Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment

Master of Science (MSc)

Research Program

Full Time : 2 - 3 years
Part Time : 3 - 4 years
Admission : All Time

Course
Overview

Fields of
Research

Entry
Requirements

Requirements
for Viva

Fees

Course overview

Master of Science (MSc) are targeted for students who are interested in research work and wish to continue their career as researchers or academicians.

Fields of Research

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering & Management
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic System Engineering
  • Built Environment
  • Architecture
  • Engineering Education
  • Mathematics Engineering

Entry requirements

  • CGPA 2.75 and above – A Bachelor’s degree with Honors from UKM / equivalent;
  • CGPA 2.50 – 2.74 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
  • CGPA 2.00 – 2.49 with a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for any examination that has been aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as approved by the Senate
  • Letter of confirmation of academic qualification obtained using English as the medium of instruction issued by the University
  • International students originating from countries that use English as the official language (refer to The International Academic Grade Guide 2nd Edition).
  • Prospective students also have the option to take the HEET exam Higher Education English Test (HEET) as a language competency test Main English aligned to The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to meet the entry requirements to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Requirements for Viva Voce

  • Doctor of Philosophy candidates need to fulfil the publication requirement as determined by the Faculty before thesis submission.
  • The course on KKKF6013: Research Methodology for Science and Technology Course or
    KKKF6033: Research Methodology for Science Social is compulsory for Master of Science candidates undertaking thesis/research.
  • Compulsory for International Candidates: Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi Antarabangsa;  atau Bahasa Melayu untuk Pelajar Nusantara

Fees

Find out more about fees here.

Any enquiry please contact

Postgraduate Secretariat

Email: siswazahfkab@ukm.edu.my

Telephone: +603 8911 8011