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Master of Science in Materials Engineering

Master of Science in Materials Engineering

  • OVERVIEW

    Master of Science in Materials Engineering is designed for students seeking advanced knowledge and expertise in materials science and engineering. The program typically offers a blend of coursework and research, focusing on the fundamental properties, processing, and applications of various materials.

    Core Courses

    • Materials Characterization Techniques
    • Principle and Processing of Advanced Materials
    • Materials Selection, Processing and Design
    • Biomaterials
    • Surface and Corrosion Engineering
    • Science & Engineering Research Methodology
    • Research Project 

    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.

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Materials And Mineral Resource Engineering https://material.eng.usm.my/

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's degree

    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

    B. APEL A (Level 7)

  • 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    October

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)*
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee : 450.00 X 40 Units = 18,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 160.00 X 40 Units = 6,400.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

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

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Science (Polymer Engineering)

Master of Science (Polymer Engineering)

  • OVERVIEW

    Research in polymer engineering is focused in:

    • Development of new materials such as new thermoplastic elastomer materials based on natural rubber, bioactive composite materials, degradable plastics and production of new compatibIliser or coupling agent with the utilisation of the nation's diverse natural resources.
    • Preparation and characterisation of nano and natural filler-polymer composites such as development of cost effective modified polymer composites via incorporation of multi-component filler and high performance lignocelluloses/mineral fillers.
    • Polymer synthesis of new polymers, such as polysiloxane, water-soluble polymer, conducting polymer etc.
    • Various aspects of polymer processing and new technologies for recycling of various rubber and plastic waste.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Polymer Engineering

    • Plastics
    • Rubber and Latex
    • Polymer Alloy and Blends
    • Polymer Composites
    • Polymer Waste Management
    • Biopolymers
    • Polymer Synthesis

    Expertise available in the following School:
    School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
    http://material.eng.usm.my/index.php/ms/

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's degree

    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

    B. APEL A (Level 7)

  • 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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

    Research in polymer engineering is focused in:

    • Development of new materials such as new thermoplastic elastomer materials based on natural rubber, bioactive composite materials, degradable plastics and production of new compatibIliser or coupling agent with the utilisation of the nation's diverse natural resources.
    • Preparation and characterisation of nano and natural filler-polymer composites such as development of cost effective modified polymer composites via incorporation of multi-component filler and high performance lignocelluloses/mineral fillers.
    • Polymer synthesis of new polymers, such as polysiloxane, water-soluble polymer, conducting polymer etc.
    • Various aspects of polymer processing and new technologies for recycling of various rubber and plastic waste.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Polymer Engineering

    • Plastics
    • Rubber and Latex
    • Polymer Alloy and Blends
    • Polymer Composites
    • Polymer Waste Management
    • Biopolymers
    • Polymer Synthesis

    Expertise available in the following School:
    School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
    http://material.eng.usm.my/index.php/ms/

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,700.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,085.00
    • 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) : 1,850.00
    • 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) : 1,570.00
    • 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

Master of Science (Mineral Resources Engineering)

Master of Science (Mineral Resources Engineering)

  • OVERVIEW

    Mineral Resources Engineering

    Research in mineral resources engineering is based on the concept of "from mine/quarry to mill/plant to end-user products" whilst encompassing three keystones; to improve productivity (particularly energy efficiency), enhance competitiveness particularly adding maximum value to products and strengthen environmental performance. Generally, current and future research projects in mineral resources engineering are focused on:

    • Mining I Quarrying
    • Physical Mineral Processing
    • Pyrometallurgy
    • Hydrometallurgy
    • Exploration and Resources Evaluation
    • Mine Rehabilitation
    • Mining Geology I Engineering

    Research Thrust Areas:

    • Mining / Quarrying
    • Physical Mineral Processing
    • Pyrometallurgy
    • Hydrometallurgy
    • Exploration and Resources Evaluation
    • Mine Rehabilitation
    • Mining Geology / Engineering

      Expertise available in the following School:
      School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
      http://material.eng.usm.my/index.php/ms/

    • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

      Applicants should possess the following:

      A. Bachelor's degree

      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

      B. APEL A (Level 7)

    • 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
      • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
      • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
      • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
      • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
      • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
      • A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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) : 3,700.00
      • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
      • Convocation Fee : 200.00
      • Research Methodology : 320.00
      • Registration Fee : 330.00
      • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,085.00
      • 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) : 1,850.00
      • 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) : 1,570.00
      • 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 (PhD) post-graduate programmes are research based programmes offered by the School of Civil Engineering. The programmes aim to produce research scholars who are capable of advancing knowledge and educating future scholars for the benefits of mankind. Students enrolled in these programmes are required to complete an original research of high quality in the form of a thesis under the supervision of an appointed academic staff as main supervisor. Supervision of research study may also be assisted by appointed co-supervisor(s). The award of PhD degree is decided based on a viva-voce to be conducted after a thesis is submitted for examination. The research studies for MSc or PhD degree cover all major disciplines in civil engineering: environmental engineering, geomatic engineering, geotechnical engineering, highway and transportation engineering, structural engineering, water resources engineering and management in engineering. More detailed listing of specific specialisations under each of the major discipline, admission requirement and fees are given below. 

      Research Thrust Areas:

      Environmental Engineering

      • Landfill Technology
      • Composting
      • Water and Wastewater Treatment
      • Industrial Wastewater Treatment
      • Solid Waste Management
      • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
      • Air Quality Studies
      • Sludge Management
      • Noise Pollution Control & Management
      • Water Quality Studies
      • Geo-Environment
      • Other Fields in Environmental Engineering

      Geotechnical Engineering

      • Slope Stabilization (Soil/Rock)
      • Ground Improvement
      • Reinforced Soil
      • Landslide Risk Management
      • Application of Geosynthetics
      • Rock Mechanics
      • Blasting & Vibrations
      • Foundation Engineering
      • Land Reclamation & Rehabilitation
      • Geotechnical Assessment
      • Piling Vibrations
      • Geo-Spatial Analysis
      • Probabilistic Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
      • Soft Clays
      • Collapsible Soil
      • Risk Assessment in Geotechnical Engineering
      • Other Fields In Geotechnical Engineering

      Water Resources Engineering

      • Water Supply
      • Urban Storm Water Management
      • Hydrological
      • Flood Forecasting
      • River Engineering
      • Integrated Water Resource Management
      • Urban Hydrology
      • Sediment Transport
      • Modelling of Pump Station
      • Irrigation & Drainage
      • Hydraulics
      • Fluid Mechanics
      • Computational Fluid Dynamics
      • Eco-Hydrology
      • Remote Sensing & GIS Application in Water Resources
      • Coastal Engineering
      • Hydraulic Structures
      • Other Fields in Water Resources Engineering

      Highway and Transportation Engineering

      • Pavement Engineering
      • Asphalt Technology
      • Traffic Engineering
      • Road Safety
      • Intelligent Transport System
      • Public Transport Studies
      • Highway Capacity Studies
      • Travel Behaviour Studies
      • Sustainable Transport
      • Remote Sensing & GIS Application in Transportation
      • Other Fields in Highway, Traffic & Transportation Engineering

      Structural Engineering

      • Concrete Technology
      • Construction Technology
      • Masonry Engineering
      • Concrete Repair Materials and Techniques
      • Wind Engineering
      • Earthquake Engineering
      • Timber Engineering
      • Shell and Spatial Structures
      • Computational Mechanics
      • Advanced Structural Analysis
      • Structural Dynamics
      • Steel Structures
      • Water Retaining Structures
      • Structural Health Monitoring
      • Structural Retrofitting
      • Other Fields in Structural Engineering

      Geomatic Engineering and Management

      • Monitoring System
      • Global Positioning System (GPS)
      • Decision Support System (DSS)
      • Geo-Information Sciences (GIS)
      • Digital Mapping and Imaging
      • Engineering Survey
      • Spatial Statistics
      • Cadastral Survey
      • Sub-Surface Detection and Assessment
      • Other Fields in Geomatic Engineering

      Management in Engineering

      • Management
      • Stress Management
      • Emotional Intelligence
      • Engineering Entrepreneurship
      • Project Management
      • Construction Management
      • Other Fields in Engineering Management

      Expertise available in the following School:
      School of Civil Engineering
      www.civil.eng.usm.my

    • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

      Applicants should possess the following:

      I.     Master degree (Coursework or Mixed Mode)

      A) CGPA of at least 3.00 / 4.00; or

      B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99 with; or

      • Research experience – 2 years; or
      • Professional experience in related field – 2 years; or
      • Two (2) academic publications in the field; or
      • Grade B+ for major/elective courses; or
      • Grade B+ for Coursework Mode or P for Mixed Mode dissertation/project;

      II.    Master degree (Research Mode)

    • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

      Applicable for international students

      • 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; 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) : 3,700.00
      • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
      • Convocation Fee : 200.00
      • Research Methodology : 320.00
      • Registration Fee : 330.00
      • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,085.00
      • 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) : 1,850.00
      • 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) : 1,570.00
      • 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 (PhD) by research mode, which is specifically designed to produce professional engineers and experts who are able to conduct systematic research and able to blend theoretical and practical aspects of learning according to the relevant needs of the industrial public sectors and nations.  

      Research Thrust Areas:

      Communications

      • RF system and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
      • Wireless & mobile systems
      • Antenna & propagation
      • Microwave & satellite systems

      Computer Engineering

      • Imaging
      • Digital signal processing
      • Distributed computing
      • Software engineering

      Control & Automation

      • Robotics
      • Sensors &  Instrumentation
      • Computational intelligence
      • Industrial automation control

      Microelectronics

      • Advanced digital systems
      • Integrated circuit design
      • Device modelling & characterization
      • Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
      • Analogue and digital IC design

      Power Systems & Electrical Machines

      • Power electronics & devices
      • Power system & energy conversion
      • Electrical machine & drives
      • Power quality management

      Requirements of graduation:           

      (i) Complete PhD thesis

      (ii) Pass viva-voce

      Expertise available in the following School:
      School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
      https://ee.eng.usm.my/ 

    • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

      I.     Master degree (Coursework or Mixed Mode)

      A) CGPA of at least 3.00 / 4.00; or

      B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99 with; or

      • Research experience – 2 years; or
      • Professional experience in related field – 2 years; or
      • Two (2) academic publications in the field; or
      • Grade B+ for major/elective courses; or
      • Grade B+ for Coursework Mode or P for Mixed Mode dissertation/project; 

       II.    Master degree (Research Mode)

    • 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; 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 given 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 24 months / Max 60 months
      • Part-time: Min 36 months / Max 90 months

    • SEMESTER INTAKE

      April & October

    • FEES

      Malaysian (MYR)
      Full Time Part Time
      • Registration Fee : 330.00
      • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,650.00
      • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
      • Convocation Fee : 200.00
      • Research Methodology : 320.00
      • Registration Fee : 330.00
      • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,960.00
      • 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 : 1000.00
      • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,050.00
      • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
      • Convocation Fee : 50.00
      • Research Methodology : 80.00
      • Registration Fee : 225.00
      • Personal Bond : 1000.00
      • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,770.00
      • 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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