MASTER OF SCIENCE EDUCATION WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


Programme Overview

This programme will produce graduates who are innovative and with global perspectives to face the continuous development of science and technology in this era.


Full-Time Duration: 3 Semester , (Coursework)

Part-Time Duration: 5 Semester , (Coursework)

Programme Structure

Core Courses(16 credits)
  • Research Methods in Education
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Seminar on Educational Scholarship
  • Theory and Research in Science Curriculum
  • Contemporary Issues in Science Education in the Current Technology Era
  • Cognition in Learning Science
  • Multimedia in Science Teaching
  • Assessment Transformation in Science Education
  • STEM Education

Elective Courses(15 credits)
  • Evolution of Science Teacher and Learning
  • Sustainable and Sustainability through Environmental Education
  • Innovative Design of Teaching and Learning Science Material for Research
  • Research Trends in Science Education
  • Evidence-Based Teaching Practices in Science Education
  • Statistics for Research in Education

Research Courses(12 credits)
  • Research Project

Career Prospects

Educational Technology Specialist, Curriculum Developer, STEM Education Coordinator, Science Curriculum Specialist, Educational Researcher, Instructional Designer, Science Teacher Educator, Technology Integration Specialist, Educational Consultant, Educational Data Analyst, Multimedia Learning Specialist, Science Education Policy Analyst, Professional Development Trainer, Educational Program Manager, E-learning Developer.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 16,500 (Full-time)

RM 20,700 (Part-Time)

International

RM26,900 (Full-Time)

RM33,700 (Part-Time)

Intake

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

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or

For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from University Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree of Counselling
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: A Bachelor's Degree in the discipline of Social Sciences.
  • Special Requirements:


    • Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's Degree with Education (CGPA: 2.70 - 2.99)

      Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

      • UM graduate; or
      • At least two (2) years teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Published in a related field; or
      • A Scholarship holder; or
      • A Government servant; or
      • Pass an interview by PTj; or
      • Pass a Special Assessment PTj; or


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's Degree with Education (CGPA: 2.50 - 2.69)

      Must fulfill at least TWO of the following criteria:

      • UM graduate; or
      • At least Three (3) years teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Published in a related field; or
      • A Scholarship holder; or
      • A Government servant; or
      • Pass an interview by PTj; or
      • Pass a Special Assessment PTj; or


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science (CGPA: ≥ 3.00)

      Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

      • Possessed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Minimum CGPA 3.00); or
      • Teaching Qualification recognized by the university; or
      • At least one (1) year teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Other qualification approved by the Senate from time to time; or


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science (CGPA: 2.70 - 2.99)

      Must fulfill at least TWO of the following criteria:

      • Possessed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Minimum CGPA 3.00); or
      • Teaching Qualification recognized by the university; or
      • At least Two (2) years teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Other qualification approved by the Senate from time to time; or


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science (CGPA: 2.50 - 2.69)

      Must fulfill at least TWO of the following criteria:

      • Possessed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Minimum CGPA 3.00); or
      • Teaching Qualification recognized by the university; or
      • At least Three (3) years teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Other qualification approved by the Senate from time to time; or
      • Published in a related field; or
      • A Scholarship holder; or
      • A Government servant; or
      • Pass an interview by PTj; or
      • Pass a Special Assessment by PTj; or


  • English Requirements
    • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
    • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not Applicable; or
    • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
    • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
    • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable