Overview of Master of Science MSc in University of Malaya (UM) Malaysia
These programmes provide a comprehensive training in research on specific subject areas through exploration and experimentation. One or more supervisors are assigned to the student whose role is to assist the student to define the research topic and to provide guidance in the development of the research project. On completion of the research the candidate is required to submit a thesis on his research findings for examination.
SUBJECTS
Some selected fields of research in the various Institutes/ Departments
Institute of Biological Sciences
1.
Animal Embryology Breeding and
9.
Plant Ecology
Genetics
10.
Plant Genetics and Breeding
2.
Ecophysiology and Biochemistry
11.
Plant Phycology
3.
Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants
12.
Plant Taxonomy
4.
Immunology
13.
Population Ecology of Agricultural Insect
5.
Industrial Microbiology
Pests
6.
Molecular Biology
14.
Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
7.
Plant Biotechnology
15.
Weed Ecology and Management
8.
Plant Bacteriology
Institute of Mathematical Sciences
1.
Algebra and Number Theory
8.
Graph Theory
2.
Analysis
9.
Linear and Multilinear Algebra
3.
Applied and Computational Statistics
10.
Mathematical Modelling
4.
Combinatorial Group Theory
11.
Operational Research
5.
Computer-Aided Geometric Design
12.
Probability and Statistics
6.
Differential Geometry
13.
Quantum Scattering Theory
7.
Fluid Mechanics
14.
Stochastic Processes
Department of Physics
1.
Advanced Materials
6.
Plasma Physics
2.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
7.
Radiation Physics
3.
Nuclear Physics
8.
Semiconductor Physics
4.
Fibre Optic Technology
9.
Solid State Ionics
5.
Laser and Photonics
10.
Theoretical & Computational Physics
Department of Geology
Engineering Geology
Geology, Magmatism Tectonism and Metallogenesis of Peninsular Malaysia
Minerology and Geotechnical Properties of Materials in mined-out ponds
Petroleum Geology and Geochemistry
Department of Chemistry
1.
Catalysis
8.
Solid-state Chemistry
2.
Glycolipid Research
9.
Polymer Chemistry
3.
Natural Product Chemistry
10.
Surface and Colloid Chemistry
4.
Dynamics and Kinetics of Organic Reactions
11.
Liquid Crystals
5.
Biochemical Reaction Mechanisms
12.
Computational and Molecular
6.
Crystal Structure Determination
Modeling
7.
Electrochemistry
13.
Air and Water Pollution Chemistry
Department of Science & Technology Studies
Philosophy of Nature
Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Science
The medium of instruction is in English. International students are required to attend and pass a basic course in Bahasa Melayu before the degree can be conferred. If they intend to write their dissertation/thesis in English they must possess at least band 6 IELTS or a score of 550 TOEFL if they had obtained their Bachelor’s degree from a university in which the medium of instruction is other than English
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess one of following:
1. Bachelor of Science with Hons (CGPA 3.00 and above) or its equivalent in related field, or
2. Bachelor of Science or its equivalent in related field with
i. a minimum of one (1) year of relevant working experience in the related field, or
ii. proof of publication in a related field; or
3. Professional qualification from a recognised professional body or other qualifications as approved by Senate.
