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Master of Science in Chemistry - School of Chemical Sciences


  • OVERVIEW

    The MSc programmes provide broad training opportunities across the chemical sciences. In-depth programmes of study are offered in the major chemical disciplines (Organic, Physical, Inorganic, Industrial and Analytical) such as those stated below:

    Research Thrust Areas:

    1. Organic Chemistry

    • Organic Synthesis
    • Natural Products Chemistry
    • Liquid Crystals
    • Chemical Biology

    2. Physical Chemistry

    • Nanomaterials
    • Surface Chemistry
    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Molecular Modelling

    3. Inorganic Chemistry

    • Inorganic Polymers
    • Inorganic Synthetic Chemistry
    • Coordination Chemistry
    • Organometallic Chemistry
    • Liquid Crystals
    • Polymer Chemistry
    • Heterogeneous Catalysis

    4. Industrial Chemistry

    • Corrosion Chemistry and Coatings
    • Chemistry in Oil and Gas Industries
    • Biopolymers and Modified Biopolymers (lignin and tannin)
    • Nanomaterials
    • Catalysis

    5. Analytical Chemistry

    • Separation chemistry
    • Wastewater/Water treatment
    • Environmental Photocatalysis
    • Mechanochemistry
    • Natural Products Chemistry
    • Environmental Electrochemistry
    • Chemically modified electrodes
    • Inorganic synthesis

    Expertise available in the following School:
    School of Chemical Sciences

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    • A minimum of 2.75/4.00 for Bachelor degree in Chemistry; or
    • CGPA below 2.75/4.00 for Bachelor degree in Chemistry with additional requirements
  • 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 6 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
  • FEES

    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

    *NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

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