(R/0500/8/0004) (06/28) (MQA/FA6153)
January, April, July and October
Full-time: Minimum : 3 years, Maximum : 5 years.
Part-time: Minimum : 4 years, Maximum: 6 years.
Full-Time, Part-Time
The Doctor of Philosophy in Science programme aims to develop individuals who are able to create knowledge through innovative research and develop new techniques and practices that are significant to a field of research.
This programme seeks to produce graduates who can carry out specialized areas of research in science for the benefit of society and the nation. Graduates will also be able to respond to problems with innovative ideas translated to new knowledge. They will be able to communicate research findings through critical dialogue and interpersonal skills and develop intellectual property and promote knowledge expansion.
Candidates will be exposed to the many aspects of research activity including critical analysis of literature, identifying an area of contribution, gathering information and communicating ideas through journal publications and conferences. Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Science programme at QIU will develop into leaders and innovators in the fields of Science.
Field of Study:
Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
or
Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.
English Proficiency Requirement
International students: IELTS Band 5.5 / MUET Band 4 or its equivalent
List of Compulsory Courses/Modules Offered
For enquiries on our programme fees and funding, please fill up the form below or you may contact our Student Recruitment Division representative. We offer many funding opportunities to support students. Check out our Financial Assistance Page to find out more.
Full-time: Minimum 2 years/Maximum 4 years
Part-time: Minimum 3 years/ Maximum 5 years
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| Week Start | Week End | Academic Week | Activity | Public Holidays | |||
| 28-Jun Sat | Registration | Awal Muharam | 27-Jun Fri | ||||
| 30-Jun Mon | 4-Jul Fri | Orientation | |||||
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| 14-Jul Mon | 18-Jul Fri | Week 2 | Learning Week | ||||
| 21-Jul Mon | 25-Jul Fri | Week 3 | Learning Week | ||||
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| 18-Aug Mon | 22-Aug Fri | Week 7 | Learning Week | ||||
| 25-Aug Mon | 29-Aug Fri | Week 8 | Learning Week | ||||
| 1-SepMon | 5-Sep Fri | Mid-Semester Break | Merdeka Day | 1-Sep Mon | |||
| Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | 5-Sep Fri | ||||||
| 8-Sep Mon | 12-Sep Fri | Week 9 | Learning Week | ||||
| 15-Sep Mon | 19-Sep Fri | Week 10* | Learning Week | Malaysia Day | 16-Sep Tue | ||
| 22-Sep Mon | 26-Sep Fri | Week 11 | Learning Week | ||||
| 29-Sep Mon | 3-Oct Fri | Week 12 | Learning Week | ||||
| 6-Oct Mon | 10-Oct Fri | Week 13 | Learning Week | ||||
| 13-Oct Mon | 17-Oct Fri | Week 14 | Learning Week | ||||
| 22-Oct Wed | 25-Oct Sat | Week 15 | Self-Study Week | Deepavali | 20-Oct Mon | ||
| 27-Oct Mon | 1-Nov Sat | Week 16 | Final Examination | ||||
| 3-Nov Mon | 6-Nov Thur | Week 17 | Final Examination | Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | 7-Nov Fri | ||
| 10-Nov Mon | 14-Nov Fri | Semester Break | |||||
| 17-Nov Mon | 21-Nov Fri | Semester Break | |||||
