Program Overview

Program Overview

The Faculty of Science and Technology at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia offers a undergraduate program in Marine Science. Marine Science is a field of science related to living and non-living resources and physical environmental aspects of the sea. As a maritime nation, Malaysia emphasizes education and research in marine science. UKM is one of the earliest public universities to offer undergraduate programs in marine science.

Program Structure

The program covers various sub-fields of marine science, including:

• Biologi and ekologi of marine invertebrates
• Biologi and ekologi of coral reefs
• Fisiologi
• Ekologi and diversiti of marine bacterioplankton
• Fitoplankton and seaweed
• Marine biotechnology
• Marine chemistry
• Marine geology
• Remote sensing and GIS
• Physical oceanography
• Meteorology and marine climate

Courses

The program offers a range of courses, including:

Year 1

• Introduction to Marine Fauna Diversity
• Basic Skills in Marine Science
• Ichthyology
• Introduction to Marine Flora Diversity

Year 2

• Marine Ecology
• Descriptive Physical Oceanography
• Statistical Methods for Marine and Atmospheric Science
• Marine Microbiology
• Benthic Ecology
• Marine Chemistry
• Introduction to Marine Acoustics

Year 3

• Marine Law and Policy
• Environmental Pollution
• Coral Reef Biology
• Marine Fouling and Corrosion
• Marine Ecosystem Survey Methods
• Scientific Training I

Year 4

• Scientific Training II
• Industrial Training

Faculty Members

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members, including:

• Dr. Mohammad Rozaimi Jamaludin (Biologi and Ekologi of Seaweed)
• Prof. Dr. Zaidi Che Cob (Marine Biologi and Ekologi, Aquaculture, Malacology)
• Prof. Madya Dr. Masni Mohd. Ali (Marine Biogeochemistry)
• Prof. Madya Dr. Azman Abdul Rahim (Taxonomy of Gammaridean Amphipods, Marine Ecology, Biological Oceanography)
• Prof. Madya Dr. Liew Ju Neng (Marine Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, Climatology)
• Prof. Madya Dr. Muzzneena Ahmad Mustapha (Remote Sensing and GIS, Ocean Color, Coastal Management)
• Dr. Shahriman Mohd Ghazali@Fauzi (Bioacoustics)
• Dr. Muhammad Syafiq Musa (Fish Nutrition and Breeding, Ichthyology)
• Dr. Ester Salimun (Climatology, Interannual Climate Variability, Climate Modeling)
• Dr. Suriyanti Su Nyun Pau (Systematics and Physiology of Harmful Microalgae)
• Dr. Khoo Mei Ling (Reproduction and Nutrition of Marine Ornamental Fish)
• Dr. 'Aqilah Mukhtar (Toxicology, Stable Isotope Ecology, Marine Pollution)
• Dr. Rabiahtul Zulkafli (Microbial Corrosion and Carbon Dioxide in Marine Environments)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

1. Have completed 12 years of primary and secondary education
2. Have a secondary school certificate (e.g., Sijil Menengah Tinggi, Sijil Tamat Pengajian Menengah Kanan, Tawjihiyah, Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas, Diploma Sekolah Menengah)
3. Meet the minimum English language requirements set by the faculty
4. Pass the UKM interview (if required)
5. Meet the specific requirements of the faculty