Master of Science (Chemistry)

Compulsory Courses (18 credits)
1. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
2. Advanced Organic Chemistry
3. Advanced Analytical Chemistry
4. Advanced Physical Chemistry
5. Research Methodology
6. University Course

Elective Courses (Choose ONE - 3 credits)
1. Advanced Biochemistry
2. Advanced Biotechnology
3. Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy
4. Advanced Surface and Colloid Chemistry
5. Advanced Solid State Chemistry
6. Advanced Organic Spectroscopy
7. Inorganic Reaction Mechanism
8. Inorganic Structural Methods
9. Advanced Electroanalytical Chemistry
10. Advanced Separation Methods
11. Advanced Environmental Chemistry

Research Courses (21 credits)
1. Research Proposal
2. Dissertation

PEO 1 : Knowledgeable in advanced areas of chemistry for teaching, research and applications, in alignment with industrial demands
PEO 2 : Competent in frontier technologies applicable in the field of chemistry towards sustainable community and in meeting global needs
PEO 3 : Professional with high sense of responsibility and compliance to standards of ethical conduct

PLO1 : Synthesize comprehensive knowledge in theory, methodology and practice
independently in advanced Chemistry.
PLO2 : Construct critical solutions to related complex issues in the field of frontier Chemistry.
PLO3 : Design experimental set up based on a research topic.
PLO4 : Collaborate effectively with different people in learning and working communities.
PLO5 : Communicate effectively through variety of media and technology to a diverse audience.
PLO6 : Competent in utilizing a wide range of appropriate digital technologies and software to enhance studies and research.
PLO7 : Evaluate the numerical and graphical data for studies and research purposes using
qualitative, quantitative, mathematical and statistical methods.
PLO8 : Demonstrate significant autonomy, independence, leadership, and substantial responsibility in studies and research
PLO9 : Build self-advancement through continuous development of new ideas, solutions and systems.
PLO10 : Propose entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of Chemistry
PLO11 : Comply to ethical and professional codes of practice on complex issues in the area of Chemistry.

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.

Graduate of the programme can work as:
a) Chemists, analysts, or scientists in private and government research institutions, laboratories, and industrial R&D centres;

b) Lecturers, tutors, or researchers in higher learning institutions, upon furthering their studies at the PhD level;

c) Scientific officers, quality control/quality assurance executives, regulatory officers, or technical specialists in agencies and industries where strong chemical knowledge and professional competencies are required.

OR

They may further their studies by pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry or other related fields.

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)