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
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International (USD) | |
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** Fees are subject to change