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Master of Science (MSc)

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Introduction

These programmes provide a comprehensive training in research on specific subject areas through exploration and experimentation. One or more supervisors are assigned to the student whose role is to assist the student to define the research topic and to provide guidance in the development of the research project. On completion of the research the candidate is required to submit a thesis on his research findings for examination.

Language Requirement

The medium of instruction is in English. International students are required to attend and pass a basic course in Bahasa Melayu before the degree can be conferred. If they intend to write their dissertation/thesis in English they must possess at least band 6 IELTS or a score of 550 TOEFL if they had obtained their Bachelor’s degree from a university in which the medium of instruction is other than English.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess one of following:
  1. Bachelor of Science with Hons (CGPA 3.00 and above) or its equivalent in related field, or
  2. Bachelor of Science or its equivalent in related field with
  • a minimum of one (1) year of relevant working experience in the related field, or
  • proof of publication in a related field; or
  1. Professional qualification from a recognised professional body or other qualifications as approved by Senate.

AASC

Course Structure

RESEARCH FIELDS
Some selected fields of research in the various Institutes/Departments.
Institute of Biological Sciences:
  1. Animal Embryology Breeding and Genetics
  2. Ecophysiology and Biochemistry
  3. Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants
  4. Immunology
  5. Industrial Microbiology
  6. Molecular Biology
  7. Plant Biotechnology
  8. Plant Bacteriology
  9. Plant Ecology
  10. Plant Genetics and Breeding
  11. Plant Phycology
  12. Plant Taxonomy
  13. Population Ecology of Agricultural Insect Pests
  14. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  15. Weed Ecology and Management

Institute of Mathematical Sciences:
  1. Algebra and Number Theory
  2. Analysis
  3. Applied and Computational Statistics
  4. Combinatorial Group Theory
  5. Computer-Aided Geometric Design
  6. Differential Geometry
  7. Fluid Mechanics
  8. Graph Theory
  9. Linear and Multilinear Algebra
  10. Mathematical Modelling
  11. Operational Research
  12. Probability and Statistics
  13. Quantum Scattering Theory
  14. Stochastic Processes

Department of Physics:
  1. Advanced Materials
  2. Astronomy and Astrophysics
  3. Nuclear Physics
  4. Fibre Optic Technology
  5. Laser and Photonics
  6. Plasma Physics
  7. Radiation Physics
  8. Semiconductor Physics
  9. Solid State Ionics
  10. Theoretical & Computational Physics

Department of Geology:
  1. Engineering Geology
  2. Geology, Magmatism Tectonism and Metallogenesis of Peninsuslar Malaysia
  3. Minerology and Geotechnical Properties of Materials in mined-out ponds
  4. Petroleum Geology and Geochemistry

Department of Chemistry:
  1. Catalysis
  2. Glycolipid Research
  3. Natural Product Chemistry
  4. Dynamics and Kinetics of Organic Reactions
  5. Biochemical Reaction Mechanisms
  6. Crystal Structure Determination
  7. Electrochemistry
  8. Solid-state Chemistry
  9. Polymer Chemistry
  10. Surface and Colloid Chemistry
  11. Liquid Crystals
  12. Computational and Molecular Modeling
  13. Air and Water Pollution Chemistry

Department of Science & Technology Studies:
  1. Philosophy of Nature
  2. Philosophy of Mind
  3. Philosophy of Science

Last Update: 11/01/2022