Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture (By Research)

(N/0800/8/0001) (05/29) (MQA/PA 15598)

The Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture (By Research) at Lincoln University College is a research-based program that encourages candidates to think independently and creatively about agricultural education.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirement:

i. A Master’s Degree (Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework MOQF} in the Agriculture field or related fields accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEP) Senate; or

ii. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognized by the Government of Malaysia; or
iii. Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or with working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP; or
iv. Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) candidates who are registered for Master’s Degree programmes may apply to convert to the Doctoral Degree programs subjected to the following conditions;

a) Within one year for full-time and within two years for part-time
candidates;
b) Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at
the Doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP; and
c) Approval of the HEP Senate.
d) At least one research paper needs to be published in a refereed.
journal.

v. For International students, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 OR an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 OR its equivalent is needed. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the program. This is normally conducted through an assessment process.