PhD Programmes - Study PhD in Malaysia

Courses Offered

Course	Code	MQA	Full Time/ Part Time	Intake
PhD in Chemical Engineering	JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0018)12/29	A8418	Yes	January / July
PhD in Petroleum Engineering	JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0017)12/29	MQA/PSA15253	Yes	January / July
PhD in Petroleum Geoscience	JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0020)12/27	A8319	Yes	January / July
PhD in Civil Engineering	JPT/BPP(R3/526/8/0019)12/29	A8421	Yes	January / July
PhD in Mechanical Engineering	JPT/BPP(R3/521/8/0040)12/29	A8419	Yes	January / July
PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering	JPT/BPP(R3/523/8/0036)12/29	A8420	Yes	January / July
PhD in Information Technology	JPT/BPP(R3/482/8/0174)02/30	A8422	Yes	January / July
PhD in Information Systems	JPT/BPP(N/482/8/0166)03/24	MQA/SWA9117	Yes	January / July
PhD in Management	JPT/BPP(R2/345/8/0243)09/29	MQA/FA2161	Yes	January / July
PhD in Applied Science	JPT/BPP(R2/545/8/0015)07/29	MQA/FA2065	Yes	January / July
Doctor of Philosophy	JPT/BPP(R/0611/8/0015)03/28	MQA/SWA2160	Yes	January / July

Important Dates and Semester of Intakes

For Local Applicants

For International Applicants

Duration of Programmes

Programme

Full Time

Part Time

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Science

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy in Management

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Geoscience

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Note : Duration of Programmes is applicable for January 2021 Intake and onwards.

UTP's Vision

A Leader in Technology Education and Centre for Creativity and Innovation.

UTP's Mission

UTP is an institute of higher learning. We provide opportunities for the pursuit of knowledge and expertise for the advancement of engineering, science and technology to enhance the nation's competitiveness.
Our objective is to produce well-rounded graduates who are creative and innovative with the potential to become leaders of industry and the nation.
Our aim is to nurture creativity and innovativeness and expand the frontiers of technology and education for the betterment of society.

Research Areas

Mechanical

Mechanical Systems Design
Vehicle Design
Advanced Engine Development
Advanced Materials and Processing
Manufacturing System Optimization
Energy Systems
Corrosion and Reliability

Electrical & Electronic

Intelligent Imaging
Communications
Industrial Automations
Sensor Technology
Energy Utilisation & Power System
System Level Integration
Electronic System Design
Power Electronics
Power Systems
Microelectronics
RF Systems

Civil

Structural Engineering
Off-shore Structures
Highway & Transportation Design
Environmental Engineering and Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Geographical Information System (GIS)
Construction and Project Management
Waste Water Engineering

Chemical

Ionic Liquid
Bio-Fuel
Environment
Separation
Material Development
Advanced Process Control
Process System
Process Safety
Catalysis
Reactor Technology

Computer and Information Sciences

Advanced Database and E-Commerce
Knowledge Management
Software Engineering
Multimedia
Data Comm. & Networking
Artificial Intelligence
Network and Communication System
Enterprise Resource Information System
High Performance Computing
Cloud Computing
Green Computing

Petroleum Engineering

Enhanced Oil Recovery
Oil Field Chemical
Flow Assurance
Drilling Optimization
Drilling Fluid and Completion
Cementing Technology
Deep Reservoir (High Pressure High Temperature)
Unconventional Hydrocarbon

Petroleum Geoscience

Rock Physics
Advanced Seismic Technology
Non-Seismic Methods
Integrated Basin Analysis
Reservoir Characterization, Modeling & Simulation
Carbonate Reservoir Characterization
Carbonate Sedimentology, Diagenesis and Sequence Stratigraphy

Fundamental & Applied Sciences / Science

Mathematics
Statistics
Ionic Liquid
Bio-Fuel
Environment
Separation
Material Development
Advanced Process Control
Process System Engineering
Process Safety
Catalysis
Reactor Technology
Nanotechnology
Renewable Energy Systems (Solar Energy and Wind Energy )

Management

Marketing & International Business
- Consumer Behaviour
- Product Management
- Branding
- Advertising and Promotion
- Multinational Business
- International Culture
Entrepreneurship
- Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Small & Medium Enterprise
- Family Business
Strategic Management, Ethics & Corporate Governance
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Management
- Ethics

Management

Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour
- Recruitment
- Selection
- Performance Management
- Training & Development
- Change Management
- Team & Group Dynamics
- Organizational Commitment
- Motivation
- Leadership
Accounting & Finance
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Financial Audit
- Risk Management
- Personal Financial Management

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Research Institutes

Primarily focused on serving the Oil & Gas industry, Research Institutes conducts specific research programmes to support PETRONAS's core business and the nation's development. There are 3 Research Institutes across niche disciplines for the benefit of the industry and the nation as a whole:

1. Institute of Sustainable Energy & Resources (ISER)
2. Institute of Emerging Digital Technologies (EDiT)

3. Institute of Smart & Sustainable Living (ISSL)

Contact Persons for Programme

You may contact the various department and contact person listed below for more information.

Programme

Name

Contact Info

MSc / PhD in Chemical Engineering

AP Ir Dr Haslinda Bt Zabiri

haslindazabiri@utp.edu.my
UCS portal

MSc / PhD in Civil Engineering

Ir. Dr. Idris bin Othman