Science Stream (Current Year)

Pass the STPM with at least a CGPA of 3.50;

and

Obtained at least Grade A- at the STPM level in the following subjects:

• Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T);

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ at the STPM in any one (1) of the following subjects:

• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry

and

Science Stream

Pass the Matriculation/Foundation with at least a CGPA of 3.50;

and

Obtained at least Grade A- in Matriculation/Foundation for the following subjects:

• Mathematics;

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ in Matriculation/Foundation for any one (1) of the following subjects:

• Biology
• Physics/Engineering Physics
• Chemistry/Engineering Chemistry

and

Science Stream

REQUIREMENT 1

Possess a Diploma in any related fields from Public University/other institutions recognised by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least a CGPA of 3.50;

and

Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Pass the STPM not in current year with at least a CGPA of 3.50 and fulfils the programme’s specific requirements as follows:

Obtained at least Grade A- in STPM level in the following subjects:

• Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T);

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ at the STPM level in any one (1) of the following subjects:

• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry

and

Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Pass the Matriculation/Foundations not in current year with at least a CGPA of 3.50 and fulfils the programme’s specific requirements as follows:

Obtained at least Grade A- in Matriculation/Foundation in the following subjects:

• Mathematics;

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ in Matriculation/Foundation program for any one (1) of the following subjects:

• Biology
• Physics/Engineering Physics
• Chemistry/Engineering Chemistry

and

Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application


4) OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Science Stream

REQUIREMENT 1

Pass the GCE A-Level with at least Grade A in the following subjects:

• Mathematics/Further Mathematics;

and

obtained at least Grade B in one (1) of the following subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics/Further Mathematics

and

Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic);

or

Obtained score of at least 477 points (PBT)/153 points (CBT)/53 points (IBT) in TOEFL;

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Possess the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum score of 36 points and a minimum grade 6 (Higher Level) in the following subjects:

• Mathematics/Further Mathematics;

and

Obtained at least Grade 5 (Higher Level) in any one (1) of the following subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics/Further Mathematics

and

Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic);

or

Obtained score of at least 477 points (PBT)/153 points (CBT)/ 53 points (IBT) in TOEFL

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Possess the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) rank of 80 percent (%) and a minimum score of 16 points (High Achievement) in the following subjects:

• Mathematics;

and

One (1) of the following subjects:

• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry

and

Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic)

or

Obtained score of at least 477 points (PBT)/153 points (CBT)/ 53 points (IBT) in TOEFL.

• National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above 

OR 

• A Diploma from recognized Institutions with the least a CGPA of 3.00
• Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selection programme before being accepted by the respective faculty

English Language Requirements

• Effective from February 2019 intake, the English requirements has been updated and international students applying for the undergraduate programmes at University of Malaya must obtain:

• Band of 5.0 and above in IELTS (Academic); or
• Score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT) or 60 (IBT) and above in TOEFL; or
• Band of 3 and above in Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or
• Score 41 and above in Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic); or
• Grade C and above in English for General Certificate of Education (A Level), University of Cambridge; or
• Grade C and above in English for General Certificate of Secondary Education (0 Level), University of Cambridge; or
• Grade C and above in Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE)

Students must complete a total of 145 credits in order to be awarded the Bachelor of Actuarial Science.

Students must take and pass all courses / subjects prescribed as:

Fee for local student
RM 22,430.00*
Fee for international student
RM 59,430.00*

*Subject to approval by the university.

• Payment Method

Payment of fees is based on semester subject to the prescribed amount.

• Financing Options
  

• National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN)
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PTPTN Loan (Full-Time Studies)

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• Employees Provident Fund Withdrawal Scheme for Education (Account II)
  EPF contributors can withdraw their savings to finance their own or their children's education at local higher learning institutions.

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