of applying their knowledge and skills in general and specifically to their roles as academicians, researchers, consultants, administrators, managers, and trainers among others in public or private sectors in the biological and biochemistry field. Hence, this course will emphasise on both theories and application of scientific skills to ensure that these graduates require what it takes to contribute in the industries either locally or internationally.

Aim of Study

The main objective of this programme is to produce PhD graduates who are trained and are capable of applying their knowledge and skills in general and specifically to their roles as academicians, researchers, consultants, administrators, managers, and trainers among others in public or private sectors in the biological and biochemistry field. Hence, this course will emphasise on both theories and application of scientific skills to ensure that these graduates require what it takes to contribute in the industries either locally or internationally.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO     Description
PEO 1
Produce knowledgeable and competent graduates through research in relevant fields to meet local and international demands
PEO 2
Inculcate graduates with scientific, critical thinking and practical skills leading towards innovative ideas and solutions in relevant fields
PEO 3
Enhance leadership qualities of graduates that practice life-long learning to prepare for or as an enhancement in their professional careers
PEO 4
Produce graduates with technopreneurial, management and business capabilities to match with millennial needs
PEO 5
Cultivate graduates who uphold professionalism and social responsibilities by adhering to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice.

Program Learning Objective (PLO)

PLO     Description
PLO 1
Construct an independent research that covers a variety of specialized disciplines and knowledge in health science. [Cluster : Knowledge & understanding]
PLO 2
Conduct research and adopt protocols/procedures from previous studies where applicable [Cluster : Functional work skill]
PLO 3
Engage with other health science professionals with high responsibility for networking [Cluster : Functional work skill]
PLO 4
Develop effective professional collaboration among academic peers and health professionals [Cluster: Ethics and professionalism]
PLO 5
Communicate effectively as an individual, leader and team member. [Cluster : Functional work skill]
PLO 6
Justify decisions based on research problems and concern arises in the health sciences field. [Cluster – Cognitive skills]
PLO 7
Utilize ICT Platform for adaptation of lifelong learning to meet the future challenges in health sciences industries. [Cluster : Functional work skills]
PLO 8
Innovate ideas from research into entrepreneurial possibilities. [Cluster – Personal and entrepreneurial skills]

Campus

UCMI Main Campus Batu Muda

Programme Status

Full Accreditation

Programme Code

MQA/PA 14204

Specialisation

Science

Study Mode

Full Time

Study Level

PhD

Intake

January and July

Duration

Duration of Study: -
Full time : 3 Years
Part time : 4 Years

Medium of Instructions

English

Credit Hours

-

Career Prospects

Doctor of Philosophy in Science emphasized various competencies needed in order to produce holistic graduates. The career opportunity of the graduates are academician in Higher Education Institutes, scientist, reference experts, consultants and product specialist.

Admission Requirements

  • A master’s degree accepted by UCMI senate
  • Other qualifications equivalent to master’s degree that are accepted by UCMI senate
  • Student with bachelor’s degree who are registered for master’s degree programmes by research may apply to convert their candidacy to the doctoral degree programme within ONE (1) year after master’s degree registration, subjected to:
  • Must have first class bachelors’ degree
  • Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral degree level
  • Must have minimum ONE (1) publication (SCOPUS – indexed)
  • Approval by the UCMI Senate.

Admission Fee

RM200

Opportunities For Further Studies :

Development excellent research skills & expertise, Professional Certificate in any specialised fields of Health Science-related multidiscipline