About Ph.D Programmes

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the principal research degree with a duration of three years and addressed to Master’s graduate students. The Ph.D. graduate program emphasizes research work, therefore you will be expected to follow a scientific educational pathway which includes the direct involvement in research activities, seminars and scientific internships, guided by experts of the disciplines.

The Ph.D. course intends to supply proficient competencies, necessary for professional research activities requiring specialized qualifications, excellent scientific knowledge and, therefore, the acquisition of scientific investigation methods and techniques.

Programme Objective

  • to provide in-depth knowledge of ethical issues relevant to the chosen area of research;
  • to foster the student’s commitment to Lifelong Learning and continuing self-education;
  • to develop general principles of research methodology, as well as competences of the appropriate analytical and experimental skills appropriate to the chosen study area;
  • to develop the ability to present and convey information and to discuss and defend such a presentation in oral and written form (including the presentation of seminars and the writing of reports suitable for publication in a journal);
  • to provide a research environment that encourages the contribution of independent, original thoughts

Ph.D programme entry requirement

ACADEMIC

A Master’s degree from recognized University or its equivalent from an institution of higher learning or any other equivalent qualification recognised by the University Senate.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCY

All applicants are required to attain any of the following before they are accepted for admission into the programme:

  • International Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (internet based ) with a minimum score of 79 ; or
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) with a minimum score of 176; or
  • Pearson Test of English, Academic (PTE Academic) with a minimum score of 58; or
  • Students from countries that use English as their first language or whose academic qualifications from institutions that use English as the intermediate language are exempted from the requirements stated above.

DURATION
Full Time: 3 years (Minimum), 6 years (Maximum)
Part Time: 4 years (Minimum), 9 years (Maximum)
INTAKE
March
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November

Doctor of philosophy

The Ph.D. graduate program emphasizes research work, therefore you will be expected to follow a scientific educational pathway which includes the direct involvement in research activities, seminars and scientific internships, guided by experts of the disciplines.

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