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Specific Requirements: Faculty of Science (Ph.D.)

Doctoral Degree Programs

Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry)

Education type/plan: Type 1.1, Type 2.1, Type 2.2
Teaching dates: Monday - Sunday
Duration of study: Type 1.1: 3 years but not more than 6 years;
                                Type 2.1: 3 years but not more than 6 years;
                                Type 2.2: 3 years but not more than 8 years
Assessment criteria for applicants: Interview
 
Curriculum Structure:
Type 1.1 Type 2.1 Type 2.2
  • Specific subjects (0 credit)
    • Required subjects (not less than 4 non-credits)*
    • Electives (0 credit)
  • Thesis (48 credits)
  • Specific subjects (12 credits)
    • Required subjects (not less than 4 non-credits)*
    • Electives (not less than 8 credits)
  • Thesis (36 credits)
  • Specific subjects (24 credits)
    • Required subjects (not less than 8 credits)
    • Electives (not less than 16 credits)
  • Thesis (48 credits)

Note:

* For Master's Degree graduates from other institutions, it may be necessary to register for additional non-credit courses, at the discretion of the advisor and/or the program committee.

Admission Requirements:
Type 1.1 Type 2.1 Type 2.2
  1. Hold a Master’s Degree or the equivalent related to chemistry, and have a GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale and be accepted by the respective program committee; or hold a Master’s Degree or the equivalent related to chemistry, have a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.00 scale, and have at least one scientific paper published in an accredited journal accepted by the respective program committee
  2. Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
  3. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
  1. Hold a Master’s Degree or the equivalent related to chemistry, and have a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.00 scale; or for those who have a GPA lower than 3.25, must have at least one scientific paper published in an accredited journal or have a research experience in chemistry. A recommendation letter from the applicant’s employer and an acceptance letter from the respective program committee are required.
  2. Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
  3. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
  1. Hold a Master’s Degree or the equivalent related to chemistry, and have a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.00 scale or rank in the top 25% of their class; or meet other specific requirements set forth by the program; or is a Master’s Degree student majoring in chemistry at the Faculty of Science at UBU, and have a GPA of at least 3.25 when enrolled in all required courses of 12 credits
  2. Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
  3. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
Possible careers after graduation:
  • An academic, a researcher, a scientist employed in the public sector, or engaged in high-level industry research.
  • An entrepreneur in a business that requires knowledge and advanced technology in chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy (Materials and Biomedical Physics)

Education type/plan: Type 1.1, Type 2.1, Type 2.2
Teaching dates: Monday - Sunday
Duration of study: 3 years but not more than 6 years
Assessment criteria for applicants: Interview
 
Curriculum Structure:
Type 1.1 Type 2.1 Type 2.2
  • Specific subjects (0 credit)
    • Required subjects (non-credits)*
    • Electives (0 credit)
  • Thesis (48 credits)
  • Specific subjects (12 credits)
    • Required subjects (6 credits)
    • Electives (not less than 6 credits)
  • Thesis (36 credits)
  • Specific subjects (24 credits)
    • Required subjects 15 credits)
    • Electives (not less than 9 credits)
  • Thesis (48 credits)

Note:

* Students are required to enroll in non-credit courses for prerequisite subjects, as determined by the advisor’s discretion.

Admission Requirements:
Type 1.1 Type 2.1 Type 2.2
  1. Hold a Master’s Degree or the equivalent related to physics, and have a GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale; or have at least one scientific paper published in an accredited journal for those with a GPA lower than 3.50
  2. Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
  3. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
  1. Hold a Master’s Degree or the equivalent related to physics and related fields
  2. Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
  3. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
  1. Hold a Master’s Degree or the equivalent related to physics, and have a GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale
  2. Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
  3. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
Possible careers after graduation:
  • A sales representative, service, care, and maintenance related to medical devices
  • A specialist in medical device product and application
  • An academic, a researcher, a scientist employed in the public sector, or engaged in high-level medical industry research.
  • An entrepreneur
  • An entrepreneur in a business that requires knowledge and advanced technology in chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy (Science Education)

Education type/plan: Type 1.1, Type 2.1
Teaching dates: Type 1.1: Monday - Sunday
                            Type 2.1: Saturday - Sunday
Duration of study: 3 years but not more than 6 years
Assessment criteria for applicants: Interview
 
Curriculum Structure:
Type 1.1 Type 2.1
  • Specific subjects (0 credit)
    • Required subjects (non-credits)*
    • Electives (0 credit)
  • Thesis (48 credits)
  • Specific subjects (not less than 12 credits)
    • Required subjects (8 credits)
    • Electives (4 credits)
  • Thesis (36 credits)

Note:

* Students are required to enroll in non-credit courses for prerequisite subjects, as determined by the advisor’s discretion.

Admission Requirements:
Type 1.1 Type 2.1
  1. Hold a Master’s Degree or the equivalent related to science, education (teaching in science, biology, physics, computer science or related fields), and have a GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale; or have at least one scientific paper published in an accredited journal for those with a GPA lower than 3.50 but not less than 3.25
  2. Have at least two years of teaching experience in related fields
  3. Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
  4. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
  1. Hold a Master’s Degree or the equivalent related to physics and related fields, and have a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.00 scale; or have at least one scientific paper published in an accredited journal for those with a GPA lower than 3.25 but not less than 3.00
  2. Have at least two years of teaching experience in related fields
  3. Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
  4. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
Possible careers after graduation:
  • A sales representative, service, care, and maintenance related to medical devices
  • A specialist in medical device product and application
  • An academic, a researcher, a scientist employed in the public sector, or engaged in high-level medical industry research.
  • An entrepreneur in a business that requires knowledge and advanced technology in chemistry