UPM - Universiti Putra Malaysia

The Department offers a four-year programme leading to the bachelors degree in Environmental Science. This degree is at the honours level and is ecognised as a professional degree by the

Malaysian Public Services Department.

A semester system is followed and there are two semesters a year, starting in July and December, each of 15 weeks duration. Students need to complete 100 credits of coursework which includes

professional practical training (3 credits) and the completion of an independent study Project (6 kredit). One credit is the equivalent of a one-hour lecture or a three hour practical class per week. to graduate in three years the workload for each semester is approximately 15-18 credits. This

normally involves taking five to seven subjects per semester.

The University practises a continuous assessment system. Approximately 60% of the total course grade is assessed by tests or coursework given during the semester. The remaing percentage of the

grade is based on a Final Examination at the end of the semester.

 

Admission Requirements

i. Applicant with Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) Qualification

1. Applicants should obtain at least C+ Grade (NGMP 2.33) in one (1) of the following subjects at the STPM level:

Math or Add Math or Science subject

ii. Applicant with Life Sciences/ Physical Sciences Matriculation Qualification

1. Applicants should obtain at least PNGK 2.30

And

2. The applicants should have passed with Gred C+ for Mathematics or Science subject

iii. Applicant with Equivalent Qualification

1. Applicants should possess a diploma or other qualification recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University in a related field.