Doctor of Philosophy
(Microelectronic / Electronic / Photonic Engineering)

Entry requirements for acceptance into the programmes are based on the following qualifications (and experience where applicable.)

a) A Master's Degree in related fields from any of the institution of higher learning recognised by the University Senate

OR

b) Other qualification equivalent to Master's Degree recognised by the University Senate.

c) For international students, there is an additional English language requirement, which is:

i) A minimum score of 500 in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) orii) A minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System).

Full-Time: Minimum 2 years - Maximum 5 years

Part-Time: Minimum 3 years - Maximum 7 years

Table 1: Scoring system according to types of publication

Types of Publication Impact Factor Point
Journal
ISI ≥ 0.50 15
ISI < 0.50 10
Scopus - 8
International - 4
Others (refereed) - 2
Proceeding Scopus - 4
International - 2
Others (refereed) - 1

a) Students must publish their research works (first author and UniMAP affiliation) prior to thesis submission, 10 points which consist of types of publication according to the scoring system as given in Table 1.

b) Complete PhD thesis.

c) Pass viva-voce

Programme Objectives (PO) CGS UniMAP

8 domains of learning outcomes MQF1:

  1. Knowledge
  2. Practical skills
  3. Social skills and responsibilities
  4. Ethics, professionalism and humanity
  5. Communication, leadership and team skills
  6. Scientific methods, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
  7. Lifelong learning and information management
  8. Entrepreneurship and management skills

LIST OF PROGRAMS AFTER RESTRUCTURING BASED ON KPT2012 APPROVAL (REFERENCE LETTER MQA.600-2/9/13(11))

The fees of the programme can be referred to the website of the Centre of Graduate Studies (CGS), Univesiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) at:

https://cgs.unimap.edu.my/index.php/en/programme/fees-duration

More information regarding the postgraduate studies can be obtained through the website of the Centre of Graduate Studies (CGS), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) at:

https://cgs.unimap.edu.my/index.php/en/

Visit https://opa.unimap.edu.my/OPAVer2/  to apply for postgraduate studies online OR communicate with the faculty Deputy Dean (Research & Postgraduate) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shuhaida binti Yahud (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Programme Chairman (Postgraduate) Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Rozana Aina Maulat Osman (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or call 04-9798333.