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PhD (Statistics) - School of Mathematical Sciences

  • Programmes: Pure Sciences
  • Mode Of Study: Research
  • Qualification type: PhD
  • Commitment: Full Time, Part Time
  • Path: On Campus
  • School/Centre/Institute: School of Mathematical Sciences

PhD (Statistics) - School of Mathematical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    The programme is to produce experts in the field of statistics who are able to undertake research and development activities in addition to the teaching of statistics at the postgraduate level.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    1. Statistics

    • Applied Statistics
    • Quality Control
    • Experimental Design
    • Branching Process
    • Regression Analysis
    • Time Series
    • Industrial Statistics
    • Econometrics
    • Spatial Modelling
    • Data Mining
    • Categorical Data Analysis

    Expertise available in the following School:
    School of Mathematical Sciences

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
    • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    Not Applicable

  • DURATION

    Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

    Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3350.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00 (PhD) 
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2775.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00 (PhD) 
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1250.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 (PhD) 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1113.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 (PhD) 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Mathematics) - School of Mathematical Sciences

  • Programmes: Pure Sciences
  • Mode Of Study: Research
  • Qualification type: PhD
  • Commitment: Full Time, Part Time
  • Path: On Campus
  • School/Centre/Institute: School of Mathematical Sciences

PhD (Mathematics) - School of Mathematical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    The programme is to produce experts in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics who are able to undertake research and development activities in addition to teaching of Computational and Applied Mathematics at the postgraduate level.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    1. Pure Mathematics

    • Algebra
    • Complex Analysis
    • Groups and Moufang Loops
    • Finite Groups Representation Theory
    • Geometric Function Theory
    • Coding Theory
    • Analysis
    • Number Theory

    2. Applied Mathematics

    • Numerical Analysis
    • Parallel Numerical Algorithms
    • Cryptography
    • Functional Differential Equations
    • Convergence and Learning Algorithms of Neural Network
    • Differential Equations
    • Neural Networks
    • Numerical Linear Algebra
    • Optimazations

    3. Operation Research

    • Inventory Control
    • Network Flow
    • Multiple Criteria Decision Making
    • Maintenance Modelling
    • Linear Programming
    • Production Management
    • Decision Analysis
    • Data Envelopment Analysis

    4. Computer Aided Geometric Design

    • Computer Aided Geometric Design
    • Optimization
    • Computer Graphics

    5. Mathematical Modelling

    • Mathematical Modelling
    • Environmental Evaluation Modelling
    • Environmental System Modelling
    • Adaptive Digital Signal Processing
    • Phase-field Modelling
    • Computational Intelligence

    Expertise available in the following School:
    School of Mathematical Sciences

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
    • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    • Not Applicable

  • DURATION

    Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

    Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,350.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00 (PhD) 
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,775.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00 (PhD) 
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,250.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 (PhD) 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,113.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 (PhD )
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Physic) - School of Distance Education

  • Programmes: Pure Sciences
  • Mode Of Study: Research
  • Qualification type: PhD
  • Commitment: Full Time, Part Time
  • Path: On Campus
  • School/Centre/Institute: School of Physics

PhD (Physic) - School of Distance Education

  • OVERVIEW

    The postgraduate degrees of Physic offer students to be experts such as physics semiconductor, computational solid state physics, radiation physics, solid state physics, renewable physics, amorphous semiconductor, materials science, medical physics and physics . The programmes provide an excellent atmosphere for students to conduct independent and original research, where excellent supervision and guidance are provided by academic staffs who are accomplished specialists in their respective scientific disciplines.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    1. Physics

    • Physics Semi-Conductor
    • Computational Solid State Physics
    • Radiation Physics
    • Solid State Physics
    • Renewable Physics
    • Amorphous Semiconductor
    • Materials Science
    • Medical Physics
    • Physics

    Expertise available in the following School:
    School of Distance Education

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
    • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

    Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,350.00 
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,775.00 
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,250.00 
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,113.00 
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Mathematics) – School of Distance Education

  • Programmes: Pure Sciences
  • Mode Of Study: Research
  • Qualification type: PhD
  • Commitment: Full Time, Part Time
  • Path: On Campus
  • School/Centre/Institute: School of Distance Education

PhD (Mathematics) - School of Distance Education

  • OVERVIEW

    The postgraduate degrees of Mathematics offer students to be experts such as pure mathematics, numerical analysis, operation research, computer aided geometric design and mathematical modelling. The programmes provide an excellent atmosphere for students to conduct independent and original research, where excellent supervision and guidance are provided by academic staffs who are accomplished specialists in their respective scientific disciplines.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    1. Pure Mathematics

    • Algebra
    • Complex Analysis
    • Groups and Moufang Loops
    • Finite Groups Representation Theory
    • Geometric Function Theory
    • Coding Theory
    • Analysis
    • Number Theory

    2. Numerical Analysis

    • Parallel Numerical Algorithms
    • Cryptography
    • Functional Differential Equations
    • Convergence and Learning Algorithms of Neural Network
    • Differential Equations
    • Neural Networks
    • Numerical Linear Algebra
    • Optimazations

    3. Operation Research

    • Inventory Control
    • Network Flow
    • Multiple Criteria Decision Making
    • Maintenance Modelling
    • Linear Programming
    • Production Management
    • Decision Analysis
    • Data Envelopment Analysis

    4. Computer Aided Geometric Design

    • Computer Aided Geometric Design
    • Quality Control
    • Computer Graphics

    5. Mathematical Modelling

    • Mathematical Modelling
    • Environmental Evaluation Modelling
    • Environmental System Modelling
    • Adaptive Digital Signal Processing
    • Phase-field Modelling
    • Computational Intelligence

    Expertise available in the following School:
    School of Distance Education

  • ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
    • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

    Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3350.00 
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2775.00 
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,250.00 
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,113.00 
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Chemistry) - School of Distance Education

  • Programmes: Pure Sciences
  • Mode Of Study: Research
  • Qualification type: PhD
  • Commitment: Full Time, Part Time
  • Path: On Campus
  • School/Centre/Institute: School of Distance Education

PhD (Chemistry) - School of Distance Education

  • OVERVIEW

    The postgraduate degree of Chemistry offers students to be experts in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, coordination chemistry, organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, computational chemistry, polymer chemistry, environmental chemistry, green chemistry, material chemistry, natural product, and biochemistry. The programme provides an excellent atmosphere for students to conduct independent and original research, where excellent supervision and guidance are provided by academic staffs who are accomplished specialists in their respective scientific disciplines.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Physical Chemistry
    • Coordination Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Organometallic Chemistry
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Computational Chemistry
    • Polymer Chemistry
    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Natural Product
    • Biochemistry

    Expertise available in the following School:

    School of Distance Education

     

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
    • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

    Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3350.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00 (PhD) 
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2775.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00 (PhD) 
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,250.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 (PhD) 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,113.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 (PhD) 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

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