DOCTORAL DEGREE (RESEARCH MODE)
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
POSTGRADUATE CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
All postgraduate candidates are required to complete their candidature by fulfilling the following
requirements:
DOCTORAL DEGREE (RESEARCH MODE)
Candidate’s
checklist
Please tick  in the appropriate space.
1.
Fulfil the minimum candidature duration of four (4) semesters.
2.
Fulfil the University language requirement – Bahasa Malaysia
3.
Fulfil the University language requirement – English Language
4.
Attend at least 3 credits of Research Methodology Course not later than the second
nd
(2 ) semester of candidature.
5.
For candidates admitted from academic session 2007/2008 to 2013/2014 –
Present research proposal at a seminar within the first four (4) semesters of
candidature.
For candidates admitted from academic session 2014/2015 onwards –
nd
Present research proposal at Proposal Defence not later than the second (2 )
semester of candidature.
th
6.
Present research progress at Candidature Defence not later than the fifth (5 )
semester of candidature.
7.
Present research progress at Thesis Seminar before the submission of thesis for
examination.
8.
For candidates pursuing programmes in the field of Sciences –
Show proof of acceptance for publication of at least two (2) articles in journals indexed
by Thomson Reuters Web of Science (WoS) (according to the criteria set in the
publication guidelines), prior to graduation.
For candidates pursuing programmes in the field of Social Sciences –
Show proof of acceptance for publication as per following (according to the criteria set
in the publication guidelines), prior to graduation:
(i)
at least one (1) article in journals indexed by Thomson Reuters Web of Science
(WoS) or;
(ii) at least one (1) book published by publishers listed in the Thomson Reuters
Web of Science (WoS) Master Book List or by University of Malaya Press or
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka or any publishers recognized by the Faculty or;
(iii) at least two (2) publications in Category A or B refereed journals, or book
chapters as follows:

Articles in Category A journals
Journals indexed in Scopus citation database; or the ERA Journal List
(Australian Research Council).
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use
DOCTORAL DEGREE (RESEARCH MODE)
DOCTORAL DEGREE (RESEARCH MODE)
Candidate’s
checklist
Please tick  in the appropriate space.

Articles in Category B journals
Journals published by University or scholarly publishers or listed in
MyJurnal (Malaysian Journal Management System). (List of Category B
journals must be recognized by the Faculty).

Book chapters in different books
Book chapters published by publishers listed in the Thomson Reuters Web
of Science (WoS) Master Book List, or by University of Malaya Press or
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka or any publishers recognized by the Faculty.
Two (2) book chapters in different books is equivalent to one (1) publication.
For office
use
Note: Candidates may submit 3 Months Notice by attaching any evidence of ongoing
publication progress (e.g. acknowledgement letter from the respective journals upon
manuscript submission), on the condition that the proof of acceptance for publication is
provided to the Faculty BEFORE graduation. .
9.
Fulfil residential requirement of twelve (12) months.
Note: Candidates are considered to have fulfilled the residential requirement if
requirements no. 4 to no. 7 above are fulfilled.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidate is also required to fulfil any additional requirements imposed by the faculty.
Submitted by:
Signature of Candidate
Name of Candidate & Matric no.:
Date:
Verified by:
Signature of PTj’s Assistant Registrar
Signature of Supervisor
Name of Supervisor:
Name of Assistant Registrar:
Date:
Date:
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DOCTORAL DEGREE (MIXED MODE)
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
POSTGRADUATE CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
All postgraduate candidates are required to complete their candidature by fulfilling the following
requirements:
DOCTORAL DEGREE (MIXED MODE)
Candidate’s
checklist
Please tick  in the appropriate space.
1.
Fulfil the minimum candidature duration of four (4) semesters.
2.
Fulfil the University language requirement – Bahasa Malaysia
3.
Fulfil the University language requirement – English Language
4.
Present research proposal at the beginning of the research component registration
5.
Present research progress at Candidature Defence as required by the Faculty
6.
Fulfil residential requirement of twelve (12) months.
For office
use
Note: Candidates are considered to have fulfilled the residential requirement upon
completion of the coursework component of the programme.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidate is also required to fulfil any additional requirements imposed by the faculty.
Submitted by:
Signature of Candidate
Name of Candidate & Matric no.:
Date:
Verified by:
Signature of PTj’s Assistant Registrar
Signature of Supervisor
Name of Supervisor:
Name of Assistant Registrar:
Date:
Date:
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MASTER’S DEGREE (RESEARCH MODE)
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
POSTGRADUATE CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
All postgraduate candidates are required to complete their candidature by fulfilling the following
requirements:
MASTER’S DEGREE (RESEARCH MODE)
Candidate’s
checklist
Please tick  in the appropriate space.
1.
Fulfil the minimum candidature duration of two (2) semesters.
2.
Fulfil the University language requirement – Bahasa Malaysia
3.
Fulfil the University language requirement – English Language
4.
Attend at least 3 credits of Research Methodology Course not later than the second
nd
(2 ) semester of candidature.
5.
For candidates admitted from academic session 2007/2008 to 2013/2014 –
Present research proposal at a seminar within the first four (4) semesters of
candidature.
For candidates admitted from academic session 2014/2015 onwards –
nd
Present research proposal at Proposal Defence not later than the second (2 )
semester of candidature.
rd
6.
Present research progress at Candidature Defence not later than the third (3 )
semester of candidature.
7.
For candidates pursuing programmes in the field of Sciences –
Show proof of acceptance for publication for at least one (1) article in journals indexed
by Thomson Reuters Web of Science (WoS) (according to the criteria set in the
publication guidelines), prior to graduation.
For candidates pursuing programmes in the field of Social Sciences –
Show proof of acceptance for publication as per following (according to the criteria set
in the publication guidelines), prior to graduation:
(i)
at least one (1) article in journals indexed by Thomson Reuters Web of Science
(WoS) or;
(ii)
at least one (1) book published by publishers listed in the Thomson Reuters
Web of Science (WoS) Master Book List or by University of Malaya Press or
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka or any publishers recognized by the Faculty or;
(iii)
at least one (1) publication in Category A or B refereed journals, or book
chapters as follows:

Articles in Category A journals
Journals indexed in Scopus citation database; or ERA Journal List
(Australian Research Council).

Articles in Category B journals
Journals published by University or scholarly publishers or listed in
MyJurnal (Malaysian Journal Management System). (List of Category B
journals must be recognized by the Faculty).
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For office
use
MASTER’S DEGREE (RESEARCH MODE)
MASTER’S DEGREE (RESEARCH MODE)
Candidate’s
checklist
Please tick  in the appropriate space.

For office
use
Book chapters in different books
Book chapters published by publishers listed in the Thomson Reuters Web
of Science (WoS) Master Book List, or by University of Malaya Press or
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka or any publishers recognized by the Faculty.
Two (2) book chapters in different books is equivalent to one (1)
publication.
Note: Candidates may submit 3 Months Notice by attaching any evidence of ongoing
publication progress (e.g. acknowledgement letter from the respective journals upon
manuscript submission), on the condition that the proof of acceptance for publication is
provided to the Faculty BEFORE graduation.
8.
Fulfil residential requirement of six (6) months.
Note: Candidates are considered to have fulfilled the residential requirement if
requirements no. 4 to no. 6 above are fulfilled.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidate is also required to fulfil any additional requirements imposed by the faculty.
Submitted by:
Signature of Candidate
Name of Candidate & Matric no.:
Date:
Verified by:
Signature of PTj’s Assistant Registrar
Signature of Supervisor
Name of Supervisor:
Name of Assistant Registrar:
Date:
Date:
2/2
MASTER’S DEGREE (MIXED MODE)
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
POSTGRADUATE CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
All postgraduate candidates are required to complete their candidature by fulfilling the following
requirements:
MASTER’S DEGREE (MIXED MODE)
Candidate’s
checklist
Please tick  in the appropriate space.
1.
Fulfil the minimum candidature duration of two (2) semesters.
2.
Fulfil the University language requirement – Bahasa Malaysia
3.
Fulfil the University language requirement – English Language
4.
Present research proposal at the beginning of the research component registration
5.
Present research progress at Candidature Defence as required by the Faculty
6.
Fulfil residential requirement of six (6) months.
For office
use
Note: Candidates are considered to have fulfilled the residential requirement upon
completion of the coursework component of the programme.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidate is also required to fulfil any additional requirements imposed by the faculty.
Submitted by:
Signature of Candidate
Name of Candidate & Matric no.:
Date:
Verified by:
Signature of PTj’s Assistant Registrar
Signature of Supervisor
Name of Supervisor:
Name of Assistant Registrar:
Date:
Date:
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