Master of Science Tropical Marine Environment provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in both theoretical and practical aspects of tropical ecosystems. This unique interdisciplinary program aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics of tropical ocean ecosystems, the impacts of human activities and climate change, as well as how the policy and management strategies can be implemented to address
these impacts. As the largest marine science community in the country, students will be trained by highly qualified lecturers in state-of-the-art laboratories and at research stations Bidong, Setiu, and Redang, as well as aboard our Discovery research vessel.
Marine Geochemistry
Ocean Pollution and Human Health
Marine Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Conservation
Statistical Analysis for Marine Science
Research Skills and Methods
Ocean Modelling
Marine Environmental Governance
Research Project I
Research Project II
Dynamic and Sustainability of Coral Reefs
Methods in Tropical Marine Field Ecology
Ocean Acidification
Marine Environmental Toxicology
Applied Environmental Geographical Information System
Advance Marine Science
Tropical Blue Carbon
Palaeoceanography and Climate Change
Seafloor Exploration and Surveying
Shelf and Coastal Dynamics
Tropical Oceans and Climate
Advanced Marine Biotechnology
Practical Skills in Marine Biotechnology
Remote Sensing of the Oceans
Marine Geohazard
Tropical Marine Biodiversity
Heritage and Conservation of Maritime Archaeology
Tropical Maritime Archaeology
Theory and Practical in Archaeology
Entry Requirements
1. Academic Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree (any science discipline) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.
- Bachelor of Science degree with CGPA 2.50 - 2.75 plus at least 3 years professional/working experience in marine or environmental science.
- Diploma of Science plus at least 3 years professional/working experience in related fields. (Note: Must complete APEL.A assessment).
2. English Language (International)
- MUET: Band 3.5
- IELTS: Score 5.0
- TOEFL IBT: Score 40
- PTE / Cambridge / OET: As per specified scores.
- CEFR: Minimum High Band 1
Conditional Offer: Candidates not meeting these requirements have 1 year to pass the English assessment or the offer will be revoked.
Marine Conservationist
Marine Environmental Consultant
Marine Ecologist/Biologist
Fisheries Manager
Environmental Educator
Marine Ecotourism Specialist
Marine Data Analyst
Marine Scientist
Marine Geochemist
Marine Policy Analyst
Fees
Local
1st Semester
MYR 9,260.00
2nd Semester
MYR 8,930.00
International
1st Semester
USD 3,678.20
MYR 16,511.60
2nd Semester
USD 3,604.00
MYR 16,218.00