Master of Philosophy in Engineering

This program, available for both Full time (2 years) and Part time (3-4 years), is designed to provide:

• Knowledge to enhance technical skills in the subject area.
• Understanding of how to innovate, create, and manage new ideas.
• In-depth knowledge in a specific domain related to management and computing.
• Advanced research skills to prepare students for a PhD program.

Students in the Research Degree program can transition to a PhD if they show excellent research progress, demonstrate PhD-level potential, and pass an assessment. Upon successful conversion, they will be recognized as PhD candidates, with their start date adjusted to their original registration. This process allows students to earn a PhD more quickly, bypassing a Master's program.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant fields and rigorous internal assessment.

(Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required for entry to Master of Philosophy in Engineering)
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS: 5.0

Modules & Assessment

This program is research-based and assessed through oral presentations and reports at key stages, including Proposal Defence, progress monitoring at colloquiums, Work Completion Defence, Thesis Examination, and Viva Voce. Students must complete a Research Methodology module to gain the necessary knowledge for their research. Regular discussions with supervisors are expected to ensure proper research direction and the quality of findings.

Start of Candidature

• Complete all required modules (if any)

  • At first opportunity in Year 1
  • Must pass research methods module
  • Research Methodology required for those without a research background

• Research Colloquium

  • Within the first 9 months
  • Arrange with Programme Leader for a presentation slot
  • Gather feedback on research proposal

• Proposal Defence (PD)

  • Within the first 12 months
  • Submit detailed proposal document
  • Presentation to the examination panel

• Conversion Option

  • By the end of Year 1, may apply to convert MPhil to PhD
  • Must pass assessment
  • PhD candidature backdated to MPhil registration date

 End of Candidature

• Work Completion Defence (WCD)

  • 4 months before the minimum candidature period
  • Submit draft thesis
  • Presentation of completed work

• Submit Thesis for Examination

  • Before the maximum candidature period
  • Comb-bound thesis copies submitted for examination

• Viva Voce

  • Upon receipt of all examiners’ reports
  • Presentation of completed work to Examination Board

• Award of Degree

  • MPhil (or PhD if converted)