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Master of Science

(R/0500/7/0011) (03/27) (MQA/FA5374)

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Key Information

Intakes

January, April, July and October

Programme Duration

Full-time: Minimum 2 years/Maximum 4 years
Part-time: Minimum 3 years/ Maximum 6 years

Mode of Study

Full-Time, Part-Time

Programme Level

The Master of Science (MSc) programme can be undertaken in the principal areas of research such as Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics. This postgraduate programme is ideal for graduates who wish to seek advanced knowledge in science and essential research skills. It will also benefit candidates from various industries and the public who are keen on continuous life-long learning.

The MSc programme is research driven and will help upgrade the student’s fundamental knowledge, develop areas of expertise and increase their professional credibility. It involves a comprehensive review of literature, advanced research techniques and extensive analysis applied to research areas. The high calibre training in this programme improves students’ interpersonal skills and guides them on different ways of communicating their research findings through critical dialogue.

Graduates from this programme will demonstrate mastery of knowledge in an area specific to the research topic and may find employment in jobs related to research, scientific analysis, tertiary level education, consultation and product development.

Field of Study:

Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics

A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate;

OR

A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;

OR

A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment

Candidates without a qualification in the related fields, or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).

English Proficiency Requirement

International students: IELTS Band 5.5 / MUET Band 4 or its equivalent

List of Compulsory Courses/Modules Offered

  • MSC 1101 Research Methodology
  • MSC 1102 Thesis

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Programme code: (N/0610/8/0003) (08/31) (MQA/PA17685)

Duration: 3-6 years | Full time 4-8 years | Part time

Intakes: January, April, July, October

Mode of Study: Full-Time, Part-Time

Programme code: (N/0610/7/0004) (08/31)(MQA/PA17686)

Duration: 2-4 years | Full time
3-6 years | Part time

Intakes: January, April, July, October

Mode of Study: Full-Time, Part-Time

Programme code: (N/0916/8/0004) (03/31) (MQA/PA17267)

Duration:
Full-time – Minimum : 3 years, Maximum : 5 years |
Part-time – Minimum : 4 years, Maximum: 7 years

Intakes: January, April, July and October

Mode of Study: Full-Time, Part-Time

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Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
 1 Jul6 JulRegistration – 1 Jul (Mon)
 ** Orientation Week
2 – 6 Jul (Tue – Sat)
 *8 Jul Awal Muharram9 Jul13 JulWeek 1 – Class Starts (9 Jul)
 15 Jul20 JulWeek 2
 22 Jul27 JulWeek 3
 29 Jul3 AugWeek 4
 5 Aug10 AugWeek 5
 12 Aug17 AugWeek 6
 19 Aug24 AugWeek 7
  26-Aug31-AugWeek 8
 

2-Sep

7-SepWeek 9
 

 9-Sep

 14-SepWeek 10

16-Sep Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday & Malaysia Day

 17-Sep

 21-SepWeek 11
 

23-Sep

28-SepWeek 12
 30-Sep 5-OctWeek 13
  7-Oct 12-OctWeek 14
 14-Oct16-Oct Self Study
 

17-Oct

 19-Oct Final Examination
 21-Oct 25-Oct Final Examination
  28-Oct 29-Oct Final Examination
31-Oct Deepavali30-Oct 2-Nov Semester Break
1-Nov Sultan of Perak’s Birthday
  4-Nov 9-Nov Semester Break
  11 Nov 17 Nov Semester Break

* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day

**Orientation (Jul 2024 sem) – Not compulsary for returning students

Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required

Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
   Registration (12 Oct) – Sat
  14-Oct18-OctOrientation Week (14 Oct – 18 Oct)
 21-Oct25-OctWeek 1 – Class starts (21 Oct)
31-Oct Thu Deepavali28-Oct2-NovDeepavali Break
1-Nov Fri Sultan of Perak’s Birthday4-Nov8-NovWeek 2
 11 Nov15 NovWeek 3
Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
 18-Nov  **Registration & Orientation – 18 Nov (Mon)
  19-Nov  23-Nov Week 1 – Class starts for all (19 Nov)
 25-Nov30-NovWeek 2
 2-Dec7-DecWeek 3
 9-Dec14-DecWeek 4
 16-Dec21-DecWeek 5
25-Dec Wed Christmas Day23-Dec28-DecWeek
1-Jan Wed New Year30-Dec4-JanWeek 7
 6-Jan11-JanWeek 8
 13-Jan18-JanWeek 9
 

20-Jan

25-JanWeek 10
29 Jan Wed Chinese New Year27-Jan1-FebMid-sem Break
 3-Feb8-FebWeek 11
11 Feb Tue Thaipusam10-Feb15-FebWeek 12
 17-Feb22-FebWeek 13
 24-Feb1-MarWeek 14
 3-Mar8-MarStudy Week
 10-Mar15-Mar Final Examination
17 Mar Mon Nuzul Al-Quran17-Mar22-Mar Final Examination
 
 24-Mar29-Mar Semester Break
31 Mar Mon Hari Raya Aidilfitri31-Mar5-Apr Semester Break
 7-Apr12-Apr Semester Break

* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day

**Registration and Orientation (Nov 2024 sem) – for late registration students who did not manage to go through orientation in MOOC semester

Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required