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School of Physics - Universiti Sains Malaysia

USMAPEX v  PNG

Master Of Science Degree Programme in Applied Geophysics (Mixed Mode)

The objectives of this programme are to equip postgraduates with a solid foundation in the field of applied geophysics; the ability to relate various Geoscience disciplines, concepts and practices; the capability to translate their knowledge and skills into practice; and the skills and motivation to pursue a doctoral programme.

Course Structure

 The programme consists of 40 units of the following four core courses, three elective courses and one compulsory research project.

 Semester I

  • Potential Field Exploration Methods (core - 4 units)
  • Seismic Interpretation (core - 4 units)
  • Geoenvironmental Issues (elective - 2 units)
  • Formation Evaluation (core - 4 units)
  • Remote Sensing Applications (core - 4 units)
  • Engineering Geoscience (elective - 2 units)

  • Petroleum Geoscience (elective - 2 units)

 Semester II

  • Research Project (compulsory - 20 units)

  
Admission Requirements

Applicants should possess the following:

  • BSc (Hons) in Geophysics / Geology minimum CGPA of 2.75/4 or equivalent.
  • BSc in Geophysics / Geology or equivalent with several years of experience in a relevant field

Language Requirement
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

  • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
  • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
  • A minimum of Band 3.5 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)
 

Duration

  • Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters

Programme Briefing