Description | A research degree is awarded primarily on the basis of a thesis embodying the results of a research project and any coursework topics (when necessary) or other formal studies required by the University and the School of Computer Sciences to be undertaken during the candidature period. The degree can be pursued under the supervision of at least one academic staff of the school. Under this mode of study, the candidate is required to complete a thesis within a stipulated time period. Usually, full-time candidates for M.Sc. complete their thesis in 12 - 18 months and for Ph.D. in 30 - 40 months. |
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Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS) |
Qualification | Master's Degree |
Course Duration | 36 months |
NEC Field | Computer science |
Entry Requirements | 1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or 2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or a) Research experience for at least one year; or b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or e) Grade B+ for final year project 3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or e) Grade B+ for final year project B. APEL A (Level 7) |
English Requirement | (Applicable for International Applicants Only) The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements. A minimum of Band 6 for IELTS; or A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or A minimum score of 169 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 169/ Occupational English Test (OET) min. score 250; or A minimum score of 59 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or A minimum of Band 4 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Exemption is given to candidate if: English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required) IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected. |
Special Requirement | - |
Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
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