MPhil Engineering

Anchored on research (thesis and publications), this programme is designed for graduate students who are keen on finding solutions for pertinent problems. Delving into in-depth theoretical aspects of professional engineering disciplines – civil, electrical, electronics, mechanical and mechatronics, among others – the programme offers an immersive experience. Graduate students start with issue analysis, plan their research projects and apply their findings or innovations to the industry or the commercial market.

To give candidates an advantage in conducting quality research, the programme includes a specifically-designed 3-credit hour Research Methodology coursework module. This equips students with the essential skills and know-how to gain an edge in competitive research, presentation, and the publication of their findings in national and international scientific journals. Graduate students are also encouraged to participate in national and international engineering conferences at least once during the course of their studies to expand their network and working relationships with supervisors, colleagues and peers at UCSI and in the wider research community.

• ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

  i. A bachelor’s degree (MQF level 6) in Engineering or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the University Senate;
  OR

  ii. A bachelor’s degree (MQF level 6) in Engineering or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
  OR

  iii. A bachelor’s degree (MQF level 6) in Engineering or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the Engineering field and rigorous internal assessment.
  OR

  iv. Candidates without a qualification in the Engineering fields or Engineering working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the University and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).

  ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

  For Local Students

  Must possess English competency as per Malaysian undergraduate requirement, whereby the medium of instruction is in English.

  For International Students

  Cambridge Linguaskill

  154

  IELTS

  Band 5.0

  Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

  154

  TOEFL IBT

  40

  Pearson Test of English

  47

  MUET

  Band 3.5

  TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE)

  7.5

  CEFR

  B1 (High B1)

General Fields Offered:

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Communication and Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering

Semester 1

• Research Methodology
• Research (a)

Semester 2 to 6

• Research (b) – Research (i)

Notes:

The University may allow exemption for outstanding students to complete their studies within a shorter period.