The Master of Engineering Science (by Research) programme is offered by the Faculty of Engineering, allowing students to do advanced research in their chosen engineering discipline. This research-intensive programme is designed to equip students to perform in-depth research in fields such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, and more. Students will be supervised by experienced and respected academics to help them in their research endeavours. Furthermore, students will have access to cutting-edge research facilities, providing they have the resources they need to excel in their research endeavours and eventually succeed as engineering researchers.

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; or
• A Bachelor’s degree  in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
• A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
• A Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment
• A Bachelor’s degree in non-related field with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to rigorous internal assessment and passing pre-requisite courses;
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Career Opportunities 

Research and Development Engineer, Project Engineer, Academic or Industrial Researcher, Consulting Engineer, Technical Specialist, Entrepreneur.