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The marine science programme impart knowledge on the marine environment through lectures, laboratory classes and field excursions aimed to expose the students to the diversity of marine life, marine ecosystems and its interconnectivity to the environment.
This course encompasses the management of marine protected areas, maritime policies, oceanic-atmospheric interactions, impacts of human activities and climate change on the oceans, to produce graduates who are able to understand and manage conservation and sustainable utilization of marine resources.
Please watch our video: https://youtu.be/1XdgfmNnngY and https://mohon.ums.edu.my/spplums/ for application.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Earth and Marine Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The marine science programme impart knowledge on the marine environment through lectures, laboratory classes and field excursions aimed to expose the students to the diversity of marine life, marine ecosystems and its interconnectivity to the environment.
This course encompasses the management of marine protected areas, maritime policies, oceanic-atmospheric interactions, impacts of human activities and climate change on the oceans, to produce graduates who are able to understand and manage conservation and sustainable utilization of marine resources.
Please watch our video: https://youtu.be/1XdgfmNnngY and https://mohon.ums.edu.my/spplums/ for application.
Admission Requirements
5+
500+
Enroll in Progressive English Programme (PEP) for six (6) months with the validity its results must not more than two (2) years and obtain at least Band 3.5; in MUET (Malaysian University English Test); or
Band 3.5 MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
31 Aug 2025
4 Years
Oct
Tuition fees
Domestic (Out of State)
0 USD
International
1,560 USD
Scholarships
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UMS offers a range of facilities to enhance the student experience, including a well-equipped library, robust internet and IT infrastructure, residential colleges, safety and security services, sports and recreational facilities, counseling services, a student committee, banking services, a post office, and several cafeterias.
Yes, UMS conducts all teaching and learning in English at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
To qualify for admission at UMS, international students must have completed at least twelve years of education and passed a national or international examination recognized for degree program entry. Additionally, students need to provide proof of English proficiency with one of the following: an IELTS score of at least Band 5.0, a TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based), or 42 (TOEFL iBT), and a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 47. Students who do not possess an IELTS or TOEFL score may enroll in the Progressive English Programme (PEP) at UMS. Admission will be granted on a conditional basis, requiring the student to complete the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) and achieve a minimum score of Band 3.5 to proceed with undergraduate studies.
Currently, UMS offers scholarships exclusively for local students. However, we warmly encourage international students to explore potential scholarships available outside UMS, particularly in their home countries. Additionally, they are welcome to submit a sponsorship letter to the UMS Bursar Department for verification.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONOURS (MARINE SCIENCE)
UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
48 monthsProgramme duration
1,560 USDTuition Fee/year
31 Aug, 2025Application Deadline
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Earth and Marine Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The marine science programme impart knowledge on the marine environment through lectures, laboratory classes and field excursions aimed to expose the students to the diversity of marine life, marine ecosystems and its interconnectivity to the environment.
This course encompasses the management of marine protected areas, maritime policies, oceanic-atmospheric interactions, impacts of human activities and climate change on the oceans, to produce graduates who are able to understand and manage conservation and sustainable utilization of marine resources.
Please watch our video: https://youtu.be/1XdgfmNnngY and https://mohon.ums.edu.my/spplums/ for application.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Earth and Marine Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The marine science programme impart knowledge on the marine environment through lectures, laboratory classes and field excursions aimed to expose the students to the diversity of marine life, marine ecosystems and its interconnectivity to the environment.
This course encompasses the management of marine protected areas, maritime policies, oceanic-atmospheric interactions, impacts of human activities and climate change on the oceans, to produce graduates who are able to understand and manage conservation and sustainable utilization of marine resources.
Please watch our video: https://youtu.be/1XdgfmNnngY and https://mohon.ums.edu.my/spplums/ for application.
Admission Requirements
Enroll in Progressive English Programme (PEP) for six (6) months with the validity its results must not more than two (2) years and obtain at least Band 3.5; in MUET (Malaysian University English Test); or
Band 3.5 MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
Tuition fees
Domestic (Out of State)
International
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