MSc (Marine Sciences) - Centre for Policy Research
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OVERVIEW
This Programme includes research on various fields. The fields offered are as followed:-
1. 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
2. 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
3. Marine Sciences
- Research in marine biodiversity, impacts and adaptation to climate change, water quality and ecosystem health
Expertise available in the following Centre:
Centre for Policy Research and International Studies -
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates are required to possess:
- A Bachelor degree in related field (minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00)
In cases where the candidates do not meet the minimum CGPA requirements, research experience or journal publications may be used to support applications.
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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 6 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum score of 169 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 169/ Occupational English Test (OET) min. score 250; or
- A minimum score of 59 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
- A minimum of Band 4 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)
IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.
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DURATION
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Full-time : Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
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Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
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FEES
Malaysian (MYR) Full Time Part Time - Registration Fee : 310.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00
- Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
- Convocation Fee : 200.00
- Research Methodology : 320.00
- Registration Fee : 310.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00
- 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) : 1,400.00
- Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
- Convocation Fee : 50.00
- Research Methodology : 80.00
- Registration Fee : 222.50
- Personal Bond : 1000.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,190.00
- 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
