Master of Research (MRes) – Environmental and Geographical Sciences

About the course

This research-based postgraduate programme at Semenyih campus focuses on supervised thesis work in Environmental Science. Thesis research may span biotechnology, environmental science, chemistry, or applied physics. The programme advances scientific inquiry through supervised laboratory or field research, data analysis, and thesis-based discovery.

Career outcome

Graduates complete advanced research training in Environmental Science through independent thesis work and scholarly supervision. Graduates lead laboratory research, R&D programmes, and academic science careers. Preparing graduates for scientific research, R&D leadership, and doctoral study in the sciences.

Living Costs in Semenyih**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) RM 9 - 12	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) RM 1,043 - 1,380	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) RM 522 - 690
Transportation (Daily) RM 5 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) RM 287 - 380

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)