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Postgraduate Programme

CONTETNT DSC 6709

The School of Chemical Sciences (SCS), established in 1969 is one of the pioneer schools of USM. With more than 30 academic staffs and over 50 supporting staffs, the School has been entrusted to provide professional training in chemistry to meet the demands of the industries and society.

 

Programme Offered

PhD
Chemistry
(RESEARCH)

The PhD programmes provide broad training opportunities across the chemical sciences. In-depth programmes of study are offered in the major chemical disciplines (Organic, Physical, Inorganic, Industrial and Analytical) such as those stated
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M.Sc.
Chemistry
(RESEARCH)

The MSc programmes provide broad training opportunities across the chemical sciences. In-depth programmes of study are offered in the major chemical disciplines (Organic, Physical, Inorganic, Industrial and Analytical) such as those stated
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M. Sc.
Chemical Instrumentation
(mixed-mode)

This programme offers courses on various chemical instrumentation involved in atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, surface and thermal analysis, separation methods and environmental pollution and monitoring techniques
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PhD CHEMISTRY(RESEARCH)

 

OVERVIEW

The PhD programmes provide broad training opportunities across the chemical sciences.In-depth programmes of study are offered in the major chemical disciplines (Organic, Physical, Inorganic, Industrial and Analytical) such as those stated below.

Analytical Chemistry

Pollution Studies, Chemical Biosensors, Electroanalytical Chemistry, Separation Chemistry, Photocatalysis, Conducting Polymers, Nanomaterials, Environmental Electrochemistry, Water Treatment,

Inorganic Chemistry

Inorganic Polymers, Organometallic Chemistry, Inorganic Synthesis, Coordination Chemistry, Catalysis, Liquid Crystals,

Industrial Chemistry

Materials Chemistry & Advanced Materials, Composite Materials & Ceramics, Palm Oil Chemistry, Corrosion Chemistry & Coatings, Petroleum Engineering, Modified Biopolymers,

Organic Chemistry

Organic Synthesis, Natural Products Chemistry, Macrocyclic Chemistrty, Liquid Crystals,

Physical Chemistry

Surface Chemistry & Catalysis,Environmental Chemistry, Electroplating / Electroless plating, Computational Chemistry, Corrosion Chemist,

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess one of the following:

  • A Master’s degree with CGPA 3.00/4 or
  • Bachelor’s (CGPA >3.67/4) degree in a related area

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

  • A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; OR
  • A minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
  • A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
  • A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
  • A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
  • The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and Master level is English; or
  • English courses offered by British Council (The level of qualification and the relevant courses are to be identified by the University Postgraduate Studies Council ); or
  • English courses from selected Malaysian public/private University or institution (The level of qualification and the relevant courses are to be identified by the University Postgraduate Studies Council)

 

M. Sc. Chemistry(RESEARCH)

 

OVERVIEW

The MSc programmes provide broad training opportunities across the chemical sciences. In-depth programmes of study are offered in the major chemical disciplines (Organic, Physical, Inorganic, Industrial and Analytical) such as those stated below:

Analytical Chemistry

Pollution Studies, Chemical Biosensors, Electroanalytical Chemistry, Separation Chemistry, Photocatalysis, Conducting Polymers, Nanomaterials, Environmental Electrochemistry, Water Treatment,

Inorganic Chemistry

Inorganic Polymers, Organometallic Chemistry, Inorganic Synthesis, Coordination Chemistry, Catalysis, Liquid Crystals,

Industrial Chemistry

Materials Chemistry & Advanced Materials, Composite Materials & Ceramics, Palm Oil Chemistry, Corrosion Chemistry & Coatings, Petroleum Engineering, Modified Biopolymers,

Organic Chemistry

Organic Synthesis, Natural Products Chemistry, Macrocyclic Chemistrty, Liquid Crystals,

Physical Chemistry

Surface Chemistry & Catalysis,Environmental Chemistry, Electroplating / Electroless plating, Computational Chemistry, Corrosion Chemist,

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess one of the following:

  • A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related degree from a recognised university; or 
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.75/4 or equivalent; or
  • A CGPA between 2.5/4- 2.75/4 and at least one year's working experience.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

  • A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; OR
  • A minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
  • A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
  • A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
  • A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
  • The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and Master level is English; or
  • English courses offered by British Council (The level of qualification and the relevant courses are to be identified by the University Postgraduate Studies Council ); or
  • English courses from selected Malaysian public/private University or institution (The level of qualification and the relevant courses are to be identified by the University Postgraduate Studies Council)

 

M.Sc Chemical Instrumentation (Mixed-Mode)

 

OVERVIEW

This programme offers courses on various chemical instrumentation involved in atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, surface and thermal analysis, separation methods and environmental pollution and monitoring techniques. These courses will discuss the basic principles for the various techniques and include hands on operation of the various instrumentation involved. A course in quality control in chemistry is also offered. The candidate will undertake a short research project and submit a dissertation based on the project.

Courses Offered

Quality Control in Chemistry, Atomic Spectroscopy, Molecular Spectroscopy, Electrochemical Methods, Separation Methods, Surface and Thermal Analysis, Environmental Pollution and Monitoring Techniques,

Course Structure

Coursework - 20 units

Dissertation - 20 units

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess one of the following:

  • A Bachelor degree in related field (minimum CGPA 2.75/4.00)

In cases where the candidates do not meet the minimum CGPA requirements, research experience or journal publications may be used to support applications.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

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)

 


Facilities
 

The School is equipped with teaching and research laboratories. Existing analytical and characterisation instruments include NMR 400 MHz (for solid state analysis) and NMR 500 MHz, GCMS, LCMS (TOF), DSC/TGA, TOC and GPC, CHN Analyser, HPLC, GC, FTIR with Microscope, UV-Vis, IR, AAS and Fluorescence spectrophotometers, ICP-OES, Electrochemical systems and Surface Area Analyser, POM and other supporting equipments. The School is also equipped with Electronics and Glass-Blowing Workshops

The expertise and facilities available in the School of Chemical Sciences are always tapped by the industries and government agencies in solving their problems. In line with the desire to improve the consultancy services offered by the School, the School of Chemical Sciences has taken a proactive step by setting up an Analytical Services and Testing Laboratory (MUPA) in year 2000, to offer more effective services for the industrial sectors.