MASTER OF SPORTS SCIENCE (RESEARCH)



Programme Overview

This programme will help students develop research skills in Sports Science. Students will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to do independent research. Students will work with a supervisor to undertake research in their chosen area.


  • Full-Time Duration: 4 Semesters, (Research)
  • Part-Time Duration: 6 Semesters, (Research)

Programme Structure

Core
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Dissertation
  3. Publication
  4. Additional Courses (If Required)
    1. Basic of Malay Language for International Students

Career Prospects

Sports Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, Sports Performance Analyst, Athletic Trainer, Sports Nutritionist, Strength and conditioning Coach

Tuition Fee

Local

RM21,600 (Full-Time)

RM37,500 (Part-Time)

International

RM43,200 (Full-Time)

RM74,000 (Full-Time)

Intake

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

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less that 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 Universiti 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: Possess a Bachelor's Degree
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: Bachelor's Degree in Sport's related field and the university is listed in UK-ENIC database
  • Special Requirements: Program is open to all OKU categories except OKU hard of hearing sub category 2 & 3. (Reference: Information on the Registration of Person with Disabilities (PWD) and PWD categories issued by the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia) and speech.

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