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Pure Sciences

School of Biological Sciences 29

MASTER OF SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - RESEARCH

Research Thrust Areas


Aquatic Biology Biotechnology
- Aquaculture - Cell Culture Technology
- Limnology - DNA Probes Technology
- Marine Ecology - Enzyme Technology
- Oceanography - Immunology
- Coastal Ecosystem - Industrial Biotechnology
- Plankton Ecology and Productivity - Microbial Biotechnology
- Aquatic Animal Diseases - Micropropagation Techniques
- Aquatic Animal Nutrition - Molecular Biology
- Ichthyology - Genetics and Plant Biotechnology
- Tissue Culture
Applied Entomology - Molecular Ecology
- Population Genetics
- Entomology
- Insect Ecology
Environmental Biology
- Insect Systematics
- Soil Sciences
- Insect Biochemistry and Physiology
- Tropical Forest Ecology
- Medical Entomology - Tropical Wetland Ecology
- Urban and Industrial Entomology - Chemical Ecology
- Agricultural Entomology - Population and Community Ecology
- Pest Management - Environmental Pollution
- Entomology/Bioindicators - Biodiversity Conservation
- Biological Control of Vectors - Wildlife Ecology and Management
- Tropical Disease Vectors - Animal Behaviour
- Agricultural Disease Vectors
Microbiology
Zoology - Bacteriology
- Animal Taxonomy - Mycology
- Entomology - Parasitology
- Mammalogy - Environmental Microbiology
- Herpetology - Industrial Microbiology
- Immunology (...continued)
School of Biological Sciences 30

MASTER OF SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - RESEARCH

Plant Pathology Admission Requirements


- Plant Pathogen Applicants should possess the following:
- Tropical Plant Diseases MSc
- Plant Disease Management and Control BSc (Hons) in Biology or equivalent.
BSc in Biology or equivalent with several years of
- Mycoherbicides experience in a relevant field.
- Mycorrhiza
PhD
A Master's or Bachelor's (First Class Honours /
Botany CGPA 3.67) degree in a related area.
- Plant Taxonomy
- Plant Tissue and Cell Culture Language Requirement
- Weed Biology (Applicable for International Applicants Only)
A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL
- Molecular Taxonomy (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or
A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International
Parasitology English Language Testing System)
- Parasite Biology Results must be attached with the application form.
- Protozoology Duration
- Helminthology MSc
Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 12 semesters
Marine & Coastal Biology
- Study on Mangrove Ecosystem PhD
- Marine Pollution and Toxicology Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Marine Culture Part-time: Min 10 semesters / Max 15 semesters
- Coral reefs Tuition Fees (By Semester)
- Ecosystems Malaysian International
- Integrated Coastal Zone Management RM1,240.00 RM1,860.00
Thesis Examinations Fees (Pay Once)
Malaysian International
MSc RM750.00 RM1,000.00
PhD RM1,000.00 RM1,500.00

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School of Chemical Sciences 31

MASTER OF SCIENCE (CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION) - MIXED MODE

Courses Offered Admission Requirements


- Quality Control in Chemistry Applicants should possess the following:
- Atomic Spectroscopy A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related degree
- Molecular Spectroscopy from a recognised university.
- Electrochemical Methods A minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
A CGPA between 2.5 - 2.75 and at least
- Separation Methods
one year's working experience.
- Surface and Thermal Analysis
- Environmental Pollution and Duration
Monitoring Techniques Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters
Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters
Course Structure
Tuition and Examination Fees
Coursework - 20 units Dissertation - 20 units
Malaysian RM6,600.00
International RM9,900.00

www.usm.my/chem
School of Chemical Sciences 32

MASTER OF SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - RESEARCH

Research Thrust Areas Admission Requirements


Organic Chemistry
Applicants should possess the following:
- Organic Synthesis
- Natural Products Chemistry MSc
- Macrocyclic Chemistry A Bachelor of Science degree in a related area.
- Liquid Crystals
PhD
Physical Chemistry A Master's or Bachelor's (First Class Honours /
- Surface Chemistry and Catalysis CGPA>3.67) degree in a related area.
- Environmental Chemistry
- Electroplating/Electroless Plating Duration
- Computational Chemistry MSc
- Corrosion Chemistry Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
Inorganic Chemistry
- Inorganic Polymer
- Organometallic Chemistry PhD
- Inorganic Synthesis Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Coordination Chemistry Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
- Catalysis
- Liquid Crystals Tuition and Examination Fees (By Semester)
Malaysian RM1,240.00
Industrial Chemistry International RM1,860.00
- Material Chemistry and Advanced Materials
- Composite Materials and Ceramics Thesis Examination Fees (Pay Once)
- Palm Oil Chemistry Malaysian International
- Corrosion Chemistry and Coatings MSc RM750.00 RM1,000.00
- Petroleum Engineering PhD RM1,000.00 RM1,500.00
- Modified Biopolymers

Analytical Chemistry
- Pollution Studies
- Chemical and Biosensors
- Electroanalytical Chemistry
- Separation Chemistry
- Photocatalysis
- Conducting Polymers www.usm.my/chem
- Nanomaterials
- Environmental Electrochemistry
School of Physics 33

MASTER OF SCIENCE (APPLIED GEOPHYSICS) - MIXED MODE

Course Structure Admission Requirements


The programme consists of 40 units of the following Applicants should possess the following:
four core courses, three elective courses and one BSc (Hons) in Geophysics / Geology or equivalent.
compulsory research project. BSc in Geophysics / Geology or equivalent with
several years of experience in a relevant field.
Semester I
- Potential Field Exploration Methods (core - 4 units) Duration
- Seismic Interpretation (core - 4 units) Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters
- Geoenvironmental Issues (elective - 2 units) Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters

Tuition and Examination Fees


Semester II
Malaysian RM6,600.00
- Formation Evaluation (core - 4 units)
International RM9,900.00
- Remote Sensing Applications (core - 4 units)
- Engineering Geoscience (elective - 2 units)
- Petroleum Geoscience (elective - 2 units)
- Research Project (compulsory - 20 units) www.usm.my/phy
School of Physics 34

MASTER OF SCIENCE (SOLID STATE PHYSICS) - COURSEWORK

Course Structure Admission Requirements


The programme consists of 40 units of the following Applicants should possess the following:
four core courses, three elective courses, two practical BSc (Hons) in Physics minimum CGPA of 2.75 or
courses and one compulsory research project. equivalent.
BSc in Physics or equivalent with several years of
experience in a relevant field.
Semester I
- Solid State Physics I (core - 4 units) Duration
- X-Ray Structure Analysis (elective - 4 units) Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters
- Measurement and Experimental Techniques I Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters
(core - 4 units)
- Physics of Optical Communication Tuition and Examination Fees
Malaysian RM6,600.00
(elective - 4 units)
International RM9,900.00
Semester II
- Solid State Physics II (core - 4 units)
- Semiconductor Physics (core - 4 units)
- Measurement and Experimental Techniques II
(core - 4 units)
- Semiconductor Devices (elective - 4 units)
- Research Project (compulsory - 8 units)

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School of Physics 35

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MEDICAL PHYSICS) - COURSEWORK

Course Structure Admission Requirements


The programme comprises 40 units of the following Applicants should possess the following:
five core courses, two elective courses, two practical BSc (Hons) in Physics minimum CGPA of 3.00
courses and one compulsory research project. or equivalent.
BSc in Physics or equivalent with several years of
experience in a relevant field.
Semester I
- Human Anatomy and Physiology (core - 4 units) Duration
- Radiation Physics (core - 4 units) Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters
- Dosimetry and Radiation Protection (core - 4units) Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters
- Physics of Diagnostic Radiology (core - 4 units)
- Medical Physics Practical (core - 4 units) Tuition and Examination Fees
Malaysian RM6,600.00
Semester II International RM9,900.00
- Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Physics
(core - 4 units)
- Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(elective - 2 units)
- Radiobiology and Radiation Chemistry
(elective - 2 units)
- Medical Physics Practical II (core - 4 units)
- Research Project (compulsory - 8 units)

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School of Physics 36

MASTER OF SCIENCE (RADIATION SCIENCE) - MIXED MODE

Course Structure Admission Requirements


The programme consists of 40 units of the following Applicants should possess the following:
four core courses and one compulsory Laboratory work BSc (Hons) in Physics or equivalent
in Semester II. (minimum CGPA 2.75)

Duration
1st Semester (20 units)
Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters
- Radiation Protection I (Core - 4 units) Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters
- Radiation Protection II (Core - 4 units)
- Radiation Physics (Core - 4 units) Tuition and Examination Fees
- Dosimetry and Radiation Protection Malaysian RM6,600.00
(Core - 4 units) International RM9,900.00
- Practical (Core - 4 units)

2nd Semester (20 units)


- Dissertation

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School of Physics 37

MASTER OF SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - RESEARCH

Research Thrust Areas Admission Requirements


- Astronomy and Atmospheric Sciences Applicants should possess the following:
- Biophysics MSc
- Medical Physics BSc (Hons) in Physics or equivalent.
BSc in Physics or equivalent with several years of
- Solid State Physics experience in a relevant field.
- Geophysics
- X-Ray Crystallography PhD
A Master's or Bachelor's (First Class Honours /
- Remote Sensing and Image Processing
CGPA >3.67) degree in a related area.
- Applied Physics
- Energy Studies Language Requirement
- Theoretical Physics (Condensed Matter, (Applicable for International Applicants Only)
A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL
Particle Physics) (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or
- Engineering Physics A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International
- Nanophysics English Language Testing System)
Results must be attached with the application form.

Duration
MSc
Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

PhD
Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

Tuition Fees (By Semester)


Malaysian International
RM1,240.00 RM1,860.00
Thesis Examination Fees (Pay Once)
Malaysian International
MSc RM750.00 RM1,000.00
PhD RM1,000.00 RM1,500.00
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School of Mathematical Sciences 38

MASTER OF SCIENCE (STATISTICS) - MIXED MODE

Coursework Component Admission Requirements


Candidates must take and obtain a good pass in all Applicants should possess the following:
five courses offered. A Bachelor's degree majoring in Statistics
- Statistical Inference or related discipline.
- Stochastic Processes A minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
- Categorical Data Analysis
Language Requirement
- Statistical Reliability (Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- Linear Models A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language), or
Research Component A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International
A candidate will do research on a chosen topic with English Language Testing System), or
Passed the USM's Intensive English Course
the guidance of a supervisor at the end of which a
Level III.
dissertation must be submitted. Results must be attached with
the application form.
The award of the degree is subject to obtaining good
passes in the courses taken and the successful Duration
completion of the dissertation, which will be examined Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters
Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters
by internal and external examiners.
Tuition and Examination Fees (By Semester)
Malaysian RM6,600.00
International RM9,900.00

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School of Mathematical Sciences 39

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MATHEMATICS) - MIXED MODE

Coursework Component Admission Requirements


Candidates must take and obtain a good pass in all Applicants should possess the following:
five courses offered. A Bachelor's degree majoring in Mathematics or
- Computational Linear Algebra and Function related discipline .
Approximation A minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
- Numerical Methods for Differential Equations
Language Requirement
- Mathematical Modelling (Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- Computational Mathematics A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL
- Curve and Surface Methods for Computer Aided (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or
Geometric Design (CAGD) A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International
English Language Testing System), or
Passed the USM's Intensive English Course
Research Component
Level III.
A candidate will do research on a chosen topic with Results must be attached with the application form.
the guidance of a supervisor at the end of which a
dissertation must be submitted. Duration
Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters
The award of the degree is subject to obtaining good Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters
passes in the courses taken and the successful
Tuition and Examination Fees (By Semester)
completion of the dissertation, which will be examined Malaysian RM6,600.00
by internal and external examiners. International RM9,900.00

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School of Mathematical Sciences 40

MASTER OF SCIENCE (TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS) - COURSEWORK

Course Structure Admission Requirements


Candidates are required to complete a total of 44 units Applicants should possess the following:
of the coursework component as follows: Priority will be given to applicants who possess a
Bachelor of Science with Education (majoring in
Core Courses (32 units) Mathematics) degree or related discipline.
- Number Theory A minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
- Euclidean Geometry Priority will be given to applicants possessing 3
- Operations Research years working experience teaching in Mathematics.
- Statistical Methods for Research
Language Requirement
- Probability Theory
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- Research Project
A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL
- Linear Algebra
(Test of English as a Foreign Language), or
A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International
Elective Courses (choose 3 courses) English Language Testing System), or
- Analysis Passed the USM's Intensive English Course
- Combinatorics Level III.
- Statistical Inference Results must be attached with the application form.
- Mathematics and Technology
- Theories of Teaching and Learning Mathematics Duration
Full-time: Min 3 semesters / Max 4 semesters
Part-time: Min 5 semesters / Max 8 semesters

Tuition and Examination Fees


Malaysian RM7,260.00
International RM10,890.00

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School of Mathematical Sciences 41

MASTER OF SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - RESEARCH

Research Thrust Areas Admission Requirements


- Coding Theory Applicants should possess the following:
- Complex Analysis MSc
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics/Statistics or related
- Computational Intelligence discipline.
(Genetic Algorithms, Neural Networks) BSc in Mathematics/Statistics or related discipline
- Computer Aided Geometric Design with several years of experience in a relevant field.
- Econometrics PhD
- Environmental and Ecosystem Modelling A Master's or Bachelor's (First Class Honours /
- Functional Analysis CGPA >3.67) degree in a related area.
- Graph Theory Language Requirement
- Group Theory (Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- Industrial Statistics A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language), or
- Mathematical Modelling A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International
- Medical Statistics English Language Testing System), or
- Moufang Loops Passed the USM's Intensive English Course
Level III.
- Number Theory Results must be attached with the application form.
- Numerical Analysis
- Operations Research Duration
MSc
- Parallel Numerical Algorithms Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
- Signal Processing Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
- Stochastic Processes PhD
Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

Tuition Fees (By Semester)


Malaysian International
RM1,240.00 RM1,860.00
Thesis Examination Fees (Pay Once)
Malaysian International
MSc RM750.00 RM1,000.00
PhD RM1,000.00 RM1,500.00
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School of Distance Education 42

MASTER OF SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - RESEARCH

Research Thrust Areas


Physics Biology
- Renewable Energy and - Microbiology
Efficiency Studies and Education - Biotechnology
- Physics Education - Bioinformatics and Ecoinformatics
- Radiation Physics - Biology and Ecology of Vertebrates
- Medical Physics - Biology and Ecology of Plants
- Surface Analysis - Bioremediation
- Materials Science - Ethnobotany and Ethnozoology
- Computational Solid State Physics - Genetics
- X-Ray Crystallography - Physiology Development Physiology
- Physiology of Aquatic Plants
Chemistry - Plant and Animal Biodiversity
- Organic Chemistry - Physiological Ecology of Plants
- Natural Products (essential oil) - Algology
- Inorganic Chemistry - Seaweed Culture
- Analytical Chemistry - Molecular Biology
- Atomic Spectroscopy - Botany
- Inorganic Chemistry (Coordination, Computational) - Coastal Ecology
- Organometallic Chemistry - Environmental Biology
- Tissue Culture
- Supercritical Fluid Technology
- Entomology
- Plant and Animal Biodiversity
- Biological Applications of Datamining
- Biomass Energy
- Wildlife Animal Nutrition
- Wild Game/Meat

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School of Distance Education 43

MASTER OF SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - RESEARCH

Mathematics Admission Requirements


- Measurement Applicants should possess the following:
- Applied Statistics MSc
- Econometrics A Bachelor's degree in a related area.
- Games and Decision PhD
- Mathematical Modelling A Master's or Bachelor's (First Class Honours /
- Computer Modelling CGPA >3.67) degree in a related area.
- Pure Mathematics Language Requirement
- Statistics (Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- Computer-aided Geometric Design A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL
- Operations Research (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or
A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International
English Language Testing System)
Environmental Science Passed the USM's Intensive English Course Level
- Environmental Management and Audit III.
- Geographical and Environmental Education Results must be attached with the application form.
- Environmental Chemistry Duration
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) MSc
- Spatial Environmental Modelling Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
- Application of GIS and Remote Sensing
PhD
Occupational Safety and Health Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Chemical Safety Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
- Biological Safety Tuition Fees (By Semester)
Malaysian International
RM1,240.00 RM1,860.00
Thesis Examination Fees (Pay Once)
Malaysian International
MSc RM750.00 RM1,000.00
PhD RM1,000.00 RM1,500.00
Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS) 44

MASTER OF SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - RESEARCH

Research Thrust Areas Admission Requirements


- Study on Mangrove Ecosystems Applicants should possess the following:
- Marine Pollution and Toxicology MSc
A Bachelor's degree with Honours
- Mariculture in Marine/Biology or equivalent.
- Coral Reef Ecosystems A minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent
- Integrated Coastal Zone Management
PhD
- Marine Science A Master's or Bachelor's with Mariculture/Intertidal
and (Coastal Ecosystem / Marine Ecosystem)
and Marine Biotechnology (First Class Honours /
CGPA>3.67) or equivalent.

Language Requirement
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language), or
A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International
English Language Testing System)
Results must be attached with the application form.

Duration
MSc
Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

PhD
Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

Tuition Fees (By Semester)


Malaysian International
RM1,240.00 RM1,860.00
Thesis Examination Fees (Pay Once)
Malaysian International
MSc RM750.00 RM1,000.00
PhD RM1,000.00 RM1,500.00
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