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Master of Sciences in Tropical Plant Disease Management - School of Biological Sciences

Master of Sciences in Tropical Plant Disease Management - School of Biological Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    This programme is specifically designed for those interested in the study of tropical plant diseases. The programme offers a range of topics in plant pathology, plant diseases and pest management, plant pathogenic microbes, plant tissue culture, agricultural entomology and advanced agronomy. Students will be exposed to current tropical plant disease issues not only through lectures and laboratory practicals, but also through a field trip, active roundtable discussions, and research projects. This programme is structured to prepare students to deal with real current problems in agriculture. The experience and knowledge gained from this programme will help future graduates to more effectively address current issues related to tropical plant diseases and indirectly help to ensure food availability and crop sustainability.

    Career Prospects

    A Master of Science in Tropical Plant Disease Management opens up various career opportunities in agriculture, plant pathology, research and related sectors. Here are some possible career paths for individuals with this qualification:

    1. Plant Pathologist
    2. Agricultural Extension Specialist
    • Biotechnology Researcher
    1. Crop Protection Consultant
    2. Government Agricultural Officer
    3. Environmental Consultant
    • Research Scientist
    • Seed Pathologist
    1. Educator/Professor
    2. Agribusiness Manager
    3. International Agricultural Development Specialist

    These career options show the wide range of opportunities available to graduates of a Master of Science in Tropical Plant Disease Management. Depending on personal interests and skills, graduates can work in research, academia, industry and government, contributing to the important task of managing plant diseases in tropical regions.

    The Program Structure

    SEMESTER 1

    SEMESTER 2

    KSCP

    CODE

    COURSE

    UNIT

    CODE

    COURSE

    UNIT

    CODE

    COURSE

    UNIT

    BGT511

    Principles and Applications of Plant Pathology

    3

    BGT501*

    (Research)

    Dissertation

    20

    (TL)

    BGT501*

    (Research)

    Viva Voce

    Dissertation

    20

    KAA500

    Research Methodology

    3

    BGE521

    Advanced Plant Cell Culture Technology

    OR

    4

    		      

    BGT512

    Plant Pathogenic Fungi

    4

    		      

    BGT513

    Advanced Plant Disease Management

    3

    BGE 522

    Insect and Vertebrate Agricultural Pests

    OR

     

    		      

    BGT514

    Plant Pathogenic Bacteria and Viruses

    3

    BGE523

    Field Crop Management

     
     

    TOTAL

    16

     

    TOTAL

    24

     

    TOTAL

    0

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  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    1. Bachelor of Science in a related field with CGPA ≥ 2.75/4.00; or
    2. Candidate with CGPA 2.50 - 2.74/4.00 must possess: or

      Research experience – 1 year; or
      Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or
      One(1) academic publication in related field; or 
      Grade B for major/ elective courses; or
      Grade B+ for final year project.

    3. Candidate with CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 (Honours degree) with; or

      Research experience - 5 years; or
      Professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND
      One (1) academic publications  in related field; or
      Grade B for major/elective courses; or
      Grade B+ for final year project.

    4. For the candidate who does not fulfill any of the aforementioned criteria, he or she must possess APEL A (APEL T-7) certificate.

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters

    Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    • April & October

  • FEES

     

    Malaysian (MYR)

    International (USD)
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee : 500 X 40 Units = 20,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 200.00 X 40 Units = 8,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00


    ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

    Malaysian (MYR)

    International (USD)
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee : 500 X 40 Units = 20,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 200.00 X 40 Units = 8,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

     

    ** Fees are subject to change

MSc (Mathematics) - School of Mathematical Sciences

MSc (Mathematics) - School of Mathematical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    The programme is to produce experts in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics who are able to undertake research and development activities in addition to teaching of Computational and Applied Mathematics at the postgraduate level.

    RESEARCH THRUST AREAS

    Pure Mathematics

    • Algebra
    • Complex Analysis
    • Groups and Moufang Loops
    • Finite Groups Representation Theory
    • Geometric Function Theory
    • Coding Theory
    • Analysis
    • Number Theory

    Applied Mathematics

    • Numerical Analysis
    • Parallel Numerical Algorithms
    • Cryptography
    • Functional Differential Equations
    • Convergence and Learning Algorithms of Neural Network
    • Differential Equations
    • Neural Networks
    • Numerical Linear Algebra
    • Optimazations

    Operation Research

    • Inventory Control
    • Network Flow
    • Multiple Criteria Decision Making
    • Maintenance Modelling
    • Linear Programming
    • Production Management
    • Decision Analysis
    • Data Envelopment Analysis

    Computer Aided Geometric Design

    • Computer Aided Geometric Design
    • Optimization
    • Computer Graphics

    Mathematical Modelling

    • Mathematical Modelling
    • Environmental Evaluation Modelling
    • Environmental System Modelling
    • Adaptive Digital Signal Processing
    • Phase-field Modelling
    • Computational Intelligence

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Mathematical Sciences

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related discipline

    1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

    2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

    a) Research experience for at least one year; or
    b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
    c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
    d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
    e) Grade B+ for final year project

    3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

    a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
    b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
    c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
    d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
    e) Grade B+ for final year project

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    Not Applicable

  • DURATION

    Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

    Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,350.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,775.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,250.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology: 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,113.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology: 80.00

     

    ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,350.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,775.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,800.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology: 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,530.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology: 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

MSc (Statistics) - School of Mathematical Sciences

MSc (Statistics) - School of Mathematical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    The programme is to produce experts in the field of statistics who are able to undertake research and development activities in addition to the teaching of statistics at the postgraduate level.

    RESEARCH THRUST AREAS

    Statistics

    • Applied Statistics
    • Quality Control
    • Experimental Design
    • Branching Process
    • Regression Analysis
    • Time Series
    • Industrial Statistics
    • Econometrics
    • Spatial Modelling
    • Data Mining
    • Categorical Data Analysis

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Mathematical Sciences

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics or its equivalent

    1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

    2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

    a) Research experience for at least one year; or
    b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
    c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
    d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
    e) Grade B+ for final year project

    3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

    a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
    b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
    c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
    d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
    e) Grade B+ for final year project

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    Not Applicable

  • DURATION

    Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

    Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,350.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,775.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,250.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology: 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,113.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology: 80.00

     

    ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,350.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,775.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,800.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology: 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,530.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology: 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Science in Statistics - School of Mathematical Sciences

Master of Science in Statistics - School of Mathematical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    Coursework Component

    Candidates must take and obtain a good pass in all five courses offered.

    • Statistical Inferences
    • Stochastic Processes
    • Categorical Data Analysis
    • Statistical Reliability
    • Linear Models

    Research Component

    A candidate will do research on a chosen topic with the guidance of a supervisor at the end of which a dissertation must be submitted.


    The award of the degree is subject to obtaining good passes in the courses taken and the successful completion of the dissertation, which will be examined by internal and external examiners.

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Mathematical Sciences

     

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor degree in Mathematics or related area

    1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
    2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions; or
      • Research experience for at least one year; or
      • Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
      • At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
      • Grade B for major / elective courses; or
      • Grade B+ for final year project
    3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions:
      • Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
      • Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; and
      • At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
      • Grade B for major / elective courses; or
      • Grade B+ for final year project

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    April & October

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee : 265.00 X 40 Units = 10,600.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 100.00 X 40 Units = 4,000.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

    ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee : 450.00 X 40 Units = 18,000.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 185.00 X 40 Units = 7,400.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Science in Applied Geophysics - School of Physics

 Master of Science in Applied Geophysics - School of Physics

  • OVERVIEW

    The objectives of this programme are to equip postgraduates with a solid foundation in the field of applied geophysics; the ability to relate various Geoscience disciplines, concepts and practices; the capability to translate their knowledge and skills into practice; and the skills and motivation to pursue a doctoral programme.

    Course Structure

    The programme consists of 40 units of the following four core courses, three elective courses and one compulsory research project.

    Semester I

    • Potential Field Exploration Methods (core - 4 units)
    • Seismic Interpretation (core - 4 units)
    • Geoenvironmental Issues (elective - 2 units)
    • Formation Evaluation (core - 4 units)
    • Remote Sensing Applications (core - 4 units)
    • Engineering Geoscience (elective - 2 units)
    • Petroleum Geoscience (elective - 2 units)

    Semester II

    • Research Project (compulsory - 20 units)

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Physics

     

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's degree in Physics or related area

    1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

    2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

    a) Research experience for at least one year; or
    b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
    c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
    d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
    e) Grade B+ for final year project

    3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

    a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
    b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
    c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
    d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
    e) Grade B+ for final year project

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    • Not Applicable

  • DURATION

    Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    April & October

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee : 565.00 X 40 Units = 22,600.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 225.00 X 40 Units = 9,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

     

    ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee : 565.00 X 40 Units = 22,600.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 225.00 X 40 Units = 9,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

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