Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry)
- Field Of Study:
- Science & Mathematics
- Level Of Study:
- PhD. Studies
- Course Subject:
- Chemistry
- Course Intake:
Programme Description
The MSc and PhD programmes provide broad training opportunities across the chemical sciences. In-depth programmes of study are offered in the major chemical disciplines (Organic, Physical, Inorganic, Industrial and Analytical) such as those stated below:
Research Thrust Areas
Organic Chemistry
- Organic Synthesis
- Natural Products Chemistry
- Liquid Crystals
- Chemical Biology
Physical Chemistry
- Nanomaterials
- Surface Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Molecular Modelling
Inorganic Chemistry
- Inorganic Polymers
- Inorganic Synthetic Chemistry
- Coordination Chemistry
- Organometallic Chemistry
- Liquid Crystals
- Polymer Chemistry
- Heterogeneous Catalysis
Industrial Chemistry
- Corrosion Chemistry and Coatings
- Chemistry in Oil and Gas Industries
- Biopolymers and Modified Biopolymers (lignin and tannin)
- Nanomaterials
- Catalysis
Analytical Chemistry
- Separation chemistry
- Wastewater/Water treatment
- Environmental Photocatalysis
- Mechanochemistry
- Natural Products Chemistry
- Environmental Electrochemistry
- Chemically modified electrodes
- Inorganic synthesis
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.
- International applicants are required to have a minimum score of 550 (Paper-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or a minimum score of 213 (Computer-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or a minimum score of 80 (Internet-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or 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
