By Research

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (N/520/8/0110) (07/28) (MQA/PA 14730)

Programme Overview:

The objectives of the programme are to:

1. Produce graduates that are able to apply advanced knowledge, practical and analytical skills to state of the art engineering research problem identification and development of solutions.

2. Produce graduates that are able to foster active research with team work and leadership skills through effective communication of research work while demonstrating accountability in conducting research.

3. Produce graduates that are able to manage research with adherence to ethical, moral, legal and professional requirements while engaged in continuous learning and personal development.

Intake:

Rolling Intake (throughout the year)

Duration:

Full time (Malaysian & International students) - 3 years

Part time (Malaysian students ONLY) - 4 years

Campus:

KL Main Campus

Compulsory

  • Research Methodology
  • Doctoral Research

Career Prospects

  • Academic positions in institutions of higher learning
  • Researcher and Development Engineer
  • Researcher or Scientist in research institutions
  • Engineering Consultants in high technology firms
  • Advanced standing in your specialized engineering area of choice

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • A Master's Degree (MQF, Level 7) in Engineering or Engineering Technology or Engineering Science accepted by the Higher Educational Provider (HEP) Senate; OR
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's Degree (MQF, Level 7) in Engineering or Engineering Technology or Engineering Science that are accepted by the HEP Senate.

English Language Requirements

Malaysian Students

  • MUET Band 3.5 or IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or equivalent OR 
  • Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Master studies was in English

International Students

  • IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or equivalent OR
  • Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Master studies was in English

      

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CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

TELEPHONE: +603-41450100
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EMAIL : cpsr@tarc.edu.my

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