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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2015/2016

Dean’s Message

Assalamuálaikum wrt. wbt. and Good day.

On behalf of all staff of the Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, I
warmly welcome all new undergraduate students to the Faculty for the
2015/2016 Academic Year. Admission to the academic programmes
offered by this Faculty has always been very competitive and I would like
to congratulate all of you for being selected to join one of the best Faculty
in University of Malaya.

This booklet provides information that is key to your successful navigation
of the Science programme that you have chosen. In particular, you are
advised to understand the information provided here as they assist your
progress through the programme.

Following the implementation of comprehensive revision of the curriculum
in 2015, Faculty of Science currently offers twenty (20) programmes for the
2015/2016 Academic Year as listed below:


Institute of Biological Sciences Department of Chemistry
 Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Biodiversity)  Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
 Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)  Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry)
 Bachelor of Science (Bioinformatics)
 Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Molecular Department of Geology
Biology)  Bachelor of Science (Geology)
 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)  Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology)
 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science
and Management) Department of Physics
 Bachelor of Science (Biohealth Science)  Bachelor of Science (Physics)
 Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)  Bachelor of Science (Materials Science)

Institute of Mathematical Sciences Department of Science & Technology Studies
 Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)  Bachelor of Science (Science and Technology
 Bachelor of Science (Statistics) Studies)
 Bachelor of Science (Actuarial & Financial
Mathematics)
 Bachelor of Science (Industrial and
Computational Mathematics)

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is generally a 7-semester (3½ years) programme with the exception for BSc
(Actuarial and Financial Mathematics) which is an 8 semester (4 years) programme. The time span of 7
semesters 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 appointed members of the panel of
academic advisors for your respective programmes of study whenever you are facing any difficulties and
uncertainties regarding academic and other matters related to your studies at this Faculty. Undergraduates are
also reminded to understand and obey the rules set by the university as stated in University of Malaya (First
Degree Studies) Rules & Regulations 2013 together with Undergraduate Faculty of Science Handbook Session
2015/2016.

I hope all of you will make full use of this golden opportunity given in campus to enhance your cognitive skills as
well as personal development to face the world with vigour and confidence. Once again, congratulations on being
accepted as an undergraduate student at the Faculty of Science, and I wish you all the best in your future
undertakings.

“Pioneering Towards Excellence Education in Science”

Professor Dr. Zanariah Abdullah
Dean
Faculty of Science
University of Malaya

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