USM+1
Your Direct Path to USM.
The USM+1 channel offers qualified students a special direct intake opportunity to pursue a full-fee undergraduate degree at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
What is USM+1?
USM+1 is a special intake channel for students who meet the academic requirements to apply directly for their preferred degree programmes at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
This is a full-fee pathway, where programmes are self-financed and do not receive government subsidy.
Admissions are open for Semester 1 and Semester 2 intake each academic year.
Who Can Apply?
Open to leavers of:
- STPM
- Matrikulasi / Asasi
- A-Level, International Baccalaureate (IB)
- AUSMAT, SAM, CPU
- Diploma and other equivalent qualifications
General Requirement
Academic Requirements
STPM
- SPM / equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Melayu July Paper, and a pass in History.
- STPM with at least:
- Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in General Studies
- Good CGPA and subject grades according to programme requirements.
Note: A pass in History at SPM level has been required since 2013.
Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation (UM, UKM, UiTM)
- SPM / equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Melayu July Paper, and a pass in History.
- Matriculation / Foundation with a good CGPA and programme-specific requirements.
Note: A pass in History at SPM level has been required since 2013.
Diploma / Equivalent
- SPM / equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Melayu July Paper, and a pass in History.
- Diploma, A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM or other qualifications recognised by the University.
Notes:
• Subject exemptions may apply for Diploma holders.
• History at SPM level is required since 2013.
• Includes STPM (non-current), MUFY, UNSW Foundation, SAM, VCE, CPU/CIMP, NCEA Level 3, and equivalents.
English Language Requirements
- All applicants are required to obtain at least:
- Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent.
- Equivalent qualifications may include:
- IELTS
- TOEFL
- Other English proficiency tests recognised by the University.
Note: English language requirement may vary depending on the programme of study.
STPM
- SPM / equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Melayu July Paper, and a pass in History.
- STPM with at least:
- Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in General Studies
- Good CGPA and subject grades according to programme requirements.
Note: A pass in History at SPM level has been required since 2013.
Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation (UM, UKM, UiTM)
- SPM / equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Melayu July Paper, and a pass in History.
- Matriculation / Foundation with a good CGPA and programme-specific requirements.
Note: A pass in History at SPM level has been required since 2013.
Diploma / Equivalent
- SPM / equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Melayu July Paper, and a pass in History.
- Diploma, A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM or other qualifications recognised by the University.
Notes:
• Subject exemptions may apply for Diploma holders.
• History at SPM level is required since 2013.
• Includes STPM (non-current), MUFY, UNSW Foundation, SAM, VCE, CPU/CIMP, NCEA Level 3, and equivalents.
- All applicants are required to obtain at least:
- Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent.
- Equivalent qualifications may include:
- IELTS
- TOEFL
- Other English proficiency tests recognised by the University.
Note: English language requirement may vary depending on the programme of study.
Available Programmes (Full-Fee)
A variety of programmes from participating schools are available under USM+1, offering students diverse academic pathways and areas of interest.
School of Educational Studies
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6146001 | Bachelor of Education (Malay Language) with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6146002 | Bachelor of Education (History) with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6146003 | Bachelor of Education (Geography) with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6146004 | Bachelor of Education (Physics) with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6146005 | Bachelor of Education (Biology) with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6146006 | Bachelor of Education (Chemistry) with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6146007 | Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6145003 | Bachelor of Education (Special Education) with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6145004 | Bachelor of Education (TESOL) with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Housing, Building and Planning
School of Housing, Building and Planning
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6526001 | Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying with Honours | 3 ½ Years | RM12,000.00 |
| US6581001 | Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture with Honours | 4 Years | RM12,000.00 |
| US6214003 | Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture with Honours | 3 Years | RM7,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Humanities
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6220001 | Bachelor of Arts with Honours | 3 ½ Years | RM5,000.00 |
| US6222001 | Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpretation with Honours | 3 ½ Years | RM5,000.00 |
| US6224001 | Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature Studies with Honours | 3 ½ Years | RM5,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Languages, Literacies and Translation
School of Languages, Literacies and Translation
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6222002 | Bachelor of Arts in English for Professionals with Honours | 3 Years | RM7,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Social Sciences
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6310001 | Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours | 4 Years | RM5,000.00 |
| US6314001 | Bachelor of Economics with Honours | 4 Years | RM5,625.00 |
| US6762001 | Bachelor of Social Work with Honours | 4 Years | RM5,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Communication
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6321001 | Bachelor of Communication with Honours | 3 Years | RM7,500.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Management
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6344001 | Bachelor of Accounting with Honours | 3 ½ Years | RM8,570.00 |
| US6345001 | Bachelor of Management with Honours | 3 ½ Years | RM7,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Biological Sciences
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6421003 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Entomology and Parasitology with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6421004 | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with Honours | 4 Years | RM5,000.00 |
| US6421005 | Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology with Honours | 4 Years | RM5,000.00 |
| US6421006 | Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology with Honours | 4 Years | RM5,000.00 |
| US6421007 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Agrobiology with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6421008 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6422001 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Biology with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Industrial Technology
School of Industrial Technology
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6524005 | Bachelor of Environmental Technology with Honours | 3 ½ Years | RM7,000.00 |
| US6541001 | Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6524006 | Bachelor of Bioprocess Engineering Technology with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6543001 | Bachelor of Bioresource Technology with Honours | 3 ½ Years | RM6,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Physics
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6441001 | Bachelor of Science in Physics with Honours | 4 Years | RM5,000.00 |
| US6443001 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Geophysics with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6545003 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Physics with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Chemical Sciences
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6442001 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Analytical Chemistry with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
| US6442002 | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Honours | 4 Years | RM5,000.00 |
| US6545002 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Chemistry with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,250.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Mathematical Sciences
School of Mathematical Sciences
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6461002 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Mathematics and Economics with Honours | 4 Years | RM5,000.00 |
| US6461004 | Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Honours | 4 Years | RM5,000.00 |
| US6462001 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Statistics with Honours | 4 Years | RM5,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6727001 | Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) | 4 Years | RM14,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Computer Sciences
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6481002 | Bachelor of Software Engineering with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,875.00 |
| US6481003 | Bachelor of Computer Science (Computing Infrastructure) with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,875.00 |
| US6481004 | Bachelor of Computer Science (Intelligent Computing) with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,875.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Mechanical Engineering
School of Mechanical Engineering
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6521001 | Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,875.00 |
| US6540001 | Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering with Management with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,875.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6522001 | Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,875.00 |
| US6523001 | Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,875.00 |
| US6523002 | Bachelor of Electronic Engineering with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,875.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Chemical Engineering
School of Chemical Engineering
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6524001 | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours | 4 Years | RM9,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Aerospace Engineering
School of Aerospace Engineering
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6525001 | Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering with Honours | 4 Years | RM7,500.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Civil Engineering
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6526002 | Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours | 4 Years | RM6,875.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Health Sciences
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6545005 | Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science with Honours | 4 Years | RM7,000.00 |
| US6721002 | Bachelor of Audiology with Honours | 4 Years | RM7,000.00 |
| US6725001 | Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours | 4 Years | RM7,000.00 |
| US6725002 | Bachelor of Medical Radiation with Honours | 4 Years | RM7,000.00 |
| US6726001 | Bachelor of Dietetics with Honours | 4 Years | RM7,000.00 |
| US6726002 | Bachelor of Nutrition with Honours | 4 Years | RM7,000.00 |
| US6813001 | Bachelor of Health Science in Exercise and Sports Science with Honours | 3 ½ Years | RM7,000.00 |
| US6862001 | Bachelor of Occupational Safety and Health with Environmental Health with Honours | 4 Years | RM7,000.00 |
| US6726003 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours | 4 Years | RM7,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Medical Sciences
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6721001 | Doctor of Medicine | 5 Years | RM35,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
School of Dental Sciences
offers a range of programmes under the USM+1 initiative, as listed below:
| Code | Programme | Duration | Fee per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6724001 | Doctor of Dental Surgery | 5 Years | RM35,000.00 |
Note: Programme details, including fees, are subject to revision by the University without prior notice.
For further details on programme structure, entry requirements, and application procedures, please contact the admissions office.