By Research

Master of Science (Life Science) (N/421/7/0059) (05/21) (MQA/FA 8464)

Programme Overview:

The study of life science lends important insights into disease processes, and allows the development of novel therapeutics and innovative medical devices, thereby directly improving human health. The life science also enable an understanding of the environment and the other living species with whom we share the earth, this knowledge guides conservation efforts and literally helps us to save our shared planet.

Intake:

Rolling Intake (throughout the year)

Duration:

Full time (Malaysian & International students) - 2 years

Part time (Malaysian students ONLY) - 3 years

Campus:

KL Main Campus

Compulsory

  • Research Methodology
  • Master Research

 

Elective

  • Statistical Methods for Research
  • Special Topic

Career Prospects

  • Life Science Researchers
  • Educationists
  • Biotechnologist/Microbiologists
  • Biochemists/Toxicologists
  • Agricultural/Environmental Scientists
  • Food Researchers
  • Quality Assurance/Control Officers
  • Health Consultants/Fitness Trainers/Sport Coaches
  • Life Science Product/Product Development Specialists
  • Patent Consultants

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree (Level 6 MQF) with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent grade which is approved by the Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Senate; OR
  • A Bachelor's Degree (Level 6 MQF) not meeting CGPA of 2.75 but above 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment which is approved by the Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Senate; OR
  • A Bachelor's Degree (Level 6 MQF) with CGPA lower than 2.50 with 5 years of relevant working experience in the field of study which is approved by the Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Senate.

     

English Language Requirements

Malaysian Students

  • MUET Band 3.0 or IELTS Band 5.0 or  CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 42 or equivalent; OR
  • Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English

International Students

  • IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 42 or equivalent OR
  • Exemption of English Language requirement if first language is English or the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English

      

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CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

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