MSc (Aerospace Engineering) - School of Aerospace Engineering

The School of Aerospace Engineering was established on the 1st March 1999, in realizing the need to produce aerospace engineering graduates with high expertise, creativity, and societal values, and competent in following the rapid technology development in aerospace industry. The School offer postgraduate studies by research in various fields of Aerospace Engineering, leading to the Degree of M.Sc. These programmes are offered either in full-time or part-time basis. 

The research programmes at the school specialise in the areas of Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Aerospace Structures, Aerospace Composite Technology, Propulsion, Aerospace Control and Astronautics.

The degree can be pursued under the supervision of at least one academic staff of the School, in which the candidate is required to complete the research study within a stipulated time period, as specified below.

Research Thrust Areas:

Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Flow Control
• Numerical Techniques
• Compressible Flow
• High Performance Computing (HPC)

Aerospace Structures

• Structural Analysis
• Stress & Failure Analysis of Structures
• Aircraft Part Assembly
• Aeronautical Structure

Aerospace Composite Technology

• Composite Design, Machining & Assembly
• Composite Processing Technology (autoclave and OoA)
• NDE Quality Inspection & Part Testing
• Aircraft Composite Drilling
• Composite Repair

Aerodynamics

• Experimental Fluid Dynamics

Propulsion

• Rocket Propulsion

Aerospace Control

• Control System
• Robotics and Automation

Astronautics

• Satellite System

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Aerospace Engineering

http://aerospace.eng.usm.my/index.php/en/

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)

Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

** Fees are subject to change