Master of Philosophy Field of Research : Chemistry

All research students must enrol in Research Methodology (USCP 6013) and at least one of the University’s General Courses (subjected to courses offered in each semester listed in SPS website).

1. Knowledgeable and skilful in catering to knowledge-intensive industries in
the field of Chemistry through application of research and innovation
skills
Berpengetahuan dan mahir dalam memenuhi industri pengetahuan
intensif dalam bidang Kimia melalui penerapan kemahiran
penyelidikan dan inovasi.
2. Competent to advice and solve on contemporary issues and proposed
new solutions and innovations for development and advancement in the
field of Chemistry.
Kompeten untuk memberi nasihat dan menyelesaikan isu kontemporari,
serta mencadangkan penyelesaian dan inovasi baru untuk
pembangunan dan kemajuan dalam bidang Kimia.
3. Equipped with professional skills critical to excel within a multicultural,
transnational work and learning environment.
Dilengkapi dengan kemahiran profesional kritikal untuk cemerlang dalam
persekitaran kerja pelbagai budaya, transnasional dan pembelajaran.

1. Integrate and generate in-depth relevant knowledge independently using
innovative techniques, tools and skills for decision-making to manage and
resolve a complex problem in the field of Chemistry as a basis for research.
Mengintegrasikan dan menjana pengetahuan berkaitan secara mendalam
menggunakan teknik, alat dan kemahiran yang inovatif untuk membuat
keputusan bagi mengurus dan menyelesaikan masalah yang kompleks dalam
bidang Kimia sebagai asas penyelidikan.
2. Construct a critical and innovative solution for complex problems or issues in
the field of Chemistry through research using the latest development
techniques and skills.
Membina penyelesaian untuk masalah atau isu yang kompleks dalam bidang
Kimia secara kritikal dan inovatif melalui penyelidikan menggunakan
teknik dan kemahiran yang terkini.
3. Devise standard research methodology that is based on the forefront
knowledge and latest development in the field of Chemistry to solve
research problems with reasonable degree of originality.
Merangka metodologi penyelidikan yang standard berdasarkan
pengetahuan terkehadapan dan perkembangan terkini dalam bidang
Kimia untuk menyelesaikan masalah penyelidikan dengan tahap
keaslian yang bersesuaian.
4. Demonstrate effective collaboration with peers, scholarly communities and
society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.
Mempamerkan kerjasama yang berkesan dengan rakan sebaya, komuniti
ilmiah dan masyarakat umum dalam bidang kepakaran dan penyelidikan
yang berkaitan.
5. Communicate the knowledge, skills, ideas clearly using appropriate methods
to peers, experts, and non-experts through various mediums.
Menyampaikan pengetahuan, kemahiran, dan idea dengan jelas
menggunakan kaedah yang sesuai kepada rakan sebaya, pakar, dan bukan
pakar melalui pelbagai medium.
6. Use a broad range of suitable digital technologies, media, and software to
design, manage, analyse and report research studies.
Menggunakan pelbagai teknologi digital, media dan perisian yang sesuai
untuk merancang, mengurus, menganalisis dan melaporkan kajian
penyelidikan.
7. Demonstrate skills in designing, planning evaluation activities, and analysing
numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving
problems.
Menunjukkan kemahiran mereka bentuk, merancang aktiviti penilaian, serta
menganalisis data berangka dan bergrafik menggunakan alat kuantitatif
atau kualitatif dalam menyelesaikan masalah.
8. Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in conducting and
managing own research and resources.
Mempamerkan kepemimpinan, autonomi dan tanggungjawab dalam
menjalankan dan menguruskan penyelidikan dan sumber secara kendiri.
9. Demonstrate the ability to manage and enhance own self-advancement for
academic development, professional development and research skills using
lifelong learning strategies.
Mempamerkan keupayaan untuk mengurus dan meningkatkan kemajuan diri
dalam perkembangan akademik, profesional dan kemahiran penyelidikan
menggunakan strategi pembelajaran sepanjang hayat.
10. Develop potential commercialisation research output.
Membangunkan hasil penyelidikan yang berpotensi untuk dikomersialkan.
11. Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice
in the field of Chemistry and research activities.
Menunjukkan kepatuhan kepada kod amalan undang-undang, etika dan
profesional dalam bidang Kimia dan aktiviti penyelidikan.

i. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or
equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
ii. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of
2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
or
iii. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of
2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working
experience in the relevant field and rigorous
internal assessment.
iv. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must
undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum
CGPA based on (i) to (iii).

The graduates have diverse career opportunities in academia, industry, government, and technology. They may become university lecturers, postdoctoral researchers, or research scientists in public and private institutions. In industry, they can work as R&D scientists, process or product development chemists, and quality assurance or analytical specialists in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, materials, energy, and manufacturing. Graduates are also suited for roles in government agencies as research officers, forensic scientists, or science policy advisors. Additional pathways include patent and intellectual property specialists, scientific consultants, data or computational chemists, and entrepreneurs in science-based startups.

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