4.2 out of 5 (59 ratings / 52 reviews) George Town, Malaysia
Since the beginning, USM has adopted the School system rather than the traditional Faculty system to ensure that its students are multi-disciplined from their exposure to other areas of study by other Schools. It also encourages students to be active in extra-curricular activities given the myriad of clubs and societies available.
Master's Programmes
Medicine & Health (82)
- Master of Pathology Anatomic Pathology
- M.Sc. Anatomy
- M.Sc. Biomedicine
- M.Sc. Biomedicine
- M.Sc. Biomedicine (Mixed)
- M.Sc. Chemical Pathology
- Master of Pathology Chemical Pathology
- M.Sc. Clinical Anatomy
- Master of Pathology Clinical Immunology
- MPharm Clinical Pharmacy
- M.Sc. Clinical Sciences
- M.Sc. Clinical Sciences
- M.Sc. Community Medicine
- M.Sc. Community Medicine
- Master Dental Public Health
- M.Sc. Dentistry
- M.Sc. Dentistry
- MMed Emergency Medicine
- M.Sc. Epidemiology
- MMEd Family Medicine
- Master of Pathology Haematology
- M.Sc. Health Education
- M.Sc. Health Toxicology
- M.Sc. Human Genetics
- MMEd Internal Medicine
- M.Sc. Medical Audiology
- M.Sc. Medical Education
- Master of Pathology Medical Genetics
- M.Sc. Medical Imaging
- M.Sc. Medical Immunology
- M.Sc. Medical Immunology
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- Master of Pathology Medical Microbiology
- M.Sc. Medical Parasitology
- M.Sc. Medical Physics
- M.Sc. Medical Physics
- M.Sc. Medical Physics
- M.Sc. Medical Physiology
- M.Sc. Medical Radiation
- M.Sc. Medical Radiation
- M.Sc. Medical Research
- M.Sc. Medical Statistic
- M.Sc. Molecular Biology
- M.Sc. Molecular Biology
- M.Sc. Neurosciences
- Master of Surgery Neurosurgery
- Master of Medicine Nuclear Medicine
- M.Sc. Nuclear Medicine
- M.Sc. Nuclear Medicine
- M.Sc. Nursing
- M.Sc. Nutrition
- M.Sc. Nutrition
- M.Sc. Nutrition
- MMEd Ophthalmology
- MMEd Orthopeadics
- MMEd Paediatrics
- M.Sc. Pathology
- M.Sc. Pathology
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- M.Sc. Pharmacology
- M.Sc. Pharmacology
- M.Sc. Pharmacy
- Master of Surgery Plastic Surgery
- MMEd Psychiatrics
- M.Sc. Psychology (Clinical)
- Master Public Health
- MMEd Radiology
- M.Sc. Reconstructive Science
- Master Social Work
- M.Sc. Sports Science
- M.Sc. Sports Science
- MMEd Surgery
- MMed Transfusion Medicine
- M.Sc. Transfusion Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (74)
- M.Sc. Applied Entomology
- M.Sc. Applied Geophysics
- M.Sc. Applied Parasitology
- M.Sc. Aquatic Biology
- M.Sc. Biomedicine
- M.Sc. Biomedicine
- M.Sc. Biomedicine (Mixed)
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Botany
- Master Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemical Instrumentation
- Master of Pathology Chemical Pathology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Clinical Anatomy
- Master Cognitive Neurosciences
- M.Sc. Dentistry
- M.Sc. Dentistry
- M.Sc. Environmental Biology
- M.A. Finance
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- M.Sc. Forensic Science (Mixed)
- M.Sc. Human Genetics
- M.Sc. Human Genetics
- M.Sc. Marine Sciences
- M.Sc. Marine Sciences
- M.Sc. Marine Sciences
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Pathology Medical Genetics
- M.Sc. Medical Imaging
- M.Sc. Medical Immunology
- M.Sc. Medical Immunology
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- Master of Pathology Medical Microbiology
- M.Sc. Medical Physics
- M.Sc. Medical Physics
- M.Sc. Medical Physics
- M.Sc. Medical Physiology
- M.Sc. Medical Radiation
- M.Sc. Medical Statistic
- M.Sc. Microbiology
- M.Sc. Microbiology
- M.Sc. Molecular Biology
- M.Sc. Molecular Biology
- M.Sc. Molecular Biology
- M.Sc. Molecular Biology
- M.Sc. Molecular Medicine
- M.Sc. Nano-Optoelectronics
- M.Sc. Neurosciences
- M.Sc. Neurosciences
- Master of Surgery Neurosurgery
- Master of Medicine Nuclear Medicine
- M.Sc. Nuclear Medicine
- M.Sc. Nuclear Medicine
- M.Sc. Pathology
- M.Sc. Pathology
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- M.Sc. Pharmacy
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Radiation Science
- M.Sc. Solid State Physics
- M.Sc. Statistic
- M.Sc. Statistics
- M.Sc. Teaching of Mathematics
- MMed Transfusion Medicine
- M.Sc. Zoology
- M.Sc. Zoology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (38)
- M.Sc. Applied Geophysics
- M.Sc. Aquatic Biology
- M.Sc. Aquatic Biology
- Master Architecture
- M.Sc. Building Technology
- M.Sc. Chemical Instrumentation
- M.Sc. Chemical Pathology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Economics
- MSSc Economics
- M.Sc. Environmental Biology
- M.Sc. Environmental Biology
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- MSSc Gender Studies
- M.A. Geography
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Health Toxicology
- M.Sc. Marine Sciences
- M.Sc. Marine Sciences
- M.Sc. Marine Sciences
- M.Sc. Microbiology
- M.Sc. Pharmacology
- M.Sc. Pharmacology
- M.Sc. Plant Pathology
- M.Sc. Polymer Engineering
- M.A. Sustainability
- M.Sc. Sustainability
- M.Sc. Tourism Development
Social Sciences (36)
- M.Sc. Anthropology/Sociology
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.Sc. Clinical Sciences
- Master Cognitive Neurosciences
- M.A. Communication
- Master Counselling
- MSSc Economics
- M.Sc. Economics
- MSSc Economics
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- MSSc Gender Studies
- M.A. Geography
- M.A. Geography
- M.A. Management
- M.Sc. Medical Psychology
- M.Sc. Neurosciences
- MSSc Political Science
- MSSc Political Science
- M.Sc. Political Science
- M.Sc. Project Management
- MSSc Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology
- MSSc Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology (Clinical)
- Master Social Work
- MSSc Social Work
- MSSc Social Work
- M.Sc. Statistic
Business & Management (24)
- M.A. Accounting
- M.Sc. Building Technology
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- Master Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.A. Finance
- MSSc Gender Studies
- Master Global Islamic Finance
- M.A. Higher Education
- M.A. Management
- MSSc Political Science
- M.Sc. Political Science
- M.Sc. Project Management
- M.Sc. Sustainability
Engineering & Technology (18)
- M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- M.Sc. Building Technology
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Dentistry
- M.Sc. Fire Safety Engineering
- M.Sc. Materials Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Nano-Optoelectronics
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Polymer Engineering
- M.Sc. Radiation Science
- M.Sc. Solid State Physics
- M.Sc. Structural Engineering
Education & Training (15)
- Master Counselling
- M.A. Education
- M.Sc. Health Education
- M.A. Higher Education
- Master Instructional Multimedia
- M.Sc. Medical Education
- M.Sc. Medical Psychology
- M.A. Music
- MSSc Psychology
- MSSc Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology
- MSSc Social Work
- M.Sc. Teaching of Mathematics
Computer Science & IT (9)
- Master Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.A. Geography
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Human Genetics
- Master Instructional Multimedia
- M.Sc. Statistic
Humanities (9)
- M.A. Civilization Studies
- M.A. English Literature
- Master Global Islamic Finance
- M.Sc. History
- M.A. Language Studies
- M.A. Translation
Agriculture & Forestry (7)
- M.Sc. Applied Entomology
- M.Sc. Aquatic Biology
- M.Sc. Aquatic Biology
- M.Sc. Botany
- M.Sc. Plant Pathology
- M.Sc. Zoology
- M.Sc. Zoology
Applied Sciences & Professions (7)
- MMed Emergency Medicine
- M.Sc. Fire Safety Engineering
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- M.Sc. Forensic Science (Mixed)
- MSSc Social Work
- MSSc Social Work
- Master Social Work
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- Master Architecture
- M.A. Drama and Theatre
- M.A. Fine Arts
- M.A. Music
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (4)
- M.Sc. Nutrition
- M.Sc. Sports Science
- M.Sc. Sports Science
- M.Sc. Tourism Development
Journalism & Media (4)
About
History
Established as the second university in the country in 1969, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was first known as Universiti Pulau Pinang. In 1971, USM moved from its temporary premises at the Malayan Teachers’ Training College, Bukit Gelugor to the present 416.6 hectare site at Minden, approximately 9.7 km from Georgetown.
Education
USM offers courses ranging from Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences to Building Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education. These are available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to approximately 30,000 students at its 17 Academic Schools on the main campus in the island of Penang; 6 Schools at the Engineering Campus in Nibong Tebal (approximately 50km from the main campus); and 3 at the Health Campus in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan (approximately 300km from the main campus).
Research
USM also has 17 dedicated research centres for a wide range of specialisations which include archaeology, medicine and dentistry, molecular medicine, science and technology, Islamic development and management studies, and policy research and international studies. It also provides consultancy, testing, and advisory services to the industry under the ambit of USAINS Holdings Sdn Bhd, the University’s commercial arm.
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
147 -5
2021
142 23
2020
165
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
601
2021
601
2020
601
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
701 -200
2020
501
2019
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
-
2021
580 4
2020
584
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student Reviews
Slowly
Anonymous rated 2 out of 5 stars
the only bad thing about the university is that the supervisor is not on board with the student
Let's Aim High
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Interesting and exciting research projects, supportive professors and supervisors. The life is nice and gives a high motivation to obtain amazing research results and improvements
Vision For Everyone
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
MSU wants to be a leading transformational global university that engages society for a better future via entrepreneurship, research, innovation, industry embedment, and holistic education.
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