The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes in Chemical Engineering are research-based programmes, where the students conduct an advanced and original academic research project in a specialised area of chemical or petroleum engineering under the supervision of suitably qualified and experienced academic staff members.

Over the supervised period of research, the students will gain the experience, knowledge and skills associated with conducting significant research work in chemical or petroleum engineering. The programmes will also equip the students with highly-specialised analytical, problem-solving and transferable skills that will enable them to subsequently embark onto a successful career as academics, researchers or practitioners in civil engineering or other related professions.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering must satisfy the following minimum general and programme-specific entry requirements:

• A graduate Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline that is recognised by the Senate of UTB.

OR

• An Upper Second-Class Honours Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline that is recognised by the Senate of UTB.

AND

• At least a credit or equivalent in English Language GCE O-level or a valid IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 or its equivalent.
  The IELTS or TOEFL must be taken within 2 years of the start date of the programme. The English Language requirements may be waived where qualifying studies in Higher Education were in the medium of English Language. Where candidates completed their higher education more than 2 years prior to their current application they will need to show that they have continued to study or work in the medium of English.

AND

• Submit a satisfactory research proposal as determined by the postgraduate admission committee of the programme area.

Mature applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent, in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, recognised by the Senate of UTB, at least 5 years of relevant working experience, pass an interview, and fulfill the same English language proficiency criteria above.

Note that a candidate will only be offered a place if the programme area is able to provide adequate supervision and facilities in the candidate’s chosen area of research. Prospective applicants are expected to enquire with the relevant academic staff in his/her desired area of interest, as shown in Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Research and Consultancy.

For further enquiries on the MSc by Research or PhD research programmes, please contact the Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Programme Area Graduate Studies and Research Coordinator.