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Master of Islamic Science
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Programme Code: T301Medium of instructions: English, Arabic and Malay
Duration of Studies:
- Full Time: 2-8 semesters
- Part Time: 4-12 semesters
Programme Option: By Research
BACKGROUND OF THE PROGRAMME
Master of Islamic Science is offered by research mode only. Islamic Science is an interdisciplinary field of knowledge defines the nature of inquiry within the Islamic ethical framework and imparts a characteristic of the Islamic spiritual to the study of nature. In short, two things that make the science in Islam became Islamic: the spiritual element rooted in a transcendental realm and the Islamic ethical framework.
It aims to produce Islamic scholars who can bring a betterment of life for the Ummah throughout a sustainable development and a visionary leadership guided by the Islamic spirituality. In addition, the program is eager to produce Muslim who are committed to take lead in the modern world and rediscover the glorious past of Islamic science through the Islamic worldview.
Areas of research include, but not limited to, are as following:
AREA | SUBFIELD |
Religion | Science And Technology |
Economy | |
Politic and Management | |
Heritage and Civilization | |
Education | |
Social Sciences | |
Health Sciences |
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The course is designed to produce muslim scholars who can integrate Islamic knowledge (Naqli) and science (Aqli) implemented within research and innovation, critical thinking and solving problem for the well-being of Ummah and Creation.
Admission to Master’s Degree by Research
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; or
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
- Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Senate and meet the minimum CGPA based on (1) to (3).
- Other qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with honours AND relevant professional work experience.
Note: 1-year work experience is equivalent to 0.05 CGPA
(1) An applicant shall show evidence of proficiency in the English language based on the following criteria:
- TOEFL minimum score of 180 (computer-based) or 64 (internet-based); or
- IELTS minimum score of Band 5; or
- MUET minimum score of Band 3; or
- graduated from institutions that use English as the main medium of instruction, AND will be required to seat for University English Proficiency Test (UEPT) with minimum score of Band 3; or
- graduated in the field of Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL), English Language Studies (ELS) and equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate; or
- a native speaker of English.
(2) Research-mode applicant who intends to write his/her thesis in Arabic will be required to fulfil the criteria as follows:
- TOEFL minimum score of 150 (computer-based) or 52 (internet-based); or
- IELTS minimum score of Band 4; or
- MUET minimum score of Band 2; or
- UEPT minimum score of Band 2.
(3) An applicant who does not fulfil any of the criteria under (1) & (2) will be allowed to register conditionally and is required to fulfil any of the criteria under (1) or (2), within 12 months (for Master’s students) and 24 months (for Ph.D. students).
USIM POSTGRADUATE MASTER BY RESEARCH FEES STRUCTURE: LOCAL STUDENTS - FULL TIME
PROGRAMME | 1st SEMESTER | 2nd SEMESTER | 3rd - 4th SEMESTER | 5th AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER | STUDY COST FOR 2 YEARS | STUDY COST FOR 3 YEARS |
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MASTER OF ISLAMIC SCIENCE | 2,877.00 | 2,137.00 | 1,637.00 | 1,387.00 | 8,288.00 | 11,062.00 |
USIM POSTGRADUATE MASTER BY RESEARCH FEES STRUCTURE: LOCAL STUDENTS - PART TIME
PROGRAMME | 1st SEMESTER | 2nd SEMESTER | 3rd - 6th SEMESTER | 7th AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER | STUDY COST FOR 4 YEARS | STUDY COST FOR 5 YEARS |
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MASTER OF ISLAMIC SCIENCE | 2,567.00 | 1,827.00 | 1,077.00 | 1,077.00 | 8,702.00 | 10,856.00 |
USIM POSTGRADUATE MASTER BY RESEARCH FEES STRUCTURE: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
PROGRAMME | 1st SEMESTER | 2nd SEMESTER | 3rd - 4th SEMESTER | 5th AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER | STUDY COST FOR 2 YEARS | STUDY COST FOR 3 YEARS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MASTER OF ISLAMIC SCIENCE | 3,965.00 | 3,225.00 | 2,475.00 | 2,475.00 | 12,140.00 | 17,090.00 |
The university has the right to withdraw this offer or to terminate you from your study if you are found to suffer from or to be a carrier of contagious/infectious diseases, or to suffer from a medical condition requiring continuous medical care that will adversely affect your study at USIM.
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Applicants can apply via online at https://icgs.usim.edu.my/ and fill the prescribed forms. Forms and supporting authenticated documents must then be submitted through online or mailed to the office.
For information related to visa and student pass, please refer to http://alamiyyah.usim.edu.my
Contact Us
Centre for Academic Management
Division of Graduate Studies
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA
Phone: +606 797 8683 / +606 797 8684
Email: pg@usim.edu.my /study@usim.edu.my