Master of Science

Faculty of Agriculture offers two programmes for graduate studies; Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with thesis. The MS students are required to conduct research and fulfill a minimum of 6 credits (except 9 credits for field of studies Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics) of course work. The candidates are also required to present seminars on their research. The duration of studies for MS is 1-3 years.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must have:

• 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.

FIELD OF STUDIES

1. Agribusiness
2. Agricultural Economics
3. Agronomy
4. Agriculture Extension
5. Agricultural Technology
6. Animal Behaviour and Welfare
7. Animal Production
8. Animal Science
9. Aquaculture
10. Entomology
11. Fisheries Science
12. Genetics and Breeding
13. Horticulture
14. Land Resource Management
15. Pest Management
16. Plant Pathology
17. Plant Science
18. Soil Science

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION                

  Please Refer to The Following Link For More Information http://www.sgs.upm.edu.my 

        Dean, School of Graduate Studies
        Universiti PutraMalaysia
        Zone 4, Off Jalan Stadium
        43400 UPM Serdang
        SelangorDarul Ehsan,MALAYSIA
        (Admission Division)

        Further enquiry, please contact:

        Tel: +603-9769 4218 / 4223 / 4165 / 4169 / 4225
        Email: pg_admission@upm.edu.my 
        Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/sgsupm

CONTACT DETAILS:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natrah Fatin Mohd Ikhsan
Deputy Dean (Graduate Studies, Research and International)
Email: natrah@upm.edu.my 
Phone: +603-9769 4806
 
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nolila Mohd. Nawi
Coordinator for Graduate Studies
Email: nolila@upm.edu.my
Phone: +603-9769 4908

Mrs. Che Zailawati Abdul Ghani
Senior Assistant Registrar (Graduate Studies, Research and International)
Email: chezailawati@upm.edu.my 
Phone: +603-9769 4969

Updated:: 16/08/2023 [sitinurhajar]