MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (COURSEWORK)

Programme Overview

The Master of Science in Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, formally known as Master of Science (Analytical Chemistry & Instrumental Analysis), is a coursework-based postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya. This academic programme has been accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), which is the world’s leading chemistry community and professional association. The accreditation is a mark of assurance that the programme is in line with international quality and standards to enhance graduate prospects and employment opportunities.

The aim of this programme is to cater to the growing needs of modern-day industry, which requires competent personnel who are knowledgeable in the handling of a sophisticated range of analytical instruments, as well as possessing the interpretative skills necessary to solve complex chemistry problems. The courses are based on modern instrumental analytical chemistry and designed to address the needs of testing laboratories and research organizations.

Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters, (Coursework)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (23 Credits)

Research Methodology In Applied Chemistry
Atomic Spectroscopic Analysis
Chromatographic Analysis
Quality Assurance in Analytical Laboratory
Molecular Spectroscopic Analysis
Mass Spectrometry and Related Techniques
Advanced Laboratory Skill I
Advanced Laboratory Skill II

Elective Courses (9 Credits)

Electroanalytical Chemistry and Biosensor
Thermal Analysis
Chemometric
Environmental Chemical Analysis
Food Analysis
Particulate and Surface Analysis
Laboratory Automation and Digitalization
Pharmaceutical Analysis

Research Courses (10 Credits)

Research Project

Career Prospects

Analytical Chemist, Quality Control/Quality Assurance Chemist, Environmental Chemist, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Laboratory Manager, Forensic Scientist, Chromatography Specialist, Spectroscopy Specialist, Mass Spectroscopy Analyst, Chemometrician, Food Safety Analyst, Biosensor Developer, Research Scientist, in Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Automation Specialist, Regulatory Affair Specialist.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM19,800 (Full-Time)

International

RM30,500 (Full-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 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 any of the Bachelor's Degree below:
- Bachelor's Degree of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor's Degree of Science with Education (Chemistry); or any of the below:
  - Chemistry Analytical
  - Chemistry and Environmental Analytical
  - Applied Chemistry
  - Industrial Chemistry
  - Technology Chemistry
  - Chemistry Sources
  - Petroleum Chemistry
  - Forensic Analytical Chemistry
  - Forensic Science
  - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: In the fields of Chemistry Analytical, Chemistry and Environmental Analytical, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Technology Chemistry, Chemistry Sources, Petroleum Chemistry, Forensic Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Special Requirements: N/A

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): Score 250; or
Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable