FACULTY OF DATA SCIENCE AND COMPUTING
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (RESEARCH)


Doctor of Philosophy academic program by research which takes a minimum period of 3 year (full time) is offered to focus on the specialization of IR4.0 field, namely Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science (DS) and Internet of Things (IoT).

However, it is not limited to such specialization, in fact it will evolve according to technological developments over time and preparation for the current IR5.0.

The programs offered are able to meet the current demand for employment needs in the public and private sectors over the next few years.

For more details regarding the program, please contact Program Coordinator, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nooraini Binti Yusoff (nooraini.y@umk.edu.my)

Entry Requirements :

i.  A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field of Computing or related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR

ii. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in the field of computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP; OR

iii. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP; OR

iv. *A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in nonComputing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in the field of computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP and subject to rigorous internal assessment.

*Applicable to all doctoral programmes, including doctoral degrees by retrospective or prior publication and TVET

ENGLISH COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENT)

  • Achieve a minimum score of 6.0 in the IELTS or equivalent.
  • If a student does not meet this requirement, the HEP must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.

Research Field: 

  • Data Science (DS)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Internet of Things (IoT) 

More Information (Program Booklet): FSDK BOOKLET 2025


Related Courses

Career Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • Senior AI EngineerAI SpecialistAI EntrepreneurAI Lead/ AI ResearcherAI ManagerSenior ML EngineerSenior Deep Learning EngineerML SpecialistML ManagerML ResearcherSenior ML Architect/ Lecturer

Data Science (DS)

  • Senior Data EngineerSenior Data Scientist/ Data Manager/ Senior Business AnalystSenior Data Analyst/ Data Analytics ConsultantAnalytics ManagerBig Data LeadLecturer

Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Senior IoT Solution Architect/Senior IoT Software Developer/ IoT Product Manager/ IoT Service ManagerLecturer
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