Overview

Key Features

At Animal Resource Science and Management (Honours) programme from University Malaysia Sarawak the native fauna of Malaysia, well known for its uniqueness and diversity, is an important component of the nation’s natural heritage. Knowledge of their composition, distribution and population dynamics as well as in-depth understanding of their habitats and ecology are important prerequisites to develop sustainable management and effective conservation strategies.

Students will be trained in the field (to conduct samplings and data collection) and laboratory (via sample processing and analysis) involving various animal classes. In addition, environmental and management related courses are also included in the study plan to enhance future graduates with capability to propose conservation strategies in relation to animal protection and effective biodiversity’s management plan.

Graduates from this Animal Resource Science and Management (Honours) programme from University Malaysia Sarawak will have the opportunity to work in government agencies (e.g: Sarawak Forest Department, Department of Wildlife and National Park, Sabah Parks, Ministry of Education), non-governmental organisations (Sarawak Forestry Corporation, Wildlife Conservation Society, World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia, Malaysian Nature Society), and private sectors (zoo, eco-tourism park, agricultural related companies, etc.).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Resource Science
Biology
Ecology
Education
Agriculture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

5

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TOEFL^® IBT

69

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies Animal Sciences

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5

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TOEFL^® IBT

69

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE A Level/ International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)/ AUSMAT graduates recognized by the Malaysian government and approved by the university Senate

Tuition Fee

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International

1895 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7583 EUR for the full programme during 48 months.

Malaysian Students RM1,805 per semester
International Students RM35,000

Living costs for Kota Kinabalu

2167 - 2880 MYR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.