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MSc Microelectronic Engineering - Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence

OVERVIEW

In response to numerous requests from industries and addressing the shortage of qualified engineers in IC design, Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence Centre (CEDEC) offering a new degree programme leading to the award of Master of Science in Microelectronic Engineering. 

Course Structure

First Semester

Core Courses (8 units)

  • Advanced Analogue Circuit Design
  • Digital Integrated Circuit Design

Elective Courses (4 units)

  • Semiconductor Devices and Solid State Technology; or
  • Advanced Digital Signal and Image Processing

Second Semester

  • Dissertation (28 units)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.75/4.00
  • CGPA below the above range, can be considered with additional requirements
  • Passed interview (applicable for International candidates)
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 12 months / Max 24 months

SEMESTER INTAKE

April & October

FEES
Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)

For in-campus candidates

  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee : 225.00 X 40 Units = 9,000.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00

For Industry candidates

  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee : 647.50 X 40 Units = 25,900.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Registration Fees : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fees : 162.50 X 40 Units = 6,500.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00

** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : +604 653 2606
Fax : +604 653 2940
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Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division
Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328
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