Master in Education Specialization : Chemistry

University General Courses
U---- 60-3 University elective course
MHPU1024 Research Methods in Education
MHPU1013 Innovation in Learning and Teaching
MHPU1044 Research Data Analysis

Core Course
MHPK 1123 Design and Implementation ofcChemistry Curriculum
MHPK 1113 Model in Teaching and Learning Chemistry
MHPK 1133 Testing and Evaluation in Chemistry Education

Elective Course
MHPK 2213 Technology in Chemistry Education
MHPK 2263 Thinking Skills in Chemistry Education
MHPK 2223 Problem Solving in Chemistry Education
MHPK 2253 Teaching Reflection in Chemistry Education
MHPK 2243 Innovation and Creativity in Chemistry Education
MHPK 2233 Current Issues in Chemistry Education

PEO 1 Proficient in applying and communicating in-depth relevant
knowledge in solving problems critically and analytically in
the field of Chemistry education.

PEO 2 Career advancement through life-long learning and
competencies in leadership, interpersonal and digital
skills.

PEO 3 Practice ethical principles and entrepreneurial mindset
within professional and societal contexts

PLO1 : Apply knowledge critically and integratively to manage and
resolve problems or issues in Chemistry education towards
making decision and producing new ideas and solutions.
PLO2 : Analyze and synthesize critically to solve real world
problems or issues in Chemistry education.
PLO3 : Demonstrate advanced practical and technical skills in
education to solve educational problems.
PLO4 : Collaborate among learning and/or working communities
and other groups and networks.
PLO5 : Communicate clearly knowledge, skills, and ideas using
appropriate methods.
PLO6 : Use a wide range of suitable digital technologies and
software competently in study and research.
PLO7 : Demonstrate skills in designing, planning and executing
statistical analysis in quantitative and/or qualitative
research.
PLO8 : Demonstrate autonomy, leadership and responsibility in
managing work within own team and/or with other teams in
the context of problem solving.
PLO9 : Exemplify self-advancement through continuous academic
or professional development.
PLO10: Initiate or lead entrepreneurial projects.
PLO11: Adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of conduct

UTM Master’s Degree Entry Requirements (Local & International)
To be eligible for a Master’s by Mixed Mode program at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), applicants—both local and international—must meet the following requirements;

Academic Requirements

For First Class / Second Class Upper / Excellent Pass Bachelor's Degree
CGPA of 2.75 or higher (Scale of 4) or equivalent: No working experience required.
CGPA of 3.38 or higher (Scale of 5) or equivalent: No working experience required.
CGPA of 13.75 or higher (Scale of 20) or equivalent: No working experience required.
Percentage of 68.75% or higher: No working experience required.
1000 Marks of 687.5 or higher: No working experience required.

For Second Class Lower / Very Good Pass Bachelor's Degree
CGPA between 2.50 and 2.75 (Scale of 4) or equivalent: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
CGPA between 3.13 and 3.43 (Scale of 5) or equivalent: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
CGPA between 12.5 and 13.75 (Scale of 20) or equivalent: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
Percentage between 62.5% and 68.75%: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
1000 Marks between 625 and 687.5: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.

For Good Pass / Third Class Bachelor's Degree
CGPA below 2.50 (Scale of 4) or equivalent: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
CGPA below 3.13 (Scale of 5) or equivalent: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
CGPA below 12.5 (Scale of 20) or equivalent: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
Percentage below 62.5%: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
1000 Marks below 625: 5 years of relevant work experience required.

Admission through APEL (For malaysian candidates only)
Malaysian citizens with an APEL.A T7 certificate can be considered for admission (subject to faculty approval).
Visit https://apel.utm.my/ for more information about APEL certificate.

English Language Requirements (International Applicants Only)
If your previous degree was not conducted in English, you’ll need to meet UTM’s English proficiency standards. Accepted minimum scores include:
MUET Band 4.0
IELTS Band 6.0
TOEFL iBT score of 60
Pearson (PTE Academic) score of 59
Cambridge English score of 169 (B2 level)
Or completion of ELS Level 109 (CIEP)
If your score is lower, you’ll need to attend either UTM's Intensive English Programme (IEP) or ELS CIEP and complete up to Level 109.
Visit https://admission.utm.my/english-language-requirements-3/ for more information about English requirements.

Who’s Exempted?
You’re exempted from English tests if:
You finished high school or graduated from English-speaking countries (like the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, India, Nigeria, etc.).
You’re an undergraduate with international school, A-Levels, or IB qualifications.
You’re a postgraduate from Brunei, Indonesia, or other Malay-speaking countries and your thesis will be written in Malay (with approval).
For Islamic Civilization postgrads, thesis in Arabic is also allowed (with approval).

Linguaskill is a 100% online and computer-based test, which enables test takers to be remotely proctored and have their English competency levels tested wherever they are. However, we would like to inform you that UTM will only accept the Linguaskill Online language proficiency test results if the candidate registers for the test with a Malaysian test center specifically under SASBADI (Institution: MY959) which is the exclusive and authorized Linguaskill Agent by Cambridge Assessment English in Malaysia. The decision to use a VPN to register for the Linguaskill test with a Malaysian test centeris up to the individual student.
Candidates may click the link below to register for the Cambridge Linguaskill test: https://e4c.sasbadi.com/linguaskill/register/ra-utm1-c1

Health Requirements (International Students)
All international students must undergo a mandatory health screening upon arriving in Malaysia. You must be free from any infectious or contagious diseases, and if you're from a yellow fever endemic country, you must provide a valid immunization certificate. Without it, you may be subject to quarantine for up to 6 days.

UTM reserves the right to withdraw admission offers or terminate enrollment if a student is found to have serious health issues that may affect their academic progress.

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