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

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History of the University of Malaya 1905 King Edward VII College of Medicine, Singapore 1949 King Edward VII College of Medicine merged with Raffles College to form the University of Malaya 1962 University of Malaya campus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mission To advance knowledge and learning through quality research and education for the nation and for humanity. Vision To be an internationally renowned institution of higher learning in research, innovation, publication and teaching.

University of Malaya in 2011 12 Faculties, 5 Institutes, 2 Academies, 3 Centres Offering courses at pre-University, undergraduate and postgraduate level 2,000 academic staff with 300 professors 17,393 undergraduate students 11,194 postgraduate students 2,576 international postgraduate students from 80 countries

Postgraduate Programmes Faculties Masters PhD Academy of Islamic Studies Academy of Malay Studies Faculty of Arts and Social Science Faculty of Built Environment Faculty of Business and Accountancy Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology Faculty of Dentistry Faculty of Economics and Administration Faculty of Education Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Languages and Linguistics Faculty of Law Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Science Cultural Centre Institute of Graduate Studies Institute of Principalship Studies Institute of Asia-Europe Institute of Public Policy & Management Sports Centre TOTAL 3 1 8 5 2 4 6 7 11 33 12 110 23

Accommodation & Living Expenses Accommodation arrangements can be made at the Student Affairs Division. Daily expenses vary depending on the needs and lifestyle of the individual : Single student RM 1,000 - RM 2,500 p/m Married student (with family) RM 1,800 - RM 4,500 p/m Living expenses cover accommodation, food, books, clothes, entertainment and personal expenses.

The Academic Year There are 2 semesters in every Academic Year: For Semester 1, 2011/2012: Lecture starts : 12/09/2011 (14 weeks) Examination : 03/01/2012 (3 weeks) Semester break : 21/01/2012 (3 weeks

Mode of Study The mode of study of postgraduate programmes are as follows: Coursework Students are required to acquire a specified number of coursework credits. Certain coursework programmes may require a submission of a research report. Research (Dissertation/Thesis) Research is the principal requirement for attaining a higher degree. Coursework and Research (mixed mode) Students are required to complete coursework credits and to submit a dissertation/thesis.

Duration of Programme The duration of studies depends on the various programmes and the progress of the individual student. Basically, the minimum and maximum periods are as follows: Minimum Maximum Masters : 2/3 semesters 8 semesters Clinical Masters : 4 years 7 years PhD : 4 semesters 12 semesters

PG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (i) Qualification Master: Coursework : A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the related field* Coursework & Dissertation:A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the related field* Dissertation only : A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) or its equivalent in the related field* PhD: A Master’s Degree or its equivalent in the related field* * Note: Preference will be given to applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ 3.00 or its equivalent Applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ 3.70 can apply directly for the PhD programme

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (Entry Requirement) English Language Requirement For International Candidates following courses and or writing dissertation/thesis in English. Minimum English language requirement: TOEFL 550 IELTS Band 6 For the Faculty of Law: TOEFL 600 IELTS 7

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (Graduation Requirement) English Language Requirement For International Candidates following courses and or writing dissertation/thesis in other language EXCEPT English. Minimum English language requirement: TOEFL 500 - 549 IELTS Band 5 Complete English Language Course conducted by UMCCED

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS (Graduation Requirement) - Malay Language Requirement All international candidates must Attend the Bahasa Malaysia Course conducted by the University

APPLICATION METHOD e-Application http://pgadmission.um.edu.my/ Coursework and mixed mode Will be advertised: Sem 1 (April) Sem 2 (Oktober) Full research Open throughout the year Except for PhD in Faculty of Business & Accountancy

USEFUL LINKS University of Malaya website www.um.edu.my Institute of Graduate Studies website www.ips.um.edu.my UM Experts Search website http://umexpert.um.edu.my

SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH CANDIDATES University of Malaya Fellowship Scheme University Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (PGD) Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF) Tuanku Pro-Chancellor Scholarship Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) – International Candidates only Graduate Research Assistantship Scheme (GRAS)

ACADEMIES, CENTRES, FACULTIES & INSTITUTES

Academy of Islamic Studies Master of Syariah Master of Usuluddin Master of Islamic Studies Doctor of Philosophy

Academy of Malay Studies Master of Malay Studies Doctor of Philosophy

Cultural Centre Master of Art (Performing Arts) - Drama.Music/Dance Master of Art (Visual Arts) Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Master of Arts (English Literature) Master of Arts (Civilization Studies) Master of Arts (Malaysian History) Master of Arts (Southeast Asian Studies) Master of Strategic and Defence Studies Master of Publishing Studies Master of Arts Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of The Built Environment Master of Real Estate Master of Science (Architecture) Master of Science (Building) Master of Science (Real Estate) Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Business & Accountancy Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Management (MM) Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology Master of Computer Science Master of Software Engineering Master of Library & Information Science Master of Information Technology Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Dentistry Master of Clinical Dentistry Master of Dental Science Master of Orthodontics Master of Dental Surgery Master of Science (Dental Public Health) Master of Public Health (Oral Health) Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Economics & Administration Master of Economics Master of Applied Statistics Master of Public Administration Master of Development Studies Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Education Master of Education Master of Counseling (MCoun) Master of Educational Management (MEdMgt) Master of Instructional Technology (MIT) Master of Early Childhood Education Master of Mathematics Education with Information and Communication Technology Master of Science Education with Information and Communication Technology Doctor of Philosophy (Thesis) Doctor of Philosophy (Coursework & Research)

Faculty of Engineering Master of Engineering (Electrical Energy and Power System) Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) Master of Engineering (Energy and Thermal System) Master of Engineering (Materials Engineering and Technology) Master of Engineering (Electro-Manufacturing) Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Master of Engineering Science Master of Engineering (Safety, Health and Environment) Master of Biomedical Engineering Master Of Engineering (Industrial Electronics & Control) Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Languages & Linguistics Master of Modern Languages Studies Master of English as a Second Language (MESL) Master of Linguistics Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Law Master of Laws Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Medicine Master of Anaesthesiology Master of Paediatrics Master of Internal Medicine Master of Psychological Medicine Master of Radiology Master of Surgery Master of Obstetric and Gynaecology Master of Ophthalmology Master of Orthopaedic Surgery Master of Otorhinolaryngology Master of Pathology Master of Family Medicine Master of Public Health cont/…

Faculty of Medicine Master of Public Health (Hospital Management) Master of Public Health (Epidemiology) Master of Public Health (Family Health) Master of Public Health (Occupational Health) Master of Public Health (Health Services Management) Master of Sports Medicine Master of Rehabilitation Medicine Master of Clinical Oncology Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Histopathology) Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Medical Microbiology) Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Haematology) Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Forensic Pathology) Master of Medical Science in Public Health Master of Emergency Medicine Master of Nursing Science Master of Medical Physics Master of Medical Science Master of Paediatrics Surgery Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Science Master of Biotechnology Master of Technology (Environmental Management) Master of Technology (Material Science) Master of Science in Petroleum Geology Master of Science (Philosophy of Science and Science & Technology Policy Studies) Master of Science (Applied Physics) Master of Science (Analytical Chemistry) Master of Science (Statistics) Master of Science (except Maths & Science Philosophy) Master of Science (Mathematics) Master of Science (Science Philosophy) Master of Bioinformatics Doctor of Philosophy (except Maths & Science Philosophy) Doctor of Philosophy (Maths & Science Philosophy)

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

Institute of Principalship Studies Master of Principalship Doctor of Philosophy

Institute of Graduate Studies Master of Philosophy (multidiscipline) Doctor of Philosophy (Science) Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)

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

Sports Center Doctor of Philosophy

International Accreditation (Postgraduate) Master in Business Administration International Accreditation Advisory Board, Association of MBAs Master of Orthodontics Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry In Conservative Dentistry) Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry In Prosthetic Dentistry) Master of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) The Royal College of Surgeons of England Master of Medical Physics Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine

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