Postgraduate Programme

Coursework programme

• MSc (Science, Technology and Sustainability)

This programme is newly revised from the older programme which was known as Master of Science (Philosophy and Science and Technology Policy Studies). This programme is designed to equip post-graduate students with the core knowledge, tools and skills to achieve the transition to sustainability via science, technology and innovation. It will enrich their understanding and experience to enable the individual and societal change required.

The programme is built upon the experience and expertise of the teaching staff of the department, as well as those from outside the department, whose research and areas of expertise including the following:

• Science, Technology, Innovation and Sustainability
• Philosophies of Science and Technology
• Ethics and Values in Science
• Science and Religion
• Sociology of Science
• Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
• National Innovation Systems;
• Technology Mapping and Technology Foresight
• Research and Development Management
• Knowledge Based Economy
• Communication in Science
• History of Science and Technology
• Science and Technology in Islamic World

COURSE STRUCTURE:

Candidates are required to do 30 credit hours of coursework, and a Research Project (12 credit hours), for a total of 42 credits. Candidates are required to take 6 Compulsory Courses (27 credit hours) and 5 Elective Courses (15 credit hours).

RESEARCH PROJECT:

Candidates are expected to carry out research in any aspect of Science, Technology, Innovation and Sustainability for a minimum period of two semesters (SFGS6181).

PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE:

3 semesters (minimum); 8 semesters (maximum)

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

The medium of instruction is in English.  International students are required to attend and pass a basic course in Malay Language before the degree can be conferred.  If they intend to write their dissertation/thesis in English they must possess at least band 6 IELTS or a score of 550 TOEFL if they had obtained their Bachelor’s degree from a university in which the medium of instruction is other than English.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science with Honours (CGPA 3.0 and above or equivalent) from University of Malaya or any similar qualification from other universities.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION:

Applicants who wish to enrol for taught Masters programme must submit an application about three months earlier before the commencement of Semester I (in the month of May) or Semester II (in the month of November) in any given academic session.  However, fees are required to be paid on a semester basis. Application must be made through online using the appropriate application form obtainable from the website at http://ips.um.edu.my

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Dissertation programme

• MSc and PhD

The PhD and MSc by research programmes provide a strong foundation in research on specific fields pertaining to history and philosophy of science as well as science and technology policy and management. The duration of study for the MSc programme is a minimum of 2 semesters and not exceeding 10 semesters. For the PhD programme it is not less than 4 semesters and a maximum of 16 semesters.

Upon completion of the research, the candidate is required to submit a report his/her research findings for examination. The Masters research will be examined by an external examiner as well as an internal examiner both of whom will be appointed by the University’s Senate on the advice of the Faculty of Science. In the case of the PhD thesis, two external examiners and an internal examiner will be appointed to examine the thesis.

The research projects undertaken to date reflect the expertise and experience of the teaching staff as well as those from outside the department. Some of the more recent PhD and Masters research include topics related to:

• Innovation / Technology Management
• Technology Foresight
• Intellectual Property Management
• Philosophy and Philosophy of science
• Science and Religion
• Science, Technology and Modernity
• Food Science and Nutrition Policy
• Bioethics / Biomedical Ethics
• Environmental Management and Philosophy

The minimum requirement for entry to the MSc programme is a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) from University of Malaya or an equivalent qualification from other universities and to the PhD programme, the minimum qualification is a Masters degree in any discipline.

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