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<p>The aim of the Doctor of Philosophy (Science) programme in OUM is to create an opportunity to develop scientific research skills among working adults in research institutions and industries towards creating specialised and technology-driven economic structure. The objectives of this programme are to enable students to gain knowledge in research skills, develop the ability to successfully conduct research projects, and hence to contribute to the existing body of knowledge.</p>

<p><strong>Normal Entry</strong></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Science/related field; or</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with First Class in Science/related field from OUM or other higher institutions recognised by Senate; AND</li><li>Registered for a Master&rsquo;s degree in Science /related field; AND</li><li>Pass related qualifying examination.</li></ul>

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A doctoral program is pursued to get the award of Doctorate in any discipline. The PhD Programs can be pursued to get eligible for the research and teaching positions available the universities and several academic institutions worldwide.

<div class="col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 engineering-details-left-top"><p class="common-text">A doctoral program is pursued to get the award of Doctorate in any discipline. The PhD Programs can be pursued to get eligible for the research and teaching positions available the universities and several academic institutions worldwide.</p><h3 class="common-heading">Basic or Overview of PhD/ Doctorate</h3><h6 class="commom-heading"><b>Name of Course:</b>PhD</h6><h6 class="commom-heading"><b>Duration of Course:</b>3-6 years</h6> <h6 class="commom-heading"><b>Eligibility:</b> Master Degree </h6><p class="common-text">PhD or Doctorate Course is the most advanced degree course that offers doctorate to a person studying based on its completion. A doctoral course is, usually ofabout  3-6 years and depends upon the person pursuing it for its extension or reduction in the total number of years to study.  The doctoral degree programs can be taken up from any private or public university these days. The public or government funded universities would ask the students to sit for an entrance test in order to take admissions. On the contrary,  private university can offer you admissions simply based on your existing qualifications and other notable skills as may be relevant to the course. Any person who has a knack for deep understanding and perception of concepts should enroll under the course and take advantage of its career objectives. </p>&nbsp;<h3 class="common-heading">Branches/ Various Fields</h3><p class="common-text">A doctoral program can be taken up in any discipline by the student according to his/ her master level degree qualification. A student can also enroll under the integrated PhD Courses offered by many universities these days to easily get done with their M.Phil and PhD at the same time. The various fields under which students can make a career after completing their PhD are – Research & Development Department of any Industrial Undertaking; Lecturer/ Professor in any academic institution; Research Assistant/ Research Fellow/ Research Associate in any commercial or academic institutions under any ongoing research project taken up by the concerned institute.</p><h3 class="common-heading">Eligibility/ Minimum Requirements</h3><p class="common-text">The minimum eligibility required for enrolling in the doctoral or PhD Program is masters degree passed in the concerned discipline from any recognized university or college. </p><h3 class="common-heading">Career Options after PhD</h3><p class="common-text">A person who has successfully completed here doctoral degree can apply for several career opportunities such as –University Lecturer or Professor, Research Scholar, Research Assistant, Research Associate, etc. In Malaysia, there are a number of private universities that can offer you international programs for doctorate at a very economical price and without any hassles of moving abroad for studying it.</p><h3 class="common-heading">Some interested facts</h3><ul class="eligibility">		<ul>		<li>		<p class="common-text">&bull;Having English proficiency has become one of the most important factors for rejection in job interviews, consequently Malaysian Universities and Colleges have started language training courses as a compulsory part of their curriculum.</p>		</li>		<li>		<p class="common-text">&bull;Malaysia is the first choice for about 9,000 Nigerian students to pursue higher education.</p>		</li>	</ul></ul></div>

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