Bachelor of Science in Applied Geology (Open Channel / SATU)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Oct
Tuition Fees
RM60,100
Entry Requirements
- STPM (Science Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics
- Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at Foundation/ Matriculation level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Diploma / Equivalent (UPU):
- 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 at least a Grade B- in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at Diploma level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- UM SATU Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- GCE A-Level:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
- Obtained at least a Grade B in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at GCE A-level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Geography
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
- Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade 5 at the Higher Level (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Geography
- AUSMAT:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
- Obtained at least a Grade B in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at the AUSMAT level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Geography
- STPM (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
- Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at Matriculation/ Foundation level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- 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)
Course Structure
- Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
- Co-Curriculum
- English Language
- Statistics
- Introduction to the Earth
- Earth Surface Processes
- Geological Structures and Maps
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 2 - Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart & Soul
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Philosophy and Current Issues / Malay Language Communication*
- Co-Curriculum
- English Language
- Science, Technology and Society
- Computer Programming for the Sciences
- Mineralogy
- Fundamentals of Field Geology
- Safety and Geology Code of Practice
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
- Applied Geology Field Course
- Structural Geology
- Sedimentology
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- Introduction to Geophysics
- Applied Geology Field Course
- Paleontology
- Geology and Community
- Geochemistry
- GIS Applications in Geosciences
- Geology Laboratory Analytical Techniques
- Mineral Resources
- Geology of Malaysia
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
- Elective Courses: Program Elective
- Geology Research Project
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 3 - Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
- Elective Courses: Program Elective
- Geology Research Project
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 4 - Global Issue and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
- Elective Courses: Program Elective
- Industrial Attachment
- Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
- Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul
- Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
- Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
Program Elective Courses or/and Minor Package ** (32 CREDITS)
- Choose from all elective courses or/and Minor Packages that are offered
LEVEL 2
- Geological Data Analysis
- Marine Geology
- Karst Geomorphology and Conservations
- Climate Change and Adaptation
- Engineering Geology
- Earth Water Resources
- Environmental Geology
LEVEL 3
- Advanced Geophysics
- Geohazard
- Quaternary Geology
- Stratigraphic Methods
- Geology of South East Asia
- Petroleum Geology
- Organic Petrology
- Industrial Minerals
- Tectonics and Earth History
- Mineral and Mining Exploration
- Geological Site Investigation
- Unconventional Oil and Gas Resources
- Basic Mathematics
- Calculus I
Note:
- **Minor package
- Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 credits under the same minor package in order to be displayed on the transcript.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM60,100
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM60,900