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Master's Degree Engineering Full Time

Master of Science Engineering

at UOW Malaysia KDU · Malaysia

Duration

2-4 years (Full-Time) / 3-6 years (Part-Time)

Intake

23 January; 2 June; 11 September

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master of Science (Engineering) builds specialist knowledge in an engineering research area and concludes with a dissertation. Students develop expertise by studying and demonstrating engineering research topics through their dissertation, after completing taught modules in research methodology and quantitative analysis.

The program includes a structured research proposal, a proposal defence presentation chaired by UOW Malaysia with invited panel examiners, guided research work, dissertation writing, and a viva voce oral examination chaired by experts in the field. Students work independently on their research project once the approved proposal is in place.

Research areas include Electrical and electronic, Embedded System, Image Processing, Renewable/Sustainable energy, Artificial Intelligent, Quality Engineering / Industrial Engineering, Advanced Materials, Solid Mechanics and Materials, Thermo-Fluids and Turbomachinery, Manufacturing and System Engineering, Green Manufacturing, and IOT / Industry 4.0. It is delivered at UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Batu Kawan.

Modules

  • RESEARCH PROPOSAL
  • PROPOSAL DEFENCE
  • RESEARCH
  • DISSERTATION
  • VIVA VOCE
  • Research Methods
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Qualitative methods
  • Quantitative methods

Entry requirements

Academic Qualification

  • Bachelor Degree in related field: Min. CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent; or CGPA 2.50 to 2.74 or equivalent, subject to rigorous assessment; or CGPA 2.00 to 2.49 or equivalent, with a min. of 5 years working experience in the related field and rigorous assessment, subject to institutional
  • Bachelor’s Degree in non-related field: Min. CGPA of 2.00 and above, without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite course.
English:

English Requirement

  • Local Student : Band 5 in MUET
  • International Student : Band 6.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 60 (IBT) or 8.5 (Essentials-Online) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English (169); or PTE Academic (59)

Notes: If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia.

How this course compares

  • UOW Malaysia KDU is #52 in Malaysia on research impact (10,981 citations).
  • It lists 2 Engineering courses in total, 1 of them at master's level.
  • 11 universities in Malaysia teach master's Engineering; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Engineering courses in Malaysia take 1–2 years; this one takes 2-4 years (Full-Time) / 3-6 years (Part-Time).
  • UOW Malaysia KDU has 8 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Malaysia offer master's Engineering?

Universiti Malaya (QS #58), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS #126), Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS #134), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (QS #153), Management and Science University (QS #580), Multimedia University (#21 in Malaysia), Universiti Industri Selangor (#44 in Malaysia), University of Southampton Malaysia (#47 in Malaysia) are among the 11 that do.

How long is the Master of Science Engineering at UOW Malaysia KDU?

It takes 2-4 years (Full-Time) / 3-6 years (Part-Time), studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in 23 January; 2 June; 11 September.

Are there scholarships at UOW Malaysia KDU?

Yes — 8 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is UOW Malaysia KDU a good university for Engineering?

UOW Malaysia KDU is #52 in Malaysia on research impact (10,981 citations).

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