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MSc (Building Surveying) - School of Housing, Building and Planning

  • Programmes: Applied Sciences
  • Mode Of Study: Research
  • Qualification type: Master
  • Commitment: Full Time, Part Time
  • Path: On Campus
  • School/Centre/Institute: School of Housing, Building and Planning

MSc (Building Surveying) - School of Housing, Building and Planning


  • OVERVIEW

    The Master of Science in Building Surveying are research programmes offered throughout the year. These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and international students to do independent research supervised by respective lecturers in various specialisations in the field of Building Surveying.

    As the concern on sustainability issues in built environment increased, these programmes focus on the building control and performance to achieve a safe, friendly and well maintained building and infrastructure. These programmes include total asset management practice, which begins at the planning stage until the disposal of assets. Building control and performance covers pre, execution and post construction. It also encompasses the operational life cycle of building performance and restoration. At the end of the programme, graduates are able to:

    1. contribute knowledge and competent skills in conducting research in the field of Built Environment
    2. integrate information and knowledge of the theoretical principles and scientific method to solve problems
    3. demonstrate effective communication in the Built Environment community and teamwork
    4. encourage readiness for career development, professional and lifelong learning
    5. supervise research and conduct research under supervision
    6. develop and apply relevant techniques, resources and equipments
    7. promote awareness and responsibility in social, health and safety, ethics and legal issues
    8. lead research in professional and ethical manner

    Upon graduation, postgraduates can pursue their careers in academic as well as industry-based research.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Building Surveying

    • Building Fire Audit
    • Building Pathology
    • Space Management
    • Risk Management
    • Adaptive Reuse
    • Building Refurbishment
    • Building Conservation
    • Asset and Facilities Management
    • Building Maintenance
    • Building Service Audit
    • Best Practice in Building Surveying
    • Occupational Safety and Health
    • Sustainable Building Management
    • Green Building

    As a graduation requirement(s), students are required to fulfil the below requirement(s):

    • Minimum grade C+ for RUL670 (Research Methodology)
    • Fulfil the publication(s) requirement
    • Minimum Grade C for Bahasa Malaysia course (LKM100) (Applicable for International Only)

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Housing, Building & Planning

  • 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 : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,550.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,975.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,325.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,188.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

MSc (Healthcare Biotechnology) - Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals

  • Programmes: Applied Sciences
  • Mode Of Study: Research
  • Qualification type: Master
  • Commitment: Full Time, Part Time
  • Path: On Campus
  • School/Centre/Institute: Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals

MSc (Healthcare Biotechnology) - Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals


  • OVERVIEW

    Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals (IPharm) offers postgraduate programme by research in Healthcare Biotechnology. Healthcare Biotechnology serves as pivotal role in the realization of the Malaysian National Biotechnology Policy. IPharm aims to develop new pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals with commercialisation potential by:

    • Identifying niche areas in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical biotechnology by exploiting readily available natural resources in Malaysia.
    • Ensuring regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical biotechnology R&D.
    • Sustaining prioritized R&D activities and adapt to the latest technology in drug discovery and development research area.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Healthcare Biotechnology

    • Health Biotechnology
    • Molecular Medicine
    • Rapid Diagnostics
    • Vaccinology
    • Tissue Engineering
    • Biomaterial Science
    • Pharmacogenetics
    • Novel Therapy
    • Mechanisms of Disease
    • Cancer Research
    • RNA Technology

    Expertise available in the following Institute: Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals (IPharm) http://www.ipharm-nibm.my/

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry (Pure or Applied), Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related area with:

    • A minimum CGPA of 3.00/4 or equivalent for International students
    • A minimum CGPA of 2.75/4 or equivalent for Malaysian students
  • 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 : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,150.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,535.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :1,550.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :1,400.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

    ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,150.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,535.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

MSc (Pharmacy) - Centre for Drug Research

  • Programmes: Applied Sciences
  • Mode Of Study: Research
  • Qualification type: Master
  • Commitment: Full Time, Part Time
  • Path: On Campus
  • School/Centre/Institute: Centre for Drug Research

MSc (Pharmacy) - Centre for Drug Research


  • OVERVIEW

    The Centre for Drug Research offers graduate programmes encompassing several thrust areas pertaining to drug research at the Master of Science, Master of Arts or Doctor of Philosophy levels. These thrust areas are Clinical/ Experimental Pharmacology; Chemical / Pharmaceutical Analysis; Drug Abuse and Addiction; Public Health; Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Discovery & Development. This programme is open to all students of USM and other local and international universities, who are qualified to pursue their graduate studies through research mode either on a full- time or a part-time basis.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Clinical / Experimental Pharmacology

    • Tropical Disease and Anti-infective
    • Metabolism
    • Drug Evaluation
    • Bioequivalence
    • Pharmacokinetics
    • Protein Binding
    • Brain Study
    • Clinical Trials
    • Drug Interaction
    • Neurobehavioral
    • Neurophysiology
    • Blood Brain Barrier

    Chemical / Pharmaceutical Analysis

    • Extraction Technology
    • Analytical Method Development for Drugs in Body Fluids
    • Analytical Method Development for Illicit Drugs
    • Analytical Method Development for Pharmaceutical Compounds
    • Instrumentation Methods
    • Chemical and Physical Methods

    Molecular Pharmacology

    • Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology
    • Medical Enzymology
    • Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics

    Drug Abuse and Addiction (Including tobacco and alcohol)

    • Epidemiology
    • Prevention
    • Treatment and Rehabilitation
    • Programme Evaluation
    • Social, Economic and Health Impact
    • Drug Policy Studies

    Public Health

    • Social and Behavioural Aspects of Diseases
    • Health Education and Promotion
    • Evaluation of Health Interventions

    Drug Discovery and Development

    • Computer-aided Drug Design
    • Synthesis, Isolation, Characterization and Structural Elucidation
    • Lead Compound Optimization
    • In vitro and in vivo screening
    • Toxicology

    Expertise available in the following Centre: Centre For Drug Research

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    • A minimum of 2.75/4.00 for BPharm or related area; or
    • CGPA below 2.75/4.00 for BPharm or related area with additional requirements
  • 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 : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,150.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,535.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,550.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 963.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Project Management) - School of Housing, Building and Planning

  • Programmes: Applied Sciences
  • Mode Of Study: Research
  • Qualification type: PhD
  • Commitment: Full Time, Part Time
  • Path: On Campus
  • School/Centre/Institute: School of Housing, Building and Planning

PhD (Project Management) - School of Housing, Building and Planning


  • OVERVIEW

    Doctor of Philosophy in Project Management are research programmes offered throughout the year. These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and international students to do independent research supervised by respective lecturers in various specialisations in the field of Project Management. As the construction industry develops, new areas/fields of studies always emerge as newer theory, concept and practice become available. Besides project management, the sustainability of permanent entity which covers the strategic part of construction industry has been the major focus of the programmes. These research programmes have attracted many academicians as well as industry players to enhance their knowledge in various related construction fields.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Project Management

    • Project Management
    • Financial Management
    • Development Management
    • Construction Knowledge Contribution Based
    • Facilities Management
    • Construction Economics
    • Marketing in Construction Management
    • Risk Management
    • Safety Management
    • Quality Management
    • Property Management
    • Productivity Studies
    • Site Management
    • Construction Resources Management
    • Business Management
    • Motivation
    • Entrepreneurship Studies
    • Corporate Management
    • Leadership
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Lean Construction Management
    • Green Construction Management
    • Sustainable Construction Management
    • Services Management
    • Industrial Management
    • Sustainable Facility Management
    • Space Management
    • Investment Management
    • Portfolio Management
    • Constructions Laws

    As a graduation requirement(s), students are required to fulfil the below requirement(s):

    • Minimum grade C+ for RUL670 (Research Methodology)
    • Fulfil the publication(s) requirement
    • Minimum Grade C for Bahasa Malaysia course (LKM100) (Applicable for International Only)

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Housing, Building & Planning

  • 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)

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

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,550.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,975.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,325.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,188.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Housing) - School of Housing, Building and Planning

  • Programmes: Applied Sciences
  • Mode Of Study: Research
  • Qualification type: PhD
  • Commitment: Full Time, Part Time
  • Path: On Campus
  • School/Centre/Institute: School of Housing, Building and Planning

PhD (Housing) - School of Housing, Building and Planning


  • OVERVIEW

    Doctor of Philosophy in Housing are research programmes offered throughout the year. These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and international students to do independent research supervised by their respective lecturers in various specialisations in the field of Housing. As the concern on sustainable housing increased, new areas / fields of studies emerge as newer theory, concept and practice become available. These research programmes have attracted many academicians as well as industry players to enhance their knowledge in various related issues on housing.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Housing

    • Affordable Housing
    • Social Housing (Residential Neighbourhood and Mobility)
    • Security and Community Development
    • Housing Delivery System
    • Housing Design and Construction
    • Housing Market

    As a graduation requirement(s), students are required to fulfil the below requirement(s):

    • Minimum grade C+ for RUL670 (Research Methodology)
    • Fulfil the publication(s) requirement
    • Minimum Grade C for Bahasa Malaysia course (LKM100) (Applicable for International Only)

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Housing, Building & Planning

  • 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)

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

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,550.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,975.00
    • 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) : 1,325.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,188.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    ** Fees are subject to change