OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME 

The course is designed to produce muslim scholars who can integrate Islamic knowledge (Naqli) and science (Aqli) implemented within research and innovation, critical thinking and solving problem for the well-being of Ummah and Creation.

Master of  Islamic Science is offered by research mode only. Islamic Science is an interdisciplinary field of knowledge defines the nature of inquiry within the Islamic ethical framework and imparts a characteristic of the Islamic spiritual to the study of nature. In short, two things that make the science in Islam became Islamic: the spiritual element rooted in a transcendental realm and the Islamic ethical framework.

It aims to produce Islamic scholars who can bring a betterment of life for the Ummah throughout a sustainable development and a visionary leadership guided by the Islamic spirituality. In addition, the program is eager to produce Muslim who are committed to take lead in the modern world and rediscover the glorious past of Islamic science through the Islamic worldview.

AREA OF RESERCH

ENTRY REQUIREMNETS

1. A relevant bachelor’s degree with honours with a minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 or equivalent from the University or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
2. Other qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with honours AND relevant professional work experience; or
3. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75/4.00, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
4. In case the CGPA does not meet the requirement of 2.50/4.00, the selection will subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.
5. The number of credit hours for the relevant bachelor’s degree and advanced diploma shall be as follows: (a) bachelor’s degree ≥ 120 credit hours (b) advanced diploma ≥ 90 credit hours

Note: 1-year work experience is equivalent to 0.05 CGPA

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

An applicant shall show evidence of proficiency in the English language based on the following criteria: 

1. TOEFL minimum score of 180 (computer-based) or 64 (internet-based); or
2. IELTS minimum score of Band 5; or
3. MUET minimum score of Band 3; or
4. graduated from institutions that use English as the main medium of instruction, AND will be required to seat for University English Proficiency Test (UEPT) with minimum score of Band 3; or
5. graduated in the field of Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL), English Language Studies (ELS) and equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate; or
6. a native speaker of English.

(2)  Research-mode applicant who intends to write his/her thesis in Arabic will be required to fulfil the criteria as follows:

1. TOEFL minimum score of 150 (computer-based) or 52 (internet-based); or
2. IELTS minimum score of Band 4; or
3. MUET minimum score of Band 2; or
4. UEPT minimum score of Band 2.

(3)  An applicant who does not fulfil any of the criteria under (1) & (2) will be allowed to register conditionally and is required to fulfil any of the criteria under (1) or (2), within 12 months (for Master’s students) and 24 months (for Ph.D. students).