Master of Science in Statistic

Master of Science in Statistic

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, formed in 1998, started off as Department of Mathematics in 1959. Today, it is one of the largest mathematical institutes in Malaysia. The institute aims to:

  • Provide quality education and training in various areas of mathematics;
  • Nurture talent in the mathematical sciences and to produce graduates with problem-solving abilities to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world;
  • Strive for academic excellence via research and the dissemination of knowledge.

The academic staffs of the Institute are engaged in a broad spectrum of mathematical research, ranging from the highly abstract to areas with real-world applications. There is strong collaborations with international institutions such as: University of New South Wales, University of Ljubljana, UC Santa Cruz, Arizona State University, University of Oklahoma, University of Maine, Exeter University, Flinders University, Murdoch University and Northern Territory University, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria and Jilin University. Apart from being members of several professional organizations, members of the Institute also serve as referees to various international journals.

Citizen (SCWSQBFTRL0002)

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT

SPECIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field with minimum CGPA 3.0
or its equivalent.

Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA between 2.70 to 2.99 and fulfil at least one (1) criterion as follows:

  • University Malaya graduate;
  • Has at least one (1) year of working experience in related field;
  • Has produced publications in the related fields;
  • Scholarship recipient;
  • Government agency staff;
  • Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
  • Pass the special assessment by the Faculty

OR

Bachelor's degree with a CGPA between 2.50 to 2.69 and fulfil the criteria as follows;

  1. One (1) criteria for UM graduate
  2. Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
Criteria:
  • Has at least one (1) year of working experience in related field;
  • Has produced publications in the related fields;
  • Scholarship recipient;
  • Government agency staff;
  • Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
  • Pass the special assessment by the Faculty.

OR

Bachelor's degree with a CGPA between 2.00 to 2.49 and fulfil the criteria as follows;

  1. One (1) criteria for UM graduate
  2. Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
Criteria:
  • Has related working experience in the related field not less than five (5) years;
  • Published at least one (1) publication in a refereed journal in the related field;
  • Passed the interview conducted by the Faculty (compulsory for non UM graduate applicant); or
  • Pass the special assessment by the Faculty.

OR

Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body

OR

Possessed other qualifications approved by Senate from time to time.

OR

APEL (A) qualification (only for programme by Mixed Mode and by Coursework)


  1. Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree with Honors CGPA 3.0 and above or equivalent in the relevant field.
  1. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree of CGPA 2.7 to 2.99 may be considered if they meet at least one of the following criteria:
  • Having relevant work experience; or
  • Produce publications in related fields; or
  • is a recipient of scholarship; or
  • is a graduate of the University of Malaya; or
  • is a government servant
  1. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree of CGPA 2.5 to 2.69 may be considered if they meet at least two of the criteria in (1) (A) to (E) above
Non Citizen (SCWSQBFTRL2002)
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