Master Of Science In Applied Sciences

Entry Requirements Academic Requirements; ; ​B. Sc. (Hons); Approved undergraduate degree with honours in the area of Biotechnology / Biology / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Genetics / Food Science and Nutrition etc., with a minimum CGPA 2.75 or Classification of 2nd Upper; ; English Language Requirements; ; TOEFL: Minimum score of 410 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based), with no less than 17 in each of the four components ; IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0 ; CIEP: Minimum score of 109 ; An undergraduate degree with English as the medium of instruction; Note: In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take an English Proficiency Course at the University.; ; ; ; ; ; ; Courses Offered Year 1; Research Methodology for Scientists; Academic Communication; Master Research Project Planning and Proposal Presentation; Master Research * ; ; ; ; ; Year 2; Master Research * ; ; ; ; ; * courses with lab ; Notes:; Thesis and research are the major requirements for learners to attain the degree. However, learners need to take 2 compulsory subjects (i.e. Research Methodology for Scientists and Academic Communication) and pass these 2 subjects to graduate.; In addition, learners will have to prepare for and present their research proposal - for the Master Research Project Planning and Proposal Presentation subject - and are required to obtain a minimum grade B or above, in order for them to start their research project.; Research work is graded as Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U); learners are required to obtain an “S” grade – based on their research progress report – and a recommendation by their supervisor each semester in order for them to continue their candidature until the submission of their thesis (minimum of 3 semesters of research).; Learners are encouraged to present their research work in research seminars and at conferences and are also encouraged to publish their research findings in scientific journals. All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.; The University may allow exemption for outstanding students to complete their studies within a shorter period.; ; ; ; ; Fee note: UCSI University official programme page lists approximate international student total fee RM51,620; backend annual fee is annualised over the published duration (2 Years). A 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens from 1 July 2025 as stated by UCSI. Source: UCSI University official programme page https://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/programmes/master-science-applied-sciences