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Master of Science in Teaching of Mathematics - School of Mathematical Sciences

OVERVIEW

Course Structure

Candidates are required to complete a total of 44 units of the coursework component as follows:

1. Core Courses (32 units)

  • Number Theory
  • Euclidean Geometry
  • Operations Research
  • Statistical Methods for Research
  • Probability Theory
  • Research Project
  • Linear Algebra

2. Elective Courses (choose 3 courses)

  • Analysis
  • Combinatorics
  • Statistical Inference
  • Mathematics and Technology
  • Theories of Teaching and Learning Mathematics

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related areas

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

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 3 semesters / Max 4 semesters

Part-time: Min 5 semesters / Max 8 semesters

SEMESTER INTAKE

April & October 

FEES
Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee : 265.00 X 43 Units = 11,395.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Registration Fees : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fees : 100.00 X 43 Units = 4,300.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00

** Fees are subject to change

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

Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee : 450.00 X 43 Units = 19,350.00 
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Registration Fees : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fees : 185.00 X 43 Units = 7,955.00 
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00

** Fees are subject to change