Doctor of Philosophy (Building Technology)
- Field Of Study:
- Architecture & Building
- Level Of Study:
- PhD. Studies
- Course Subject:
- Course Intake:
Programme Description
The Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Building Technology are research programmes offered throughout the year. These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and international students to do independent research supervised by respective lecturers in various specialisations in the field of Building Technology. As the concern on sustainability issues in built environment increased, these programmes offer many potential areas to be explored. Besides focusing on different aspects of building material, technology and services, these programmes also cover related facilities such as waste water treatment, geotechnology and transport. Upon graduation, postgraduates can pursue their careers in academic as well as industry-based research.
Research Thrust Areas:
Building Technology
- Building Infrastructure
- Water Reticulation and Distribution System
- Waste Water Treatment
- Urban Infrastructure
- Road and Transportation
- Construction Materials and Technology
- Ferrocement Technology
- Lightweight Concrete
- Reinforced Concrete Structures
- Structural Analysis, Design Optimisation and Assessment
- Geotechnology
- Sensors and Instrumentation for Civil Infrastructure
- Marine and Coastal Development
- Building Services and Engineering
- Fire Safety
- Thermal Comfort
- Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
- Energy Conservation
- Services Management
- Maintenance
- Impact Assessment
- Environmental Management
- Building Science
- Acoustic
- Illumination/Lighting
- Ergonomics
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Industrialised Building systems(IBS)
- Building energy simulation
- Construction Materials and Technology
- Reinforced Concrete Structures
- Ferrocement technology
- Computational Materials Engineering
- Finite Element Analysis
- Construction Administration and Management
- Transport system Studies
- Transport Facilities Management
- Building Quality and Assessment
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess one of the following:
PhD
- A Master’s or Bachelor’s (First Class Honours or CGPA >3.67/4) degree in a related area.
Language Requirement
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 550 in Paper- based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of 213 in Computer-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; or
- A minimum score of 80 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; or
- A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Results must be attached with the application form.
Duration
PhD
- Full-time : Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Part-time : Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters
Source : Universiti Sains Malaysia
