Page 4 - Handbook Bachelor Degree of Science Academic Session 20202021

Assalamualaikum WBT and Greetings.
Welcome to 2020/2021 Academic Session.
I would like to congratulate all of you for being
accepted to the Faculty of Science the most
productive faculty in UM. You have made the
right choice to be part of us. The Faculty is
made up of 4 departments and 2 institutes,
with competitive undergraduate programmes,
and taught by brilliant and dedicated
academics. These departments and institutes
are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities so
that students are well exposed to the
instruments used in world-class teaching and
research.

Undergraduate years are probably going to be one of the best years if not
the best for many of you. You will quickly discover that your experience at
the university is more than just being a student. Beside from attending
lectures and practical labs, organizing study groups, or even dealing with
crunch-time during the exam weeks, you will inadvertently (or not) be
involved in social activities and sports organized by your residential
colleges or clubs. These activities will help to widen your network, e.g.,
make new friends who are not necessarily in your programme and build
your character (teamwork, self-confidence, leadership, responsibility, and
compassion via volunteerism activities). We truly encourage our students
to be all rounders, being both excellent in academics and in extra co-
curriculum activities. Striking a balance is important, because we want you
to learn as much as you can and maximize your quality time in UM before
you start your career. There are many facilities that you can make use in
UM. You just need to diligently ask and discover.
There will be times when you feel that the world is against you; this is just
a state of the mind. Please be informed that you are never on your own at
the Faculty. The academics are all good-listeners and will advise you
accordingly. There are also well-known places you can visit to unwind
yourself such as the Museum of Zoology and Museum Geology. The
message is this…Be the best of you, contribute to the university in any way
that you can, and remember to take time to smell the roses.

“Pioneering Towards Excellent Education in Science”

PROFESSOR. DR. ISMAIL YUSOFF
Dean
Faculty of Science

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