MSc (Marine Sciences) - Centre for Policy Research and International Studies

OVERVIEW

This Programme includes research on various fields. The fields offered are as followed:-

Marine Pollution and Toxicology

• Research on the behaviour of environmental pollutants in the estuarine and coastal waters, and their effects on physiological status of marine organisms

Coral Reef Ecosystem

• Research in monitoring, understanding and restoring coral reefs from the microbiology and genetics aspects and also reef processes and the effects of natural and man-made influences on the health and conservation of coral reefs

Marine Sciences

• Research in marine biodiversity, impacts and adaptation to climate change, water quality and ecosystem health

Expertise available in the following Centre:
Centre for Policy Research and International Studies
www.usm.my/cenpris

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are required to possess:

• A Bachelor degree in related field (minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00)

In cases where the candidates do not meet the minimum CGPA requirements, research experience or journal publications may be used to support applications.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; or
• A minimum of Band 5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
• A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
• A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
• A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

Exemption can be given if:

• English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
• The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English

DURATION

• Full-time : Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

FEES

** Fees are subject to change