The Polytechnic September 2019-2020 Intake For Postgraduate Programmes
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
2019 INTAKE
The Malawi Polytechnic, a Constituent College of the University of Malawi, Faculty of Applied Sciences is
inviting applications for the following Postgraduate Programmes which will commence in September, 2019
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)
a) PhD Applied Sciences (Environmental Sanitation)
b) PhD Applied Sciences (Renewable Energy)
c) PhD Applied Sciences (Public Health Engineering)
d) PhD Applied Sciences (Informa
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be required to accumulate 60 credits of taught modules relevant to the selected MPhil research area. The
PhD and MPhil programmes are of 3 and 2.5 years duration respectively.
Fees and Expenses
US$10, 000 (Paid in MK Equivalent) for the whole programme of PhD will cater for
supervision and examination costs with an Indicative figure of US $ 4,500 for research for the
whole PhD programme, and;
US$5,500 (Paid in MK Equivalent) for the whole programme of MPhil will cater for tuition, supervision and examination costs With indicative figure of US$3,500 for research for the
whole MPhil programme for budgeting purposes. APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR PhD AND MPhil;
A completed PhD & MPhil applications MUST INCLUDE:
A non-refundable application fee of MK10,000 for Malawian applicants and US$25.00 for
international applicants;
A completed postgraduate application form;
Academic transcripts of all previous university courses taken including percentage scores
where necessary;
Certified copies of relevant certificates;
An abstract of master’s research or dissertation;
A concept paper relating to the proposed research topic which should not be more than 5
pages long. The concept note must include the following;
Introduction
Problem statement
Research objective
Preliminary literature review
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Methodology
references
Sample academic writing i.e. publications, conference reports, etc which adhere to the broad
conventions of academic publishing (i.e. contain an up-to-date review of relevant literature, a
description of relevant research methods and an evaluation of results, etc.) and which identify
the applicant as a significant contributor (maximum of 30 pages);
1 letters from an academic referee at postgraduate level and 1 letter from professional referee;
A detailed latest CV. Please note that PhD and MPhil candidates may apply for placement at any time of the
academic year. h) Master of Science in Water Resources and Supply Management (MWRSM) – (to
commence in September 2019)
Core modules: Integrated Water Resources Management; Water Resources; Research
Methodology and Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing. Pathway Modules
Water Quality Management: Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment; Water Pollution;
Water and Environmental Law and Catchment Management. Water Service Management: Water Supply and Sanitation; Water Sector and Utility
Management; Financial Management in the water sector and Managing Water
Organizations. Applicants must have a Bachelors Degree from any recognized institution of higher learning in
pure, natural, applied or social sciences with Either a credit or distinction Or strong pass plus at
least 2 years relevant work experience. Those with social science should have two years of relevant
water related work experience. And, Water Quality Management specialization candidates must
have done Chemistry and Biology. i) Master of Science in Environmental Protection and Management (MEPM) – (to commence
in September 2019)
Course Modules: Environmental Policy and Implementation; Research Methodology;
Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing; Environmental Waste Management and
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Treatment; Cleaner Technology; Global Contemporary Environmental Issues; Environmental
Assessment and Environmental Monitoring and modeling
Applicants must have a Bachelors Degree from any recognized institution of higher learning in
natural or applied sciences with Either a credit or distinction Or strong pass plus at least 2 years
relevant work experience. j) Master of Science in Environmental Health (MEH) – (to commence in September, 2019)
Course Modules: Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Environmental Health and Sustainable
Development, Environmental Pollution Control, Food Safety and Hygiene, Health Communication
and Behaviour Change, Health Impact Assessment, Occupational Health and Safety, Project
Management, Research Methodology and Water and Sanitation. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from any recognized institution of higher learning in
Environmental Health, Public Health or any other related field with at least a strong pass (50% and
above) and at least two years work experience at graduate level and in a relevant field. APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR MASTERS;
A complete Masters Programme application MUST INCLUDE:
A completed application form and CV;
1letter from an Academic Referees and One letter professional referee;
Certified Academic Transcript;
Certified copies of original certificates by a commissioner of oath or Lawyers or
the Central Office ( University Office);
A non-refundable application fee of MK10, 000 for Malawian applicants and US$25.00
for international applicants;
Application fees must be paid to the following bank account;
Account name: Polytechnic Revenue
Bank: National Bank, Chichiri Branch
Account number: 737461
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Applications should reach the following address by Tuesday, 30
th April, 2019
The Registrar
Att: Postgraduate Studies Office
The Polytechnic
Private Bag 303
Chichiri
Blantyre 3
Malawi
Further details about the programme and Application Forms can be downloaded from the Polytechnic
website: www.poly.ac.mw or contact the Postgraduate Office; Tel – (265) 1 871 703 Email: dean- postgraduate@poly.ac.mw