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MSc (Physics) - School of Physics

MSc (Physics) - School of Physics

  • OVERVIEW

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

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's degree in Physics or related area

    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 project

    3. 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 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

     

Doctor of Philosophy - School of Physics

Doctor of Philosophy - School of Physics

  • OVERVIEW

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

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in 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)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    • (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

      • 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 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 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

     

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy

  • OVERVIEW

    Doctor of Philosophy programme at the School of Mathematical Sciences offers research areas as follow:

    1. Pure Mathematics

    • Algebra
    • Complex Analysis
    • Groups and Moufang Loops
    • Finite Groups Representation Theory
    • Geometric Function Theory
    • Coding Theory
    • Analysis
    • Number Theory

    2. Applied Mathematics

    • Numerical Analysis
    • Parallel Numerical Algorithms
    • Cryptography
    • Functional Differential Equations
    • Convergence and Learning Algorithms of Neural Network
    • Differential Equations
    • Neural Networks
    • Numerical Linear Algebra
    • Optimazations

    3. Operation Research

    • Inventory Control
    • Network Flow
    • Multiple Criteria Decision Making
    • Maintenance Modelling
    • Linear Programming
    • Production Management
    • Decision Analysis
    • Data Envelopment Analysis

    4. Computer Aided Geometric Design

    • Computer Aided Geometric Design
    • Optimization
    • Computer Graphics

    5. Mathematical Modelling

    • Mathematical Modelling
    • Environmental Evaluation Modelling
    • Environmental System Modelling
    • Adaptive Digital Signal Processing
    • Phase-field Modelling
    • Computational Intelligence

    6. Statistics

    • Applied Statistics
    • Quality Control
    • Experimental Design
    • Branching Process
    • Regression Analysis
    • Time Series
    • Industrial Statistics
    • Econometrics
    • Spatial Modelling
    • Data Mining
    • Categorical Data Analysis

    Expertise available in the following School:
    School of Mathematical Sciences

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in 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)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    • Not Applicable

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3350.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2775.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD) *
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fees : 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

     

MSc (Environmental Biology) - School of Distance Education

MSc (Environmental Biology) - School of Distance Education

  • OVERVIEW

    The postgraduate degrees of Biology offer students to be experts such as microbiology, zoology, botany, environmental biology, applied parasitology, aquatic biology, plant pathology, applied entomology and biotechnology. The programmes provide an excellent atmosphere for students to conduct independent and original research, where excellent supervision and guidance are provided by academic staffs who are accomplished specialists in their respective scientific disciplines.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    1. Biology

    • Algalogy
    • Molecular Biology
    • Botany
    • Ecology
    • Animal Ecology
    • Plant Physiology
    • Genetics
    • Tissue Culture
    • Vertebrate Zoology
    • Environmental Biology
    • Application of Data Mining
    • Aquatic Biology
    • Biodiversity
    • Bioinformatics
    • Biomass Energy
    • Biotechnology
    • Eco-informatics
    • Ecological Processes
    • Entomology
    • Ethnobotany
    • Ethnozoology
    • Microbiology
    • Supercritical Fluid Technology
    • Wildlife Biology

    Expertise available in the following School:
    School of Distance Education

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's degree in related area

    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 project

    3. 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)

    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

Doctor of Philosophy - (CHE)

Doctor of Philosophy

  • OVERVIEW

    The PhD 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 one of the following:

    • 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)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    • 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 CAN BE CONSIDERED 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 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 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

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