Program Overview

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Programme Overview

The Institute of Climate Change (IPI) offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in the multidisciplinary fields of climate change and space science. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the climate change system and its impact on the environment and economy.

Programme Requirements

To be eligible for the PhD program, applicants must possess:

• A Master's Degree from a recognized university or institution of higher learning
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's Degree or relevant experience recognized by the Senate
• A Bachelor's Degree with distinction from a recognized university or institution of higher learning
• Other qualifications recognized by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

International candidates must fulfill the English language proficiency requirements, which include:

• Obtaining a TOEFL score of 550, IELTS score of 6, or MUET score of 4
• Sitting for an English Proficiency Test (EPT) and passing the English Proficiency Module (EPM) if required

Programme Structure

The PhD program is offered in research mode, with a minimum duration of 6 semesters for full-time students and 8 semesters for part-time students. The program requires students to work closely with faculty members and participate in lab-based or field research in climate change and space science related fields.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Climate change and its impact on the environment and economy
• Space science and its applications
• Life cycle assessment and environmental engineering
• Air quality and pollution
• Wastewater treatment and carbon footprint
• Geospatial data analysis and plasma bubbles
• Signal scintillation and antenna design
• Solar flare detection system and HF propagation

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's status and nationality. However, the fees are as follows:

• Processing Fee: RM 1,000.00
• Student Pass: RM 60.00
• Visa Fee: RM 50.00 (maximum)
• Ikad: RM 50.00
• eVAL: RM 150.00
• Service Tax (6%): RM 78.60
• EMGS Insurance: RM 400.00
• Total: RM 1,788.60 (for local students)

Personal Bond

The personal bond requirements vary depending on the student's nationality, ranging from RM 2000 to RM 1500.

Programme Outcomes

The PhD program in Climate Change is designed to produce graduates who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to contribute to the understanding and mitigation of climate change. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the climate change system and its impact on the environment and economy, as well as the skills and expertise to conduct independent research in the field.