BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS


Programme Overview

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics is a four-year program designed for students seeking a strong mathematical foundation to pursue graduate study in mathematical sciences or careers in industry. It gives an exposure of not only classical mathematics, but also its modern applications in physical, computational, management, and industrial sciences. In short, it equips students with analytical and critical thinking and state-of-the-art problem-solving skills to excel in careers in this fast-changing world.


Duration: 4 Years  (8 Semester), Full Time  (Coursework)

Programme Structure

  1. English Courses (subject to MUET bands)
  2. Philosophy and Current Issues / Malay Language Communication*
  3. Statistics
  4. Basic Mathematics
  5. Calculus I
  6. Fundamentals of Computing
  7. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 2 - Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart & Soul
  8. English Courses (subject to MUET bands)
  9. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  10. Science, Technology and Society
  11. Ordinary Differential Equations
  12. Calculus II
  13. Fundamentals of Spreadsheets
  14. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
    • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  1. Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
  2. Co-Curriculum
  3. Probability and Statistics I
  4. Advanced Calculus
  5. Linear Algebra
  6. Appreciation of Mathematics
  7. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 3 - Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
  8. Foundations of Data Science
  9. Introduction to Analysis
  10. Complex Variables
  11. Numerical Computation
  12. Structured Programming
  13. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 4 - Global Issue and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
  1. Introduction to Combinatorics
  2. Algebra I
  3. Basic Operations Research
  4. Partial Differential Equations
  5. Elective Courses: Elective Courses 1
  6. Elective Courses: Elective Courses 2
  7. Elective Courses: Elective Courses 3
  8. Elective Courses: Elective Courses 4
  9. Elective Courses: Elective Courses 5
  1. Elective Courses: Elective Courses 6
  2. Elective Courses: Elective Courses 7
  3. Elective Courses: Elective Courses 8
  4. Elective Courses: Elective Courses 9
  5. Industrial Training
Note:

*Only for international students.

ELECTIVE COURSES 

  1. Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
  2. Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul
  3. Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
  4. Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place

PROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSES 

  1. Geometry
  2. Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations
  3. Optimization Techniques
  4. Graph Theory
  5. Combinatorial Mathematics
  6. Number Theory
  7. Advanced Linear Algebra
  8. Matrix Theory
  9. Algebra II
  10. Ring Theory
  11. Group Theory
  12. Differential Geometry
  13. Topology
  14. Complex Analysis
  15. Real Analysis
  16. Mathematical Science Project
  17. Cryptography
  18. Introduction to Accounting
  19. Microeconomics
  20. Macroeconomics
  21. Financial Mathematics and Derivatives
  22. Probability and Statistics II

Career Prospects

Data Analyst, Statistician, Actuary, Financial Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Mathematician, Risk Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Data Scientist, Market Research Analyst, Software Developer, Cryptographer, Investment Analyst, Business Analyst, Research Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Economist, Systems Analyst, Academic Lecturer, Algorithm Developer.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 60,100

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM 78,400

(Note: Not inclusive of 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST))

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

STPM (Science Stream)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Mathematics
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
STAM
  • Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent (science stream)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Possess a Diploma from a Public University (IPTA) / ILKA / Polytechnic /IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics / Equivalent Subjects 
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) other subject that has not yet been taken
UM (SATU)Foundations
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Mathematics
  • Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
GCE A-Level
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain at least a Grade B in the following subjects at GCE A-level: Mathematics / Further Mathematics
  • Obtain at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at GCE A-level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Further Mathematics
International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in subject Mathematics / Further Mathematics
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
AUSMAT
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in ONE (1) of the following subjects at AUSMAT level: Mathematics  / Further Mathematics 
  • Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at AUSMAT level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
STPM (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Mathematics  / Additional Mathematics 
  • Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at Matriculation/ Foundation level: Mathematics
  • Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation / Foundation level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
Senior High School Certificate
  • Pass with a minimum average of 65%
  • Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in Mathematics
  • Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
Matriculations/Foundations
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognized institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
Diploma
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognized institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) other subject that has not yet been taken
GCE A-Level
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in Mathematics/Further Mathematics
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Further Mathematics
International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in Mathematics/Further Mathematics
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
AUSMAT
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in Mathematics/Further Mathematics
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) of the following subjects: Biology / Physics / Chemistry

Additional Requirement

  • Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.

English Language Requirements

  • Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
  • Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
    • Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
    • Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
  • MUET 4.0
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 46
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8.0
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 51
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 160