Master of Science

This programme is a research-based Master's degree in Science covering analytical chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical biology, computational chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and physics.

Academic Requirement

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.75 and above or equivalent as approved by the Senate; or
2. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with CGPA of 2.50 and above but less than CGPA of 2.75, subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
3. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 but less than CGPA of 2.50, and show evidence of at least five (5) years of relevant working or research experience* can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
4. Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree in the related fields or relevant working or research experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR and meet the minimum CGPA set out in (a) to (c).

Language Requirement

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic/ IELTS Academic Online Band 5.0
• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3.5
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 40, TOEFL Essential (Online) 7.5
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic/ PTE Academic (Online) 47
• Cambridge English Qualification and Tests (High B1 level in CEFR) / Linguaskill Online 154
• ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107

Programme Structure

• Research Methods in Science
• Directed Reading in Science
• Dissertation

Contact the institution for current information.