Master of Science (MSc)

By Research

Full Time : 2 - 3 years

Part Time : 3 - 4 years

Admission : All Time

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 & Bioprocess Engineering
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • System Engineering
  • Built Environment
  • Architecture
  • Engineering Education

Entry requirements

  • Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements

A Bachelor degree with honours (CGPA 2.75 and above) from The National University of Malaysia or its equivalent from any other recognized university


OR;

  • CGPA 2.50 – 2.74 with at least 1 year working experience in related field after obtaining the degree


  • CGPA 2.30 – 2.49 with at least 5 years working experience

  • English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements
  • International students shall fulfil the English language requirements by obtaining a minimum score of 5.5 for IELTS or the equivalent of any examination that has been aligned to The Common European Framework of Reference(CEFR) as approved by the Senate.

  • An international student who fails to meet the English language competency requirements may be given a conditional offer as follows:
  1. Students are allowed to attend an internal English Preparatory Course at the University with a time limit of a maximum of two (2) years and subject to the regulations of the Malaysian Immigration Department in force; and
  2. International students pursuing an internal English Preparatory Course must sit for the IELTS or TOEFL, or MUET examinations or any CEFR-aligned examination to meet the English language competency requirements.

  • The list of examinations that has been aligned to the CEFR is subject to the list approved by the Senate and continuously updated.

  • The Faculty/Institute may grant exemptions to the conditions stated in sub regulations 5(1) and 5(2) to:
  1. International students originating from countries that use English as the official language; or
  2. International students who use academic qualifications from institutions that use English as the medium of instruction and intend to pursue higher studies at the University.

Requirements for Viva Voce

  • Master of Science candidates need to fulfil the publication requirement as determined by the Faculty before thesis submission.

  • The course on Research Methodology (KKKF6003) iscompulsory for Master of Science candidatesundertaking thesis/research.

  • International students must attend and pass the BahasaMelayu course as determined by the University.

Fees

Find out more about fees here.

Any enquiry please contact

Postgraduate Secretariat

Email: siswazahfkab@ukm.edu.my