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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
 
M.Sc (by research)
Ph.D
 
Students can choose to either enroll in research based or coursework based programs.
 
For research based programs, the minimum requirement for entry to the M.Sc. program is a B.Sc. Honours degree or a B.Sc. with a CGPA of 3.0 and above. For the Ph.D. program, a minimum qualification of Masters of Science degree is required.
 
The medium of instruction for all postgraduate programs (research and coursework) is English. International students are required to attend and pass a basic course in Bahasa Melayu before their degree can be conferred. If they intend to write their dissertation/thesis in English they must posses at least band 5 IELTS or a score of 550 TOEFL (for those who obtained their Bachelor’s degree from a university in which the medium of instruction is other than English).
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.Sc. (taught course)
 
Applicants should posses one of following:
 
  1. Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry or its equivalent.
  2. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with at least 3 years of working experience as a practicing chemist.
  3. Bachelor degree or its equivalent in a science-related discipline with at least 3 years working experience as a practicing chemist.
 
The course is organized in modular format. Each candidate is required to take 9 out of the 12 taught modules in 2 semesters, comprising 4 modules from the basic packages, 5 modules from the applications package and two modules from the practical packages. The research project follows at the end of the second semester. Student may undertake work on the project either in the university or in industry. General outline of the courses is given below.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                      

 

 

 

                                                                    

 

 

 

 

                                                             

                                                                     

                   

                                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                      

                                                                                         

Semester 1
 
Modules by Examination
 
Code Module Name: Basic Packge (All modules compulsory) Credits
SCGS6110 Chromatographic Analysis I: GC & GC-MS 3
SCGS6111 Sample Treatment, Data Analysis, QA/QC 3
SCGS6112 

 Spectroscopic Analysis I (Atomic)-AES, AAS, AFS, MFS, ICP

 3
SCGS6113  Environmental Trace Analysis 3
     
Examination: A written examination of 2 hours in each of the above module shall constitute 50% of the total marks. Coursework assessment shall constitute the remaining 50% of the total marks.
 
Module by Continuous Assessment – 100%
 
Code  Practical Package (Compulsory)  Credits
SCGS6181 Laboratory Work

1
 
 
Semester II
 
Modules by Examination
 
Code  Module Name: Application Package (choose any 5 modules)   Credits
SCGS6312  Electroanalytical Chemistry – Potentiometric, Polarographic and Voltammetric methods 2
SCGS6313 Chromatographic Analysis II – HPLC & LC-MS   2
SCGS6314 Particulate & Surface Analysis  2
SCGS6315 Laboratory Automation 2
SCGS6316  Spectroscopic Analysis II (Molecular) – FT-NMR, FT-IR, NIR, FT-Raman 2
SCGS6324  Food Analysis 2
SCGS6311  Thermal Analysis – TGA, DSC, DMTA, DETA  2
SCGS6323  Clinical & Pharmaceutical Analysis 2
     
Examination: A written examination of 2 hours in each of the above modules shall constitute 50% of the marks. Coursework assessment shall constitute the remaining 50% of the total marks.
 
Module by Continuous Assessment – 100%
 
Code  Practical Package (Compulsory) Credits
SCGS6182 Laboratory Work

1
 
Semester I/II
 
Code Module Name (All Compulsory) Credits
SCGS6189  Research Project 10
SCGS6190 Seminar   2
 
Examination: Candidates are required to submit a research report that will be examined by an internal examiner and the supervisor. A candidate is required to present a seminar as well as attend the departmental and students seminars.
 
How to Apply
 
Interested candidates can contact the Institute of Postgraduate Studies or logon to http://ips.um.edu.my for details of application procedures and the necessary application forms. Applicants interested in research based programs are advised to contact potential supervisors in their research interest area prior to submitting their application