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      • School of Communication

        Digital communication drives changes in every facet of life, including in political economy, global media system, culture and trade.
      • School of Educational Studies

        The Bachelor of Education (Malay) with Honors program is an educational program that integrates pedagogy and linguistics of the Malay language.
        This program aims to provide educators who are able to lead, innovate, and commit to addressing the needs of students with special needs (SEN) in line with the Malaysian Special Education Philosophy.
        To produce education officers in the field of TESOL who are professional, dedicated, innovative and critical thinkers.
        The Bachelor of Education (History) with Honors program is an educational program that integrates pedagogy and history.
        The Bachelor of Education (Geography) with Honors program is an educational program that integrates pedagogy and geography.
      • School of Humanities

        Bachelor of Arts with Honors is offered through the following specializations: 1. Malay Language Linguistics 2. English Language Studies 3. Geography 4. Literature 5. History
        This program is designed to meet the nation's need to produce competent and knowledgeable graduates equipped with relevant language and literary skills, enabling them to adapt effectively to societal demands and global changes, particularly in the field of English.
        Translation and interpretation courses provide knowledge about translation and interpretation theories, along with practical training in these fields.
      • School of Languages, Literacies & Translation

        The programme, better known as BA EFP amongst USM community, emphasises the fundamentals and practical aspects of written and spoken competence, linguistics and applied linguistics, and critical and creative thinking commonly observed in professional environments.
      • School of Management

        The Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) degree programme was launched by the School of Management in 1999.
        ▪Bachelor of Management in Business Analytics with Honours ▪Bachelor of Management in International Business with Honours ▪Bachelor of Management in Strategy and Organisation with Honours ▪Bachelor of Management in Operations with Honours ▪Bachelor of Management in Finance with Honours ▪Bachelor of Management in Islamic Finance with Honours ▪Bachelor of Management in Marketing with Honours
      • School of Social Sciences

        This program is designed to develop students who are well-informed, resilient, empathetic, and capable of understanding and addressing current societal issues.
        This program offers a general social work education plan aimed at producing graduates who are well-trained in the field of human services in line with current demands.
        This program emphasizes areas of study within the discipline of economics, such as finance, business and trade, development and planning, industrialization, and human resources, which are expected to meet part of the market demand.
      • School of the Arts

        The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and techniques of acting and directing, as well as a deep understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of theater and film. Students will learn how to analyze texts, create characters, and communicate effectively with audiences through a range of performance styles and techniques.
        The Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art with Honours programme is a broad and diverse field of study that encompasses a wide range of artistic disciplines. It’s creative and expressive nature provides students with opportunities to explore various forms of artistic expression in painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography and more.
        The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Communication with Honours program at the School of The Arts, USM is a cutting-edge program that offers students a comprehensive education in graphic design and communication. This program is designed to help students develop their artistic talents while also equipping them with the technical skills needed to succeed in today's competitive creative industries.
        The Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media Design and Technology with Honours at the School of The Arts, USM is an exciting program that prepares students for a career in the rapidly evolving field of digital media. This program is designed to develop students' creative and technical skills to produce innovative and engaging digital media content.
        The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design with Honours program at the School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a comprehensive and rigorous course that prepares students for a career in product design. This four-year program focuses on developing students' design skills, creativity, and critical thinking abilities while equipping them with technical skills in various design tools and software.
        Bachelor of Music with Honours is a 3 ½ year program offered by the School of The Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
      • School of Health Sciences

        Speech pathology is a health science profession that deals with the identification, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and management of communication disorders (disorders of language, speech sounds, fluency, and voice) and swallowing problems.
        The Bachelor in Nursing is a four-year (8 semesters) programme offered by the School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus.
        This programme is the first forensic science programme offered in Malaysia. It is a very popular programme and is in high demand among prospective students.
        The Bachelor in Environmental and Occupational Health is a four-year undergraduate programme that prepares students for careers in the field of environmental and occupational safety and health (EOSH).
        The programme is designed to produce audiologists who are knowledgeable and able to practise in the field of audiology to fulfil the needs of public and private sectors.**
        The main purpose of the programme is to impart knowledge in general nutrition with the focus on human nutrition and community nutrition that are relevant to the Malaysian context. It aims to produce versatile graduates to fulfil the needs of the discipline, the healthcare profession and the future job market.
        The programme provides theoretical and practical in three major fields (clinical, community and food service) that covers medical nutrition therapy using nutrition care process in the prevention and management of diseases to meet the nutritional requirement of individuals.*
        The Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) (Medical Radiation) @ Bachelor in Medical Radiation (Honours) (for enrollment from Academic Session 2021/2022 onwards) is a 4-year (8 semesters) full time academic programme which has been offered since academic session 2001/2002 to students with qualification of A-level, STPM, matriculation, diploma in radiography or equivalent. The government of Malaysia has accredited this programme since 2004.1
        Biomedical Science programme is a multidisciplinary programme which provides students the opportunity to gain experiences and explore areas related to laboratory diagnosis, disease prevention and other biomedical researches.
        Students in this programme are expected to acquire a high level of academic competence and knowledge comparable to that of graduates from similar institutions within and outside the country.3
      • School of Medical Sciences

        Doctor of Medicine is a 5-year programme based on the integrated system and structured according to a multi-disciplinary approach.
    • Nursing & Renal

      The Diploma in Nursing Program at Universiti Sains Malaysia provides theoretical knowledge and clinical training in nursing sciences, behavioral sciences, biological sciences, and clinical experiences in the field of nursing.
      The Advanced Diploma Program in Renal Nursing aims to produce registered nurses who are competent, safe in nursing practice, ethical, and professional to meet the nation's demand for skilled personnel in renal nursing.
    • Offshore

      The School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) introduced its Medical programme in 1979. 30 years later in 2010 has established an offshore campus in Belgaum, Bangalore, India in collaboration with KLE University.
      USM collaborates with International College IMPERIA to offer an off-campus Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying program.

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