PhD Programme

The PhD degree can be completed either by full-time or part-time study.

1. Full-time study – Three years supervised study including writing-up period.
2. Part-time study – Six years supervised study including writing-up period.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• A Masters degree, or equivalent, recognised by the Senate of UTB.

OR

• An upper second-class honours Bachelor degree, or equivalent, recognised by the Senate of UTB.

AND

• At least a credit or equivalent in English Language GCE O-level or a valid IELTS score of 6.0 or valid a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 or its equivalent. The English Language requirements may be waived where qualifying studies in Higher Education were in the medium of English Language. Where candidates completed their higher education more than 2 years prior to their current application they will need to show that they have continued to study or work in the medium of English.
• Applications from mature candidates are encouraged. Admissions criteria for mature candidates are in place and such applications shall be considered on a case to case basis.
• Additional admission requirements may be set by the programme area, such as having a required qualification in a relevant area, submission of a satisfactory research proposal and passing an interview.
• A candidate will only be offered a place if the school is able to provide adequate supervision and facilities in the candidate’s proposed area of research.

For information and details on applying for a graduate programme, please visit UTB graduate studies and research website:

http://www.utb.edu.bn/graduate-studies-research/the-graduate-studies-research-gsr-office/