The Faculty of Science currently offers 11 postgraduate programmes leading to the Master s of Science, Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy Degrees in areas of science and mathematics. The normal duration of study for full time students are 2–6 semesters (1–3 years) for the Master’s programmes and 6–12 semesters (3–6 years) for the Doctor of Philosophy programmes. For part-timers, the normal duration for the Master’s programmes are 4-8 semesters (2-4 years) and 8-14 semesters (4-7 years) for the Doctor of Philosophy programmes.
For the Masters Degree, students may register either for the Masters by Research Programme or Masters by Taught Course and Research (Mixed Mode).
Each programme requires the student to take at least one of the University compulsory courses from the following options:
- UHAP 6013 – Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues
- UICW 6023 – Philosophy of Science and Social Development
- UPPF 6033 – Dynamics of Leadership
In addition, International students are required to take 3 credit hours of the following university courses:
- UHAZ 6123 – Malaysian Society and Culture (international students of non-Malay race)
- UHAZ 6323 – Bahasa Malaysia Penulisan Ilmiah (international students of Malay race)
Apart from the above requirements, research students must enroll in a research methodology course:
- USCP 0010 – Research Methodology (HW)
Summary of Programmes offered by Faculty of Science
| Programmes | Mode |
| Master of Science Specialization : Chemistry |
Taught Course and Research |
| Master of Science Specialization : Forensic Science |
Taught Course and Research |
| Master of Science Specialization : Mathematics |
Taught Course and Research |
| Master of Science Specialization : Engineering Mathematics |
Taught Course and Research |
| Master of Science Specialization : Physics |
Taught Course and Research |
| Master of Philosophy Field of Research : Chemistry |
Research |
| Master of Philosophy Field of Research : Mathematics |
Research |
| Master of Philosophy Field of Research : Physics |
Research |
| Doctor of Philosophy Field of Research :Chemistry |
Research |
| Doctor of Philosophy Field of Research : Mathematics |
Research |
| Doctor of Philosophy Field of Research : Physics |
Research |