BACHELOR IN SCIENCE (MARINE GEOSCIENCES) WITH HONOURS

  • PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This program is designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge of Earth’s processes, including geology, geochemistry, palaeontology, and oceanic physical processes. It also emphasizes cutting-edge marine geoscience technologies, enabling students to analyze and tackle challenges related to natural resource management and environmental conservation.

Duration

7 Semesters,
3.5 years

  • CORE COURSES

Fundamentals of Earth, Basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Exploration Geophysics, Marine Geochemistry, Geochronology and Stratigraphy, Geology of Malaysia and Southeast Asia, Petroleum Geology, Geomorphology, Geostatistics and Geological Data Analysis, Geotectonics and Structural Geology, Minerals and Rocks, Physical Oceanography, Palaeontology, Introduction to Remote Sensing, Coastal Science, Sedimentology, Marine Seafloor Survey and Exploration

  • ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

STPM (SCIENCE) GRADUATES
Achieve a minimum Grade C in ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level
• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Additional Mathematics


MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION (SCIENCE / ENGINEERING) GRADUATES
Achieve a minimum Grade C in ONE (1) subject at Matriculation/Foundation level:
• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics


DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT
Possess a diploma with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in a field related to the course applied for;
OR
other qualifications recognized as equivalent and approved by the University Senate

 

MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST (MUET)
Applicants must achieve a minimum of BAND 3.0 for results obtained from Session 1, 2021 onwards, or BAND 3 for results obtained in 2020 or earlier, provided the results remain valid at the time of application

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  • CAREER PROSPECTS

• Geophysicist
• Economic/Mining Geologist
• Engineering Geologist
• Petroleum Geologist
• Geologist/Geoscientist
• GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist
• Paleontologist
• Land/Marine Surveyor
• Research/Science Officer
• Educator/Academic Professional
• Geological/Environmental Consultant

For further information or enquiries, please contact:
Dr. Khaira binti Ismail,
Program Coordinator, Bachelor in Science (Marine Geosciences) with Honours,
k.ismail@umt.edu.my,
09-6333248

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