Master of Philosophy Field of Research : Bioscience
Programme Overview
Max: 4 Years
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This Master of Philosophy programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and covers a broad range of research areas, from fundamental biological sciences to various applications in biotechnology. The programme has a minimum duration of one (1) year (three semesters) and a maximum duration of four (4) years (eight semesters). It is offered as a full-time, research-based programme, with candidates primarily conducting their research on the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) campus. Nevertheless, the programme provides flexibility for working professionals to undertake research off-campus, whether interstate or overseas, subject to appropriate justification, approval from the supervisor, and compliance with UTM as well as relevant sponsor or institutional requirements. International students may also be required to fulfil minimum residency requirements in Malaysia, depending on the regulations set by their sponsors or home countries.
In the initial stage of candidature, students are typically required to complete two coursework components, namely Research Methodology and a University General Course. In subsequent semesters, candidates focus on achieving key research milestones, including proposal defence (First Assessment), experimental work, data analysis, academic writing, and publication. The programme culminates in the submission and oral defence (viva voce) of a thesis, in accordance with UTM guidelines. Graduates are expected to demonstrate strong research competencies, critical thinking, and the ability to design and execute independent research, contributing new knowledge while addressing complex ethical and emerging issues within academic and professional contexts.
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).
PEO1 : Knowledgeable and skilful in catering to knowledge-intensive industries in the field of Biology and Biochemistry through application of research and innovation skills
PEO2 : Competent to advice and solve on contemporary issues and proposed new solutions and innovations for development and advancement in the field of Biology and Biochemistry.
PEO3 : Equipped with professional skills critical to excel within a multicultural, transnational work and learning environment.
PLO1: 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 Biology and Biochemistry as a basis for research.
PLO2: Construct a critical and innovative solution for complex problems or issues in the field of Biology and Biochemistry through research using the latest development techniques and skills.
PLO3: Devise standard research methodology that is based on the forefront knowledge and latest development in the field of Biology and Biochemistry to solve research problems with reasonable degree of originality.
PLO4: Demonstrate effective collaboration with peers, scholarly communities and society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.
PLO5: Communicate the knowledge, skills, ideas clearly using appropriate methods to peers, experts, and non-experts through various mediums.
PLO6: Use a broad range of suitable digital technologies, media, and software to design, manage, analyse and report research studies.
PLO7: Demonstrate skills in designing, planning evaluation activities, and analysing numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems.
PLO8: Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in conducting and managing own research and resources.
PLO9: Demonstrate the ability to manage and enhance own self-advancement for academic development, professional development and research skills using lifelong learning strategies.
PLO10: Develop potential commercialisation research output.
PLO11: Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice in the field of Biology and Biochemistry and research activities.
-A Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from Universiti Teknolongi Malaysia or any other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
- A qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate.
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