Postgraduate Programmes
Faculty of Applied Sciences

The Faculty offers a wide range of postgraduate research areas in both pure and applied sciences under the supervision of trained and qualified staff. The research laboratories in the Faculty are equipped for carrying out high quality research. Among the equipment the faculty has are: NMR, HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, AAS, ICP and others. Postgraduate Programmes Offered

· Masters of Science
· Doctor of Philosophy

Duration of Study Masters of Science
Full Time: 1 yr (min)
3 yrs (max)
Part Time: 1 ½(min)
5 yrs (max)

Doctor of Philosophy
Full time: 2 yrs (min)
4 yrs (max)
Part Time: 3yrs (min)
6 yrs (max)

Entry Requirement
A second class degree in relevant field or a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

Research Themes & Fields of Study 

· Advanced Materials
· Biotechnology & Molecular Biology
· Chemistry
· Energy
· Environmental Science
· Food Technology
· Microbiology
· Natural Products
· Photonics Technology
· Plantation Management &Technology
· Polymer Technology
· Textile Technology
· Wood Technology

Application Procedures

There are two intakes a year; in May and November. Application can be made either 'on-line' or by filling in the forms provided by the Centre for Graduate Studies. All applications have to be submitted to the Centre for Graduate Studies.


For further details please contact:
Dr. Noor Hana Hussain
Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies 
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Universiti Teknologi MARA
40450 Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel no: 03-55444629
Fax: 03-55444562
e-mail: noorhana@salam.uitm.edu.my