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Faculty of Science Booklet, Session 2016/2017 Faculty of Science Booklet, Session 2016/2017

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is generally a 7 - semester programme with Introduction to Faculty of Science
the exception of Bachelor of Actuarial Science which is an 8 semester
programme. The time span of each programme allows undergraduates to
sufficiently plan their pathway without burdening themselves with too many
credits in one semester. You are advised to seek counsel with any of the The Faculty of Science is among the oldest and most accomplished
appointed members of the panel of academic advisors for your respective faculties in the University of Malaya. Established in 1959 with four
programmes of study whenever you are facing any difficulties and uncertainties departments namely Department of Botany, Department of Chemistry,
regarding academic and other matters related to your studies at this Faculty. Department of Mathematics and Department of Zoology. Currently, the
Undergraduates are also reminded to understand and obey the rules set by Faculty of Science is the biggest faculty in University of Malaya with nearly
the university as stated in the University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules 1748 undergraduate students, 1256 postgraduate students, 264 academic
& Regulations 2013 together with Undergraduate Faculty of Science Handbook staffs and 270 support staffs.
Session 2016/2017.
In addition to functioning as a teaching centre, the Faculty of Science,
staffed with locally and internationally feted researchers, serves as one of
the main and excellent research hub for Science & Technology in the
region. Faculty of Science has established Research Centres including
Photonics, CENAR, CEBAR, UMCiL, Nanocat, CIUM, CRYSTAL,
Mushroom Research Centre, Institute of Ocean and Earth Science and
Glycolipids Self-Assembly and Related Phenomena. Apart from many
modern research facilities and equipment, the faculty also boasts several
research centres including the Ulu Gombak Field Studies Centre and the
Glami Lemi Biotechnology Research Centre (PPBGL) in Jelebu. Hence,
the Faculty of Science continues to be the most productive faculty in
University of Malaya in terms of research activities and scientific
publications.

One of the public attractions at Faculty of Science is Rimba Ilmu – a
tropical botanical garden in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Rimba Ilmu means
"The Forest of Knowledge" in the Malay language. It is modeled after a
rain forest garden concept rather than a formal flower garden. It

emphasises the flora of the Malaysian and Southeast Asia. Rimba Ilmu's
mission is to generate and promote awareness and knowledge of tropical
plant life and its environment, ecology and conservation through the
development and management of facilities and activities appropriate to its
function in a university located within Malaysia's most developed and
populated landscape.

The faculty also manages its very own online scientific journal, the
“Malaysian Journal of Science” which publishes high quality research
outputs of its members besides receiving other worldwide contributions.

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