(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.
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| Public Holidays | Week start | Week end | Academic Week |
| 1 Jul | 6 Jul | Registration – 1 Jul (Mon) | |
| ** Orientation Week 2 – 6 Jul (Tue – Sat) | |||
| *8 Jul Awal Muharram | 9 Jul | 13 Jul | Week 1 – Class Starts (9 Jul) |
| 15 Jul | 20 Jul | Week 2 | |
| 22 Jul | 27 Jul | Week 3 | |
| 29 Jul | 3 Aug | Week 4 | |
| 5 Aug | 10 Aug | Week 5 | |
| 12 Aug | 17 Aug | Week 6 | |
| 19 Aug | 24 Aug | Week 7 | |
| 26-Aug | 31-Aug | Week 8 | |
2-Sep | 7-Sep | Week 9 | |
9-Sep | 14-Sep | Week 10 | |
16-Sep Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday & Malaysia Day | 17-Sep | 21-Sep | Week 11 |
23-Sep | 28-Sep | Week 12 | |
| 30-Sep | 5-Oct | Week 13 | |
| 7-Oct | 12-Oct | Week 14 | |
| 14-Oct | 16-Oct | Self Study | |
17-Oct | 19-Oct | Final Examination | |
| 21-Oct | 25-Oct | Final Examination | |
| 28-Oct | 29-Oct | Final Examination | |
| 31-Oct Deepavali | 30-Oct | 2-Nov | Semester Break |
| 1-Nov Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | |||
| 4-Nov | 9-Nov | Semester Break | |
| 11 Nov | 17 Nov | Semester Break |
* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day
**Orientation (Jul 2024 sem) – Not compulsary for returning students
Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
| Public Holidays | Week start | Week end | Academic Week |
| Registration (12 Oct) – Sat | |||
| 14-Oct | 18-Oct | Orientation Week (14 Oct – 18 Oct) | |
| 21-Oct | 25-Oct | Week 1 – Class starts (21 Oct) | |
| 31-Oct Thu Deepavali | 28-Oct | 2-Nov | Deepavali Break |
| 1-Nov Fri Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | 4-Nov | 8-Nov | Week 2 |
| 11 Nov | 15 Nov | Week 3 |
| Public Holidays | Week start | Week end | Academic Week |
| 18-Nov | **Registration & Orientation – 18 Nov (Mon) | ||
| 19-Nov | 23-Nov | Week 1 – Class starts for all (19 Nov) | |
| 25-Nov | 30-Nov | Week 2 | |
| 2-Dec | 7-Dec | Week 3 | |
| 9-Dec | 14-Dec | Week 4 | |
| 16-Dec | 21-Dec | Week 5 | |
| 25-Dec Wed Christmas Day | 23-Dec | 28-Dec | Week |
| 1-Jan Wed New Year | 30-Dec | 4-Jan | Week 7 |
| 6-Jan | 11-Jan | Week 8 | |
| 13-Jan | 18-Jan | Week 9 | |
20-Jan | 25-Jan | Week 10 | |
| 29 Jan Wed Chinese New Year | 27-Jan | 1-Feb | Mid-sem Break |
| 3-Feb | 8-Feb | Week 11 | |
| 11 Feb Tue Thaipusam | 10-Feb | 15-Feb | Week 12 |
| 17-Feb | 22-Feb | Week 13 | |
| 24-Feb | 1-Mar | Week 14 | |
| 3-Mar | 8-Mar | Study Week | |
| 10-Mar | 15-Mar | Final Examination | |
| 17 Mar Mon Nuzul Al-Quran | 17-Mar | 22-Mar | Final Examination |
| 24-Mar | 29-Mar | Semester Break | |
| 31 Mar Mon Hari Raya Aidilfitri | 31-Mar | 5-Apr | Semester Break |
| 7-Apr | 12-Apr | Semester Break |
* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day
**Registration and Orientation (Nov 2024 sem) – for late registration students who did not manage to go through orientation in MOOC semester
Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
