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US6527001 - BACHELOR OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    The programme covers multidisciplinary materials synthesis, product development and fabrication for semiconductor, oil & gas, steel, advanced composite, polymer, ceramic and biomedical industries.

    School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
    Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia.
    http://material.eng.usm.my 

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters (Minimum)
                      7 Years / 14 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Examination : Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM)Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others
      STPM:

      i. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in Mathematics T and any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Chemistry

      Note:
      • The candidate must not have a visual impairment (color blindness) (for the Mineral Engineering program [US6524002] only).
      • The candidate must not have a physical disability that hinders practical work.
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Passed Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade C+ (2.33) in Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Physics / Engineering Physics
      • Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Basic Engineering / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

      Note:
      • The candidate must not have a visual impairment (color blindness) (for the Mineral Engineering program [US6524002] only).
      • The candidate must not have a physical disability that hinders practical work.
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:

      Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      And

      Obtained at least a Grade C in the following subjects at the SPM level:

      • Mathematics
      • Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Science

      OR

      A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtained at least a Grade B in the following subject:

      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics

      And

      Obtained at least a Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology

      OR

      International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtained at least a score of 4 at High Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology

      And

      Obtained at least a score of 4 at Standard Level (SL) in one (1) of the following subjects:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Mathematical Methods
      • Further Mathematics

      OR

      AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate score of 68 and obtained at least a Grade C in any three (3) of the following subjects:

      • Mathematical Studies
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Specialist Mathematics

      OR

      Equivalent qualification recognized by Senate of the University.

      Note:
      • The candidate must not have a visual impairment (color blindness) (for the Mineral Engineering program [US6524002] only).
      • The candidate must not have a physical disability that hinders practical work.
    • STPMMatrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTMDiploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain
      STPM:

      i. Lulus Peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.50

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C+ (NGMP 2.33) dalam mata pelajaran Mathematics T dan mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Chemistry


      Nota:
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan penglihatan (buta warna) (untuk program Kejuruteraan Sumber Mineral [US6524002] sahaja).
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan fizikal yang menyukarkan kerja-kerja amali.
      Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM:

      i. Lulus Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.50

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C+ (2.33) dalam mata pelajaran Mathematics dan mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Physics / Engineering Physics
      • Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Basic Engineering / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering


      Nota:
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan penglihatan (buta warna) (untuk program Kejuruteraan Sumber Mineral [US6524002] sahaja).
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan fizikal yang menyukarkan kerja-kerja amali.
      Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain:

      Memiliki Diploma dalam bidang yang berkaitan dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00

      Dan

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Mathematics
      • Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Science


      ATAU


      Lulus A-Level dengan memperolehi minimum skor 10 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics

      Dan

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology


      ATAU


      Lulus International Baccalaureate (IB) dengan memperolehi minimum skor 28 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 4 di peringkat High Level (HL) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology

      Dan

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 4 di peringkat Standard Level (SL) dalam satu (1) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Mathematical Methods
      • Further Mathematics

      ATAU


      Lulus AUSMAT/SAM dengan memperolehi minimum agregat 68 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mana-mana tiga (3) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Mathematical Studies
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Specialist Mathematics


      ATAU


      Mempunyai kelulusan lain yang diiktiraf setaraf dengannya dan diperakukan oleh Senat Universiti.


      Nota:
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan penglihatan (buta warna) (untuk program Kejuruteraan Sumber Mineral [US6524002] sahaja).
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan fizikal yang menyukarkan kerja-kerja amali.

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      700.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      480.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,180.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

      • Basic Materials Engineering (Structure & Properties) 
      • Properties of materials, characterization & basic design 
      • Advanced materials, nanomaterials, processing & analysis
      • Trip to industry & industrial training 
      • Materials selection
      • Integrated Design Project 
      • Final Year Project

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Materials Engineer
    • Manufacturing Engineer
    • QA Engineer
    • Corrosion Engineer
    • Welding Engineer
    • R&D Engineer
    • Product Engineer
    • NDT Inspector
    • Research Officer
    • Process Engineer
    • Supplier Quality Engineer
    • NPI Engineer
    • Industrial Engineer
    • Science Officer

     

    Related Industries

    • Ceramic
    • Metal (Corrosion, Welding)
    • Composites
    • Polymer Manufacturing & Process
    • Electronic
    • Semiconductor
    • Medical Devices
    • Biomaterials
    • Automotive
    • Research & Development
    • Government Agencies

Undergraduate

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