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 Master of Science in Applied Geophysics - School of Physics


OVERVIEW

The objectives of this programme are to equip postgraduates with a solid foundation in the field of applied geophysics; the ability to relate various Geoscience disciplines, concepts and practices; the capability to translate their knowledge and skills into practice; and the skills and motivation to pursue a doctoral programme.

Course Structure

The programme consists of 40 units of the following four core courses, three elective courses and one compulsory research project.

Semester I

  • Potential Field Exploration Methods (core - 4 units)
  • Seismic Interpretation (core - 4 units)
  • Geoenvironmental Issues (elective - 2 units)
  • Formation Evaluation (core - 4 units)
  • Remote Sensing Applications (core - 4 units)
  • Engineering Geoscience (elective - 2 units)
  • Petroleum Geoscience (elective - 2 units)

Semester II

  • Research Project (compulsory - 20 units)

Expertise available in the following School: School of Physics

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in Physics or 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
  • Not Applicable

DURATION

Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters

SEMESTER INTAKE

April & October

FEES
Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee : 565.00 X 40 Units = 22,600.00*
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Registration Fees : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fees : 225.00 X 40 Units = 9,000.00*
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00

*From Semester 1, 2024/2025
** Fees are subject to change