Master Of Science Degree Programme in Radiation Science (Mixed Mode)
Postgraduate mixed mode programme in Radiation Science was first offered at the Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang in year 2009/2010. The programme was designed to equip students with advance knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of Radiation Science, in particular Radiation Physics, Dosimetry and Radiation Protection & Safety. Successful graduates can expect to have a career as radiation scientist in academic institutions, research institutes or relevant industries.
Course Structure
Postgraduate Mixed-Mode
1st Semester (20 units)
- Radiation Protection I
- Radiation Protection II
- Radiation Physics
- Dosimetry and Radiation Protection
- Practical
2nd Semester (20 units)
- Dissertation
Admission Requirement
Applicants should possess the following:
- BSc (Hons) in Physics with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4 or equivalent.
or - BSc in Physics or equivalent with several years of experience in a relevant field.
Course Structure
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: 12 months-Min 3 semesters / Maximum candidature: 24 months