Master of Social Sciences in Psychology
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OVERVIEW
The research areas are in education psychology with emphasis on guidance counselling and evaluation.
Research Thrust Areas
Education psychology psychometry and counselling
Education psychology
Guidance counselling
Psychometric and educational evaluation
Expertise available in the following Institute:
Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
www.amdi.usm.my -
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
A. Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Doctor of Dental Surgery; or
B. Bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences/Biology/Chemistry/Physics or other related fields with:
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 project3. 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
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum of Band 5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
- A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
Exemption can be given if:
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
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DURATION
- Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
- Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
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FEES
Malaysian (MYR) Full Time Part Time - Registration Fee : 330.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,200.00
- Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
- Convocation Fee : 120.00
- Research Methodology : 320.00
- Registration Fee : 330.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
- Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
- Convocation Fee : 120.00
- Research Methodology : 320.00
International (USD) * Full Time Part Time - Registration Fee : 225.00
- Personal Bond : 1,000.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00
- 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) : 2,130.00
- 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