Master of Science

Curriculum Structure

• The MSc programme consist of course work, seminar, thesis and viva voce (thesis examination).
• Candidates are required to complete 3 credit hours of a compulsory research methodology course (3 credits).
• Students are required to register for a seminar (1 credit) course which is offered every semester.
• Students must present and pass the viva voce (thesis examination).

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.750 or equivalent, as accepted by the UPM Senate; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with range CGPA of 2.500 to CGPA 2.749 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment by Faculty/School/Institute; or
• A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a range of CGPA 2.000 to CGPA 2.499, can be accepted subject to: -
  i) a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and,
  ii) rigorous internal assessment by Faculty/School/Institute.
• Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Faculty/School/Institute and meet the minimum CGPA; or
• An applicant who is in the final semester of his bachelor study programme may be considered for provisional admission subject to his current CGPA or its equivalent satisfies the master’s degree programme admission requirements; and
• Fulfil other requirements specified by the Faculty/School/Institute for each programme.

English Requirements

For international candidates only:

• Band 5.0 - 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Version); or
• Score 45 - 78 for TOEFL IBT (Including Home Edition); or
• Band 3 - 4 for MUET; or
• Score 47 - 62 for PTE Academic; or
• Score 106 - 109 for CIEP at ELS Language Centre, UPM

Note: The validity period for English language qualification should not exceed two years.
For more information, refer through this link: https://sgs.upm.edu.my/content/english_language_requirements-40581

Intakes

October        (First semester)

March          (Second semester)

Local Student

Cluster of Fields of Study

1ST SEMESTER (Pay during the registration)

2ND – 3RD SEMESTERS

4TH SEMESTER

5 AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTERS

 STUDY COST FOR MAXIMUM 2 YEARS

STUDY COST FOR MAXIMUM 3 YEARS

Sains & Technology

2,250

2,000

1,500

2,000

7,750

11,750

Social Science

2,050

1,800

1,300

1,800

6,950

10,550

International Student

Cluster of Fields of Study

1ST SEMESTER (Pay during the registration)

2ND – 3RD SEMESTERS

4TH SEMESTER

5 AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTERS

 STUDY COST FOR MAXIMUM 2 YEARS

STUDY COST FOR MAXIMUM 3 YEARS

Sains & Technology

6,700

4,450

3,950

4,200

19,550

27,950

Social Science

5,950

4,050

3,550

3,800

17,600

25,200