Dissertation - PhD and Master

Master and Doctorate Degrees

The PhD and MSc by research programmes provide a strong foundation in research on specific fields pertaining to history and philosophy of science as well as science and technology policy and management. The duration of study for the MSc programme is a minimum of 2 semesters and not exceeding 10 semesters. For the PhD programme it is not less than 4 semesters and a maximum of 16 semesters. 

Upon completion of the research, the candidate is required to submit a report his/her research findings for examination. The research projects undertaken to date reflect the expertise and experience of the teaching staff as well as those from outside the department. Some of the more recent PhD and Masters research include topics related to: 

• Innovation and technology management
• Industrial S&T and research policy
• Environmental management and sustainability science
• Knowledge management and human capital in S&T
• Philosophy and philosophy of science
• Science and religion
• Science, technology and society 
• Food science and nutrition policy
• Bioethics / biomedical Ethics

If you have any inquiry related to application, please contact:
Programme Coordinator:
Dr. Mohd Istajib Mokhtar
Email: ista.ajib@um.edu.my