Doctor 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 skillful in catering to knowledge-intensive industries in
the field of Chemistry through application of research and innovation
skills.
Berpengetahuan dan berketerampilan untuk memenuhi pengetahuan
intensif industri 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 memberi nasihat dan menyelesaikan isu
kontemporari, serta mencadangkan penyelesaian dan inovasi baharu
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. Synthesize, critique, apply, and extend in-depth relevant knowledge
independently using innovative techniques, tools, and skills in the field of
Chemistry 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 Kimia 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 Chemistry using the latest techniques, tools, and skills.
Mencipta konsep/teori/penyelesaian/amalan baharu melalui penyelidikan
bebas dan keaslian yang memenuhi piawai antarabangsa dalam bidang
Kimia 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
Chemistry to solve complex research problems with reasonable degree
of originality.
Mengintegrasi metodologi penyelidikan yang maju dan khusus berdasarkan
pengetahuan terkehadapan dan perkembangan terkini dalam bidang
Kimia 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.

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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