1 Postgraduate Studies in University of Malaya Presentation by: NORMUHAINI AB RONI Senior Assistant Registrar Institute of Graduate Studies

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Postgraduate Studies in Postgraduate Studies in University of MalayaUniversity of Malaya

Postgraduate Studies in Postgraduate Studies in University of MalayaUniversity of Malaya

Presentation by:Presentation by:

NORMUHAINI AB RONINORMUHAINI AB RONISenior Assistant RegistrarSenior Assistant Registrar

Institute of Graduate StudiesInstitute of Graduate Studies

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UNIVERSITY OF MALAYAUNIVERSITY OF MALAYAThe Leader in Research and The Leader in Research and

InnovationInnovation

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History of the University of History of the University of MalayaMalaya

19051905 King Edward VII College of King Edward VII College of

Medicine, SingaporeMedicine, Singapore 19491949 King Edward VII College of King Edward VII College of

Medicine merged with Medicine merged with Raffles Raffles College to College to form the University of form the University of Malaya Malaya

19621962 University of Malaya campus University of Malaya campus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiain Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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To advance knowledge and learning To advance knowledge and learning through quality research and education through quality research and education for the nation and for humanity.for the nation and for humanity.

VisionVision To be an internationally renowned To be an internationally renowned institution of higher learning in institution of higher learning in research, innovation, publication and research, innovation, publication and teaching.teaching.

MissionMission

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University of Malaya in 2011 12 Faculties, 5 Institutes, 2 Academies, 3 12 Faculties, 5 Institutes, 2 Academies, 3

CentresCentres Offering courses at pre-University, Offering courses at pre-University,

undergraduate and postgraduate levelundergraduate and postgraduate level 2,000 academic staff with 300 professors2,000 academic staff with 300 professors 17,393 undergraduate students17,393 undergraduate students 11,194 postgraduate students11,194 postgraduate students 2,576 international postgraduate students 2,576 international postgraduate students

from 80 countriesfrom 80 countries

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Postgraduate ProgrammesFacultiesFaculties MastersMasters PhDPhDAcademy of Islamic StudiesAcademy of Islamic StudiesAcademy of Malay StudiesAcademy of Malay StudiesFaculty of Arts and Social ScienceFaculty of Arts and Social ScienceFaculty of Built EnvironmentFaculty of Built EnvironmentFaculty of Business and AccountancyFaculty of Business and AccountancyFaculty of Computer Science and Information TechnologyFaculty of Computer Science and Information TechnologyFaculty of DentistryFaculty of DentistryFaculty of Economics and AdministrationFaculty of Economics and AdministrationFaculty of EducationFaculty of EducationFaculty of EngineeringFaculty of EngineeringFaculty of Languages and LinguisticsFaculty of Languages and LinguisticsFaculty of LawFaculty of LawFaculty of MedicineFaculty of MedicineFaculty of ScienceFaculty of ScienceCultural CentreCultural CentreInstitute of Graduate StudiesInstitute of Graduate StudiesInstitute of Principalship StudiesInstitute of Principalship StudiesInstitute of Asia-EuropeInstitute of Asia-EuropeInstitute of Public Policy & ManagementInstitute of Public Policy & ManagementSports CentreSports Centre

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Accommodation & Living ExpensesAccommodation & Living Expenses Accommodation arrangements can be made at Accommodation arrangements can be made at

the Student Affairs Division.the Student Affairs Division.

Daily expenses vary depending on the needs Daily expenses vary depending on the needs and lifestyle of the individual :and lifestyle of the individual :

Single student RM 1,000 - RM 2,500 p/mSingle student RM 1,000 - RM 2,500 p/m Married student (with family) RM 1,800 - Married student (with family) RM 1,800 -

RM 4,500 p/mRM 4,500 p/m

Living expenses cover accommodation, food, Living expenses cover accommodation, food, books, clothes, entertainment and personal books, clothes, entertainment and personal expenses.expenses.

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The Academic Year The Academic Year

There are 2 semesters in every Academic Year:There are 2 semesters in every Academic Year: Semester 1 : 04/09/2011 – 12/02/2012Semester 1 : 04/09/2011 – 12/02/2012 Semester 2 :13/02/2012 – 17/08/2012Semester 2 :13/02/2012 – 17/08/2012

For Semester 1, 2011/2012:For Semester 1, 2011/2012: Lecture starts : 12/09/2011 (14 weeks)Lecture starts : 12/09/2011 (14 weeks) Examination : 03/01/2012 (3 weeks)Examination : 03/01/2012 (3 weeks) Semester break : 21/01/2012 (3 weeksSemester break : 21/01/2012 (3 weeks

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Mode of StudyThe mode of study of postgraduate programmes are as

follows:

a) CourseworkStudents are required to acquire a specified number of coursework credits. Certain coursework programmes may require a submission of a research report.

(b) Research (Dissertation/Thesis) Research is the principal requirement for attaining a higher degree.

(c) Coursework and Research (mixed mode)Students are required to complete coursework credits

and to submit a dissertation/thesis.

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The duration of studies depends on the various The duration of studies depends on the various programmes and the progress of the individual programmes and the progress of the individual student. Basically, the minimum and maximum student. Basically, the minimum and maximum periods are as follows: periods are as follows:

MinimumMinimum Maximum Maximum

Masters : 2/3 semestersMasters : 2/3 semesters 8 semesters 8 semesters

Clinical Masters : 4 yearsClinical Masters : 4 years 7 years 7 years

PhD : 4 semestersPhD : 4 semesters 12 semesters 12 semesters

Duration of Programme

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PG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSPG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (i) Qualification(i) Qualification

Master:Master: Coursework : Coursework : A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the related fieldA Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the related field**

Coursework & Dissertation:Coursework & Dissertation:A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the

related field related field**

Dissertation only : Dissertation only : A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) or its equivalent in the A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) or its equivalent in the related fieldrelated field**

PhD:PhD: A Master’s Degree or its equivalent in the related fieldA Master’s Degree or its equivalent in the related field**

** Note:Note: Preference will be given to applicants having a Preference will be given to applicants having a

Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ 3.00 or its Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ 3.00 or its equivalentequivalent

Applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ Applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ 3.70 can apply directly for the PhD programme3.70 can apply directly for the PhD programme

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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTLANGUAGE REQUIREMENT(Entry Requirement)(Entry Requirement)

English Language RequirementEnglish Language Requirement For International Candidates For International Candidates

following courses and or writing following courses and or writing dissertation/thesis in English.dissertation/thesis in English. Minimum English language requirement:Minimum English language requirement:

TOEFL 550 TOEFL 550 IELTS Band 6IELTS Band 6

For the Faculty of Law: TOEFL 600 IELTS 7For the Faculty of Law: TOEFL 600 IELTS 7

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LANGUAGE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTREQUIREMENT

(Graduation (Graduation Requirement)Requirement) English Language RequirementEnglish Language Requirement

For International Candidates following For International Candidates following courses and or writing courses and or writing dissertation/thesis in other language dissertation/thesis in other language EXCEPTEXCEPT English. English. Minimum English language requirement:Minimum English language requirement:

TOEFL 500 - 549TOEFL 500 - 549 IELTS Band 5IELTS Band 5 Complete English Language Course conducted by Complete English Language Course conducted by

UMCCEDUMCCED

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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSLANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS(Graduation Requirement) -(Graduation Requirement) - Malay Language RequirementMalay Language Requirement

All international candidates must All international candidates must Attend the Bahasa Malaysia Attend the Bahasa Malaysia

Course conducted by the Course conducted by the UniversityUniversity

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APPLICATION METHODAPPLICATION METHOD e-Applicatione-Application

http://pgadmission.um.edu.my/ Coursework and mixed modeCoursework and mixed mode

Will be advertised: Will be advertised: Sem 1 (April)Sem 1 (April) Sem 2 (Oktober)Sem 2 (Oktober)

Full researchFull research Open throughout the yearOpen throughout the year Except for PhD in Faculty of Business & AccountancyExcept for PhD in Faculty of Business & Accountancy

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USEFUL LINKSUSEFUL LINKS University of Malaya websiteUniversity of Malaya website

www.um.edu.my www.um.edu.my

Institute of Graduate Studies websiteInstitute of Graduate Studies website www.ips.um.edu.mywww.ips.um.edu.my

UM Experts Search websiteUM Experts Search website

http://umexpert.um.edu.myhttp://umexpert.um.edu.my

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SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH CANDIDATESSCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH CANDIDATES

University of Malaya Fellowship SchemeUniversity of Malaya Fellowship Scheme University Postgraduate Research Scholarship University Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Scheme (PGD) Scheme (PGD) Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship

Fund (SYLFF) Fund (SYLFF) Tuanku Pro-Chancellor Scholarship Tuanku Pro-Chancellor Scholarship Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme

(MTCP) – International Candidates only(MTCP) – International Candidates only Graduate Research Assistantship Scheme Graduate Research Assistantship Scheme

(GRAS)(GRAS)

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ACADEMIES, CENTRES, ACADEMIES, CENTRES, FACULTIES & INSTITUTESFACULTIES & INSTITUTES

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Academy of Islamic Academy of Islamic StudiesStudies

Master of SyariahMaster of Syariah Master of UsuluddinMaster of Usuluddin

Master of Islamic Master of Islamic StudiesStudies

Doctor of PhilosophyDoctor of Philosophy

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Academy of Malay Academy of Malay StudiesStudies

Master of Malay Master of Malay StudiesStudies

Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy Philosophy

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Cultural Cultural CentreCentre

Master of Art Master of Art (Performing Arts) (Performing Arts)

- Drama.Music/Dance- Drama.Music/Dance

Master of Art Master of Art (Visual Arts) (Visual Arts)

Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy

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Faculty of Arts & Social Faculty of Arts & Social SciencesSciences Master of Arts (English Master of Arts (English

Literature)Literature) Master of Arts (Civilization Master of Arts (Civilization

Studies)Studies) Master of Arts (Malaysian Master of Arts (Malaysian

History)History) Master of Arts (Southeast Asian Master of Arts (Southeast Asian

Studies) Studies) Master of Strategic and Defence Master of Strategic and Defence

StudiesStudies Master of Publishing StudiesMaster of Publishing Studies Master of ArtsMaster of Arts


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Faculty of The Built Environment Faculty of The Built Environment Master of Real EstateMaster of Real Estate Master of Science Master of Science

(Architecture)(Architecture) Master of Science Master of Science

(Building)(Building) Master of Science Master of Science

(Real Estate)(Real Estate)


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Faculty of Business & Faculty of Business & AccountancyAccountancy

Master of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA)Administration (MBA)

Master of ManagementMaster of Management

(MM)(MM)


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Faculty of Computer Science & Faculty of Computer Science & Information TechnologyInformation Technology

Master of Computer Master of Computer ScienceScience

Master of Software Master of Software EngineeringEngineering

Master of Library & Master of Library & Information ScienceInformation Science

Master of Information Master of Information TechnologyTechnology


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Faculty of Faculty of DentistryDentistry

Master of Clinical Master of Clinical DentistryDentistry

Master of Dental ScienceMaster of Dental Science Master of OrthodonticsMaster of Orthodontics Master of Dental SurgeryMaster of Dental Surgery Master of Science (Dental Master of Science (Dental

Public Health)Public Health) Master of Public Health Master of Public Health

(Oral Health)(Oral Health)


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Faculty of Faculty of Economics & AdministrationEconomics & Administration

Master of EconomicsMaster of Economics Master of Applied StatisticsMaster of Applied Statistics Master of Public Master of Public

AdministrationAdministration Master of Development Master of Development

StudiesStudies


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Faculty of Faculty of EducationEducation

Master of EducationMaster of Education Master of Counseling (MCoun) Master of Counseling (MCoun) Master of Educational Management (MEdMgt)Master of Educational Management (MEdMgt) Master of Instructional Technology (MIT) Master of Instructional Technology (MIT) Master of Early Childhood EducationMaster of Early Childhood Education Master of Mathematics Education with Master of Mathematics Education with

Information and Communication TechnologyInformation and Communication Technology Master of Science Education with Information Master of Science Education with Information

and Communication Technologyand Communication Technology

Doctor of Philosophy (Thesis)Doctor of Philosophy (Thesis) Doctor of Philosophy (Coursework & Research)Doctor of Philosophy (Coursework & Research)

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Faculty of EngineeringFaculty of Engineering Master of Engineering (Electrical Energy and Master of Engineering (Electrical Energy and

Power System)Power System) Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) Master of Engineering (Telecommunications)Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) Master of Engineering (Energy and Thermal Master of Engineering (Energy and Thermal

System)System) Master of Engineering (Materials Engineering Master of Engineering (Materials Engineering and Technology)and Technology) Master of Engineering (Electro-Manufacturing)Master of Engineering (Electro-Manufacturing) Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Master of Engineering ScienceMaster of Engineering Science Master of Engineering (Safety, Health and Master of Engineering (Safety, Health and

Environment)Environment) Master of Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Biomedical Engineering Master Of Engineering (Industrial Electronics & Master Of Engineering (Industrial Electronics &

Control)Control)


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Faculty of Languages & Faculty of Languages & LinguisticsLinguistics

Master of Modern Master of Modern Languages StudiesLanguages Studies

Master of English as a Master of English as a Second Language Second Language (MESL)(MESL)

Master of LinguisticsMaster of Linguistics


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Faculty of LawFaculty of Law Master of LawsMaster of Laws Master of Criminal Master of Criminal

Justice (MCJ) Justice (MCJ)


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Faculty of MedicineFaculty of Medicine Master of AnaesthesiologyMaster of Anaesthesiology Master of PaediatricsMaster of Paediatrics Master of Internal MedicineMaster of Internal Medicine Master of Psychological MedicineMaster of Psychological Medicine Master of RadiologyMaster of Radiology Master of SurgeryMaster of Surgery Master of Obstetric and GynaecologyMaster of Obstetric and Gynaecology Master of OphthalmologyMaster of Ophthalmology Master of Orthopaedic SurgeryMaster of Orthopaedic Surgery Master of OtorhinolaryngologyMaster of Otorhinolaryngology Master of PathologyMaster of Pathology Master of Family MedicineMaster of Family Medicine Master of Public HealthMaster of Public Health

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Master of Public Health (Hospital Master of Public Health (Hospital Management)Management)

Master of Public Health (Epidemiology)Master of Public Health (Epidemiology) Master of Public Health (Family Health)Master of Public Health (Family Health) Master of Public Health (Occupational Master of Public Health (Occupational

Health)Health) Master of Public Health (Health Services Master of Public Health (Health Services

Management)Management) Master of Sports MedicineMaster of Sports Medicine Master of Rehabilitation MedicineMaster of Rehabilitation Medicine Master of Clinical OncologyMaster of Clinical Oncology Master of Medical Science in Clinical Master of Medical Science in Clinical

Pathology (Histopathology)Pathology (Histopathology) Master of Medical Science in Clinical Master of Medical Science in Clinical

Pathology (Medical Microbiology)Pathology (Medical Microbiology)

Master of Medical Science in Clinical Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Haematology)Pathology (Haematology)

Master of Medical Science in Clinical Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Forensic Pathology)Pathology (Forensic Pathology)

Master of Medical Science in Public HealthMaster of Medical Science in Public Health Master of Emergency MedicineMaster of Emergency Medicine Master of Nursing ScienceMaster of Nursing Science Master of Medical PhysicsMaster of Medical Physics Master of Medical ScienceMaster of Medical Science Master of Paediatrics SurgeryMaster of Paediatrics Surgery

Doctor of MedicineDoctor of Medicine Doctor of PhilosophyDoctor of Philosophy

Faculty of MedicineFaculty of Medicine

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Faculty of ScienceFaculty of Science Master of BiotechnologyMaster of Biotechnology Master of Technology (Environmental Master of Technology (Environmental

Management)Management) Master of Technology (Material Science)Master of Technology (Material Science) Master of Science in Petroleum GeologyMaster of Science in Petroleum Geology Master of Science (Philosophy of Science and Master of Science (Philosophy of Science and

Science & Technology Policy Studies)Science & Technology Policy Studies) Master of Science (Applied Physics)Master of Science (Applied Physics) Master of Science (Analytical Chemistry)Master of Science (Analytical Chemistry) Master of Science (Statistics)Master of Science (Statistics) Master of Science (except Maths & Science Master of Science (except Maths & Science

Philosophy)Philosophy) Master of Science (Mathematics)Master of Science (Mathematics) Master of Science (Science Philosophy)Master of Science (Science Philosophy) Master of BioinformaticsMaster of Bioinformatics

Doctor of Philosophy (except Maths & Science Doctor of Philosophy (except Maths & Science Philosophy)Philosophy)

Doctor of Philosophy (Maths & Science Philosophy)Doctor of Philosophy (Maths & Science Philosophy)

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Institute of Asia-EuropeInstitute of Asia-Europe International Masters in Information Management International Masters in Information Management International Master in Regional Integration International Master in Regional Integration International Masters in Small and Medium Enterprise International Masters in Small and Medium Enterprise International Masters in ASEAN StudiesInternational Masters in ASEAN Studies


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Institute of Principalship StudiesInstitute of Principalship Studies

Master of Principalship Master of Principalship


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Institute of Graduate StudiesInstitute of Graduate Studies Master of Philosophy Master of Philosophy

(multidiscipline) (multidiscipline) Doctor of Philosophy (Science)Doctor of Philosophy (Science) Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)

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International Institute of Public International Institute of Public Policy & Management (INPUMA)Policy & Management (INPUMA)

Master of Public PolicyMaster of Public Policy

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Sports CenterSports Center


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International Accreditation International Accreditation (Postgraduate)(Postgraduate) Master in Business AdministrationMaster in Business Administration

International Accreditation Advisory Board, Association of International Accreditation Advisory Board, Association of MBAs MBAs

Master of Orthodontics Master of Orthodontics Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry In Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry In

Conservative Dentistry)Conservative Dentistry) Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry In Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry In

Prosthetic Dentistry)Prosthetic Dentistry) Master of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology)Master of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology)

The Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandThe Royal College of Surgeons of England

Master of Medical Physics Master of Medical Physics Institute of Physics and Engineering in MedicineInstitute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine

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1 Postgraduate Studies in University of Malaya Presentation by: NORMUHAINI AB RONI Senior Assistant Registrar Institute of Graduate Studies