PhD (Marine Sciences) - Centre For Marine And Coastal Studies

OVERVIEW

This Programme includes research on various fields. The fields offered are as followed:-

Research Thrust Areas:

Study on Mangrove Ecosystems

Research on various aspects of the dynamics operating in this complex ecosystem such as biological productivity, estuarine hydrodynamics and nutrient fluxes.

Marine Pollution and Toxicology

Research on the behaviour of environmental pollutants in the estuarine and coastal waters, and their effects on physiological status of marine organisms

Mariculture

Research on marine aquaculture of fish, seaweed, mollusk and crustacean for sustainability.

Coral Reef Ecosystem

Research in monitoring, understanding and restoring coral reefs from the microbiology and genetics aspects and also reef processes and the effects of natural and man-made influences on the health and conservation of coral reefs.

Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Research in the management of the coast using an integrated approach, regarding all aspects of the coastal zone, including geographical and political boundaries, in an attempt to achieve sustainability.

Marine Sciences

Research in marine biodiversity, impacts and adaptation to climate change, water quality and ecosystem health.

Biodiversity Conservation

Research in the theory and practice of ecological networks to conserve biodiversity; sustainable utilization and conservation of flora and fauna; biodiversity change and sustainable development

Expertise available in the following Centre:
Centre For Marine And Coastal Studies
https://cemacs.usm.my/

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are required to possess:

A Master degree in related field (research mode); or
A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

In cases where the candidates do not meet the minimum CGPA requirements, research experience or journal publications may be used to support applications.

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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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

FEES

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,350.00 Research Methodology : 320.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2775.00 Research Methodology : 320.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00 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 Research Methodology : 80.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology: 80.00	Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,113.00 Research Methodology : 80.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology: 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

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PhD (Marine Sciences) - Centre For Marine And Coastal Studies