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Master's Degree Science Full Time

Master of Applied Sciences

at Nilai University College · Malaysia

Duration

Full time: Min 2 years Part time: Min 3 years

Intake

All year-round

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master of Applied Sciences at Nilai University College is designed to develop research capability and scholarly practice for people who want to become researchers in applied sciences. Students extend their development from scholarly understanding and practice to conducting research in areas such as Agricultural Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science, Bioresource Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Food Science, Health Science, Herbal Medicine, Microbiology, Mathematics, Materials Science, and Physics.

The programme follows five phases: a pre-requisite core course that covers Research Methodology and Statistics (for students without sufficient knowledge or background), preliminary research as the start of the Master’s thesis project, proposal defence, thesis preparation for data collection, data analysis, and report writing, and a viva voce to orally defend the thesis.

Modules

  • Research Methodology and Statistics

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field.

  • Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.75
  • Pass with CGPA of 2.50 - 2.75, may require an internal assessment
  • Pass with CGPA below 2.50 may require a minimum 5 years of working experience in a relevant field.
English:
  • IELTS 5.5
  • MUET 4.0
  • TOEFL 8 (Ess OL) / 46 (iBT)
  • Pearson 51
  • Linguaskill 160
  • OET 200
  • ELS 108

How this course compares

  • Nilai University College is #46 in Malaysia on research impact (21,834 citations).
  • 5 universities in Malaysia teach master's Science; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Science courses in Malaysia take Master of Science (MSc): Full-time: Min 12 months / Max 36 m; this one takes Full time: Min 2 years Part time: Min 3 years.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Malaysia offer master's Science?

Universiti Malaya (QS #58), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS #126), Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS #134), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (QS #153) are among the 5 that do.

How long is the Master of Applied Sciences at Nilai University College?

It takes Full time: Min 2 years Part time: Min 3 years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in All year-round.

Is Nilai University College a good university for Science?

Nilai University College is #46 in Malaysia on research impact (21,834 citations).

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