Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Science
PROGRAM DETAILS
Programme Code: T401Medium of instructions: English, Arabic and Malay
Duration of Studies:
- Full Time: 4-12 semesters
- Part Time: 6-16 semesters
Programme Option: By Research
BACKGROUND OF THE PROGRAMME
Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Science is offered by research mode only. Islamic Science is an interdisciplinary field of knowledge defines the nature of inquiry within the Islamic ethical framework and imparts a characteristic of the Islamic spiritual to the study of nature. In short, two things that make the science in Islam became Islamic: the spiritual element rooted in a transcendental realm and the Islamic ethical framework.
It aims to produce Islamic scholars who can bring a betterment of life for the Ummah throughout a sustainable development and a visionary leadership guided by the Islamic spirituality. In addition, the program is eager to produce Muslim who are committed to take lead in the modern world and rediscover the glorious past of Islamic science through the Islamic worldview.
Areas of research include, but not limited to, are as following:
AREA | SUBFIELD |
Religion | Science And Technology |
Economy | |
Politic and Management | |
Heritage and Civilization | |
Education | |
Social Sciences | |
Health Sciences |
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The course is designed to produce muslim scholars who can integrate Islamic knowledge (Naqli) and science (Aqli) implemented within research and innovation, critical thinking and solving problem for the well-being of Ummah and Creation.
a. A Master’s degree in a related field or other recognised fields as approved by the Senate; or
b. Other qualifications recognised as equivalent to a Master’s degree by the Government of Malaysia; or
c. Applicants with qualifications in non-related fields or without relevant working experience are required to undertake prerequisite courses as determined by the Senate; or
d. Fulfil the requirements for APEL admission (subject to programmes approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency [MQA]).
Notes:
Amendments approved at the 164th University Senate Meeting No. 9/2024, based on MQA standards.
Effective for students registering from Semester 1, Academic Session 2024/2025 (164th Senate Meeting).
Programme-specific entry requirements may be referred to via the respective faculty websites.
(1) An applicant shall show evidence of proficiency in the English language based on the following criteria:
- TOEFL minimum score of 180 (computer-based) or 64 (internet-based); or
- IELTS minimum score of Band 5; or
- MUET minimum score of Band 3; or
- graduated from institutions that use English as the main medium of instruction, AND will be required to seat for University English Proficiency Test (UEPT) with minimum score of Band 3; or
- graduated in the field of Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL), English Language Studies (ELS) and equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate; or
- a native speaker of English.
(2) Research-mode applicant who intends to write his/her thesis in Arabic will be required to fulfil the criteria as follows:
- TOEFL minimum score of 150 (computer-based) or 52 (internet-based); or
- IELTS minimum score of Band 4; or
- MUET minimum score of Band 2; or
- UEPT minimum score of Band 2.
(3) An applicant who does not fulfil any of the criteria under (1) & (2) will be allowed to register conditionally and is required to fulfil any of the criteria under (1) or (2), within 12 months (for Master’s students) and 24 months (for Ph.D. students).
For further information regarding tuition fees, please visit the following link:
https://admission.usim.edu.my/postgraduate-fees/
The university has the right to withdraw this offer or to terminate you from your study if you are found to suffer from or to be a carrier of contagious/infectious diseases, or to suffer from a medical condition requiring continuous medical care that will adversely affect your study at USIM.
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Applicants can apply via online at https://postgrad.usim.edu.my/ and fill the prescribed forms. Forms and supporting authenticated documents must then be submitted through online or mailed to the office.
For information related to visa and student pass, please refer to http://alamiyyah.usim.edu.my
Contact Us
Centre for Academic Management
Division of Graduate Studies
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA
Phone: +606 797 8683 / +606 797 8684
Email: pg@usim.edu.my /study@usim.edu.my
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