Admission  @Universiti Sains Malaysia

MSc (Sports Science) - School of Health Sciences

OVERVIEW

Master of Science (Sports Science) Research mode aims to produce graduates who are competent, skilled, ethical and professional in order to strengthen and to introduce the field of sports science to meet the needs of the country of skilled manpower in this field.

Aims/objectives

  1. To provide opportunities for graduates from a variety of related fields to pursue the Master of Science (Sports Science)degree level.
  2. To support the production of human resources trained in health care Management.
  3. To improve the skills and competence of the Master of Science (Sports Science) through training at a higher level.

At the end of the programme we hope that the students are capable to conduct research in critical and creative current problem solving. The research also studies apply communication skills, working in the group and be able to show the ethical and professional. Furthermore, lifelong learning can be applied to improve services in the field of study chosen in order to practice the skills of management and entrepreneurship in line with the leadership skills in the field of study.

RESEARCH FIELD

Exercise and Sport Sciences
Exercise Physiology
Physical Fitness Testing And Assessment
Sport Nutrition
Assessment of Nutrient Intake of Athletes

EXPERTISE

Name Research Interest and Expertise
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hairul Anuar Bin Hashim Social Sciences, Psychology, Other Psychology Not Elsewhere Classified

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saat Ismail

 Exercise physiology, Exercise prescription for health, Environmental physiology
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ooi Foong Kiew Exercise physiology
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chen Chee Keong Sports Science, Exercise Physiology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oleksandr Krasilshchikov

Exercise & Sports Training Methodology, Exercise Prescription, Performance Analysis, Coaching
Dr. Mohd Nidzam Bin Mat Jais Pediatric exercise and physical activity in children

Dr. Ang Boon Suen

 Exercise physiology/Physical Fitness Testing

Dr. Kueh Yee Cheng

 Psychometrics, Health Psychology, Sport Psychology

Dr. Garry Kuan

 Sport Psychology, Sport Science, Neuro-Psychophysiology, Music Therapy

Dr. Marilyn Ong Li Yin

Exertional Heat Stress, Exertional Heat Illness and/or Injury Preventio

Dr. Shazlin Shaharudin

Biomechanics, Neuromechanics, Electromyography (EMG)

Dr. Ayu Suzailiana Muhamad

 Exercise immunology, exercise physiology and sports nutrition

Dr. Vina Tan Phei Sean

 Clinical exercise prescription; exercise physiology; pediatrics bone health; musculoskeletal health
Dr. Rosniwati Ghafar Image and signal analysis

Dr. Mohd Zulkifli Bin Abdul Rahim

Occupational Therapy; People with Disabilities; Children with Disabilities
Encik Erie Zuraidee Bin Zulkifli Sport coaching
Cik Aminah Binti Haji Hasbullah Social Science / Social Health

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Health Sciences
http://www.ppsk.usm.my/index.php/en/

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in related area

1. CGPA of at least 3.00 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.75 - 2.99 with the following additional conditions: 

  • Research experience (minimum 6 month); or
  • Grade A- for final year project; AND
  • Subject to additional requirement(s) by the School
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 Englis
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 : 340.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,100.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Registration Fee : 340.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,525.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 227.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,538.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Registration Fee : 227.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00

** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia
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Undergraduate

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

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