MSC Phd Research Mode

MSC Phd Research Mode is a PhD program taught at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (For MSc: Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters. Part-) options.

The Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering are research-mode postgraduate programmes at Universiti Sains Malaysia’s School of Chemical Engineering. Students work on research areas that include Nanotechnology, Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering, Biochemical/Bioprocessing, Separation Processes, Treatment of Solid, Gas, Wastewater and Toxic Materials, Advanced Process Control, Plant Safety and Hazard Analysis, and Petroleum and Gas Processing.

Study is conducted as full-time or part-time. The research work involves literature review, proposal presentation, planning and conducting experimental work, modelling and simulation, preparation and submission of research articles, and thesis submission for examination. Students are closely guided by a main supervisor and assisted by a co-supervisor.

The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Phd Research Mode at Universiti Sains Malaysia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Universiti Sains Malaysia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Universiti Sains Malaysia as pre-requiste for admission in MSC Phd Research Mode.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

For MSc applicants should possess the following:

• Bachelor degree.
• CGPA of at least 2.75/4.00; or
• CGPA of 2.50 - 2.74/4.00 with Research experience – 1 year; or Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or One(1) academic publication in related field; or Grade B for major/ elective courses; or Grade B+ for final year project.
• CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 (Honours degree) with Research experience - 5 years; or Professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND One (1) academic publications in related field; or Grade B for major/elective courses; or Grade B+ for final year project.
• A PEL A Certificate (APEL T-7).

For PhD applicants should possess the following:

• Master degree (Coursework or Mixed Mode) with CGPA of at least 3.00 / 4.00; or CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99 with Research experience – 2 years; or Professional experience in related field – 2 years; or Two (2) academic publications in the field; or Grade B+ for major/elective courses; or Grade B+ for Coursework Mode or P for Mixed Mode dissertation/project; or
• Master degree (Research Mode). For non-CGPA qualifications, please refer to IPS for confirmation.

Language Requirement (Applicable to international applicants only): Applicants should possess the following: MUET minimum 3.5; or IELTS minimum 5.0; or TOEFL iBT minimum 40; or TOEFL Essentials (online) minimum 7.5; or PTE Academic minimum 47; or Cambridge English: B1/B2/C1/C2/Linguaskill Online minimum 154; or English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and Master level is English; or English courses offered by British Council (The level of qualification and the relevant courses are to be identified by the University Postgraduate Studies Council ); or English courses from selected Malaysian public/private University or institution (The level of qualification and the relevant courses are to be identified by the University Postgraduate Studies Council)

Please check detail of study units at https://chemical.eng.usm.my/news/137-msc-phd-research-mode

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.