Doctor of Philosophy Field of Research: Mathematics

Postgraduate Research SCIENCE UTM Johor Bahru

Programme Overview

Faculty
Faculty of Science
Duration
Min: 3 Years
Max: 8 Years
Study Scheme
Full Time
Study Mode
Research
Delivery Mode
Face-to-Face

Fees

Malaysian
RM18,350
Local Student Fees
International
RM48,600
International Student Fees

Programme Codes

UTM Code PSCTA3AJA
NEC 0541 (Mathematics)
MQA MQA/SWA0311

The Doctor of Philosophy programme is a full-time, MQA-accredited research programme designed to cultivate independent and innovative researchers. The research journey begins with the development of an original research proposal, either independently conceived or aligned with a supervisor’s expertise. While the maximum duration is 16 semesters, the curriculum is structured for students to achieve "Graduate-on-Time" status within 8 semesters. A critical milestone occurs in the third semester, where students must defend their research proposal before an internal panel of experts. Beyond this defense, academic standing is maintained through semesterly assessed progress reports that evaluate ongoing research development. Students are also expected to engage with the wider scientific community by presenting at conferences and publishing research articles in indexed/impactful journals. The program culminates in an original thesis which should contribute significantly to the field of Mathematics, and assessed via a viva voce examination by both internal and external examiners.

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 skillful in catering to knowledge-intensive industries in
the field of Mathematics through application of research and innovation
skills.
Berpengetahuan dan berketerampilan untuk memenuhi pengetahuan
intensif industri dalam bidang Matematik 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 Science and Mathematics.
Kompeten untuk memberi memberi nasihat dan menyelesaikan isu
kontemporari, serta mencadangkan penyelesaian dan inovasi baharu
untuk pembangunan dan kemajuan dalam bidang Sains dan Matematik.

3. Equipped with professional skills critical to excel within a multicultural,
transnational work and learning environment.
Dilengkapi dengan kemahiran profesional yang penting untuk cemerlang
dalam persekitaran kerja pelbagai budaya, transnasional dan
pembelajaran.

1. Synthesize, critique, apply, and extend in-depth relevant knowledge independently using innovative techniques, tools, and skills in the field of Mathematics as a basis for research to produce new ideas and solution.
Mensintesis, mengkritik, mengguna, dan memperluas pengetahuan yang berkaitan secara mendalam menggunakan teknik, alatan dan kemahiran
inovatif dalam bidang Matematik sebagai asas penyelidikan untuk menghasilkan idea dan penyelesaian baharu.

2. Create new concept/theories/solutions/practice through independent research and originality thatsatisfies international standardswithin the field
of Mathematics using the latest techniques, tools, and skills.
Mencipta konsep/teori/penyelesaian/amalan baharu melalui penyelidikan bebas dan keaslian yang memenuhi piawai antarabangsa dalam bidang Matematik menggunakan teknik, alatan, dan kemahiran terkini.

3. Integrate highly advanced and specialized research methodologies based on the forefront knowledge and latest development in the field of Mathematicsto solve complex research problems with reasonable degree
of originality.
Mengintegrasi metodologi penyelidikan yang maju dan khusus berdasarkan pengetahuan terkehadapan dan perkembangan terkini dalam bidang Matematik untuk menyelesaikan masalah penyelidikan yang kompleks
dengan dengan darjah keaslian yang bersesuaian.

4. Demonstrate decent collaboration with peers, scholarly communities and society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.
Mempamerkan kerjasama yang baik dengan rakan sebaya, komuniti ilmiah dan masyarakat umum dalam bidang kepakaran dan penyelidikan yang berkaitan.

5. Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills, ideas and research findings using appropriate methods to peers, scholarly communities, and societies through various medium.
Menyampaikan pengetahuan, kemahiran, idea dan hasil penyelidikan dengan berkesan menggunakan kaedah yang sesuai kepada rakan sebaya, komuniti ilmiah, dan masyarakat melalui pelbagai medium.

6. Use, improve existing or develop new appropriate tools or methodologies using a broad range of digital technology, media and software to support and enhance research activities.
Menggunakan, memperbaiki atau membangunkan alatan atau metodologi baharu yangsesuai dengan menggunakan pelbagai teknologi digital, media dan perisian untuk menyokong dan meningkatkan aktiviti penyelidikan.

7. Demonstrate skills in designing, critical evaluation, and analysing numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools to support and enhance research activities.
Menunjukkan kemahiran dalam mereka bentuk, menjalankan penilaian kritikal, serta menganalisis data berangka dan bergrafik menggunakan alat kuantitatif atau kualitatif dalam menyokong dan meningkatkan
aktiviti penyelidikan.

8. Demonstrate leadership, professionalism and management skills, and take full responsibility for own work, and significantly for others in the research
organization.
Menunjukkan kepemimpinan, profesionalisme dan kemahiran pengurusan, serta bertanggungjawab sepenuhnya terhadap kerja sendiri, dan secara signifikan untuk orang lain dalam organisasi penyelidikan.

9. Demonstrate the ability to manage and enhance own self- and if necessary, can be accountable for overall management of one’s research organization and professional development.
Mempamerkan keupayaan untuk mengurus dan meningkatkan kemajuan diri dan jika perlu mampu bertanggungjawab untuk menguruskan keseluruhan organisasi penyelidikan dan pengembangan
profesional seseorang.

10. Develop potential commercialisation research output.
Membangunkan hasil penyelidikan yang berpotensi untuk dikomersialkan.

11. Demonstrate adherence to legal, professional and contribute to the development of ethical sound codes of practice.
Mempamerkan tingkahlaku yang mematuhi kepatuhan kepada undang-undang, profesional dan menyumbang dalam pembangunan kod dan amalan etika yang sihat.

i Master's degree (MQF Level 7) in the relevant field or a related field as approved by the PPT
Senate; or
ii. Other qualifications recognized as equivalent to a Master's degree (MQF Level 7) by the
Government of Malaysia.
iii. Candidates with qualifications not in a related field or without work experience in the
relevant field are required to take prerequisite courses as determined by PPT.

Graduates of the programme can work as:
• Research Officer/Post-Doctorial/Executive - Research Institute, university and industries
• Science Officer - Research Institute, university and industries
• Academician
• Mathematics practitioner
• Data analyst
• Lecturer

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Programme Director

Dr. Mohammad Izat Emir Zulkifly

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