Overview

Apart from teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels, the staff also conduct quality research in fundamental and applied chemistry. Although the academic staff have different research interests, they adhere to the same philosophy in solving chemical-related problems and in the development of expertise in chemistry. In addition to the undergraduate programme, the department also offers MSc by research and coursework; and PhD programmes.

Career Opportunity & Industry

Basically, there are three professions that University of Malaya's Chemistry graduates can choose as a career path. The first one is industry, the second one is academia, and the third one is the uniform body. Industry offers the opportunity to work in the company that produces / manufactures chemicals/health materials.

Academic career opportunities are most suitable for UM graduates who have a passion for teaching. Some examples of academic careers are listed below. Chemists also can work with the unified body of government and their work is sought in felony cases.

Industrial: UM alumni can work in a variety of industries listed below

Academic: lecturers, teachers, science officers, research assistants.

Uniform body: Forensics, narcotic divisions

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Principle Chemistry
Computer Programming for the Sciences
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Mathematics in Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

41

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Credits

132 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Chemistry View 16 other Bachelors in Chemistry in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

41

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Other requirements

General requirements

National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above or
A Diploma from recognized Institutions with the least a CGPA of 3.00
Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selection programme before being accepted by the respective faculty

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

78500 MYR / year

≈ 78500 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9700 MYR / year

≈ 9700 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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