Master of Science Program in Advanced Semiconductor Packaging involves 5 School/Center:

• School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
• School of Electric and Electronic Engineering
• School of Mechanical Engineering
• Institute of Nano Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR)
• Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence Centre (CEDEC)

This program started based on collaboration activities with various semiconductor companies that produced high-end printed circuit board and integrated circuit substrates.

Core Courses

• EBB527  Advanced Material Characterisation for Semiconductor Packaging (4 Units)
• EBB528  Product Failure Analysis & Computational Aided Engineering (4 Units)
• EEE538  Science and Engineering Research Methodology (4 Units)
• EBB529  Advanced Chip-package-board Co-design (4 Units)
• EBB530  Research Project (24 Units)

Research Component

The research component requires candidates to select a research topic and carry out an intensive research study under the supervision of a lecturer.

Applicants should possess the following: 

A. BACHELOR'S DEGREE 

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or 

Applicants who clearly meet the entry requirements, namely those whose degrees are recognized in the fields of Science, Technology, and Engineering. 

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

Applications for Bachelor's Degrees in the fields of Science, Technology, and Engineering with a CGPA between 2.50–2.74 must meet one of the following criteria: 

1.  Research experience for at least one year; or 
2.  Work experience in related field for at least one year; or 
3.  At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or 
4.  Grade B for major / elective courses; or 
5.  Grade B+ for final year project 

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

Applications for Bachelor's Degrees with Honours in the fields of Science, Technology, and Engineering with a CGPA between 2.00–2.49 must meet the following criteria: 

1. Research experience for at least five (5) years; or 
2. Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND 
3. At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or 
4. Grade B for major / elective courses; or 
5. Grade B+ for final year project

B. APEL A  

      Level 7 Qualification: https://apel.usm.my/ 

(Applicable for International Applicants Only) 

The minimum score for each programme may vary from the list below. Candidates are required to check the specific programme requirements: 

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

Exemption is given to candidates if: 

1. English is the candidate’s mother tongue or national language; or 
2. The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master’s degree level is English (statement of proof required). 

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

OCTOBER Every Year 

Teaching and learning will be conducted in a hybrid (blended learning) mode- Physical and online 

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

** Fees are subject to change