Universiti Teknologi

Overview of Bachelor of Science with Education (Sports Science) in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Programme Structure & Features:
This programme is offered on full-time mode and is based on a two-semester academic session with several subjects being conducted and assessed in each semester. In most cases, assessments are made using a combination of various methods namely course works, final examinations and a final year project.

This programme offers several optional academic activities that would enhance ones' professional character. These may take form in one or combination of the following:

a. A two-credit service learning course
b. Student spends a full semester in selected countries to participate in a study abroad programme
(which normally carries a eight-credit equivalent workload).
c. Student spends a two weeks period (or shorter) abroad to participate in the Global Outreach Programme (GOP).

The programme consists of three main capstones namely Teaching Practice, Undergraduate Project and Multimedia-Based Project. Each capstone is made of a combination of several corner stones which are to be taken in specific sequence.

Assessment:
Comprises of single component or combination of course work, final examination and a final year project. In most cases, coursework would carry no more than 50% of the total assessment mark except for the laboratory, workshop and practical courses at which assessment is fully based on the coursework.

Award Requirements:
A candidate will be awarded with a degree of Bachelor of Science with Education (Sports Science) upon succesful completion of all courses prescribed in the programme structure within a permitted study duration with a Cummulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) not less than 2.00

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• MALAYSIAN STUDENTS

STPM Holders

A Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;

?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level

?A pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subjects in the STPM

?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

STAM Holders

A Malaysian Higher Religious Certificate (STAM) holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;

?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level

?A pass in STAM Qualification for at least Jayyid level

?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

• MATRIC / ASASI Holders

A Matric and Asasi holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;

?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level

?A pass in Malaysian Matriculation Certificate / Foundation with minimum CGPA of 2.00

?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

• A – LEVEL / IB / AUSMAT Holders

A A-Level / IB / Ausmat  holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;

?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level / Equivalent

?Hold A – Level / International Baccalaureate / Australian Matriculation (Ausmat) Certificate

?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)/ Band 5.5 in IELTS/ Score of 500 in TOEFL PBT/ Score of 59 in TOEFL IBT

• DIPLOMA HOLDERS

A Diploma holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;

?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level

?Hold Diploma / Equivalent recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate or a pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subject in the STPM

?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

• DIPLOMA VOKASIONAL Holders

A Diploma Vokasional holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;

?Hold Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) equivalent to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least Academic PNGK 2.00, at least PNGK 2.67 and competent vokasional modules and credit in Bahasa Melayu SVM kod 1104

?Hold Diploma Vokasional recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate

?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

• INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

General Entry Requirement

?A Senior High School Certificate or equivalent pre - university qualifications. See more details for the entry requirements based on country below.

?Pass the English Proficiency requirements; and

?Pass the UTM interview (for Bachelor of Architecture & Bachelor of Science Industrial Design)

• Health Requirements

International student are required to undergo a compulsory medical check up in Malaysia (managed by the University) and you must be certified as being in good health and free from contagious/ infectious diseases or illness that will adversely affect your study. International students from the yellow fever endemic areas without a valid immunisation certificate will be immediately quarantined on arrival for 6 days minus the period of travel. The university has the right to withdraw this offer or to terminate you from your study if you are found to suffer from or to be a carrier of contagious/ infectious diseases, or to suffer from a medical condition requiring continuous medical care that will adversely affect your study at UTM.

• English Proficiency

If English is not your native language and you are attending a school where English is not the language of instruction, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic). You can also enrol in the Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) offered by ELS Language Centres. The CIEP is available completely online and you can take it while you are in home country.

• CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates of the programme are expected to work as:

a) Teachers in government or private schools, and matriculation centres.
b) Teaching staff at Community Colleges.
c) Teaching assistants, tutors or research assistants in higher learning institutions.