Program Details

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.

Areas of research include, but not limited to, are as following:

AREA	SUBFIELD
Religion	Science And Technology
	Economy
	Politic and Management
	Heritage and Civilization
	Education
	Social Sciences
	Health Sciences

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.

ENGLISH PLACEMENT TEST

Applicants are COMPULSORY to obtain a score of at least 180 in TOEFL (computer based) or 64 in TOEFL (internet based) or Band 5 in IELTS or Band 3 in MUET as summarize in the following table:

Degree from Local Higher Institutions*	UEPT	MUET	IELTS	TOEFL
				CPT (Computer Based Test)	IBT (Internet Based Test)
	3	3	5.0	180	64

Applicants who do not meet one of the above requirements and was offered conditional intake are required to fulfil anyone the criteria above within 12 Month (Master’s Student) and 24 Month (PhD Student)

*effective from intake A191*

ARABIC COURSE

Applicants are required to take an Arabic language course as a prerequisite of a postgraduate programme at USIM. The course, however, is not counted as part of the student’s academic grade.

Applicants can be exempted from the Arabic language course if they can prove satisfactory Arabic language proficiency or submit proof of language proficiency together with the application form.

Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Science

1. A relevant Master’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 or equivalent from USIM or another institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
2. Other relevant qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree AND with relevant professional experience recognised by the Senate; or
3. Incumbent Master’s degree Student who has fulfilled the requirement of the provisions for conversion and is approved by the JKPSU and the consent of the Senate to convert his/her study to Ph.D. degree.

Master of Islamic Science

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

PROGRAM	MODE	MALAYSIAN		INTERNATIONAL FULL TIME
		FULL TIME	PART TIME
Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Science	Research	15,462.00	16,956.00	24,390.00 (~5840 USD)
Master of  Islamic Science	Research	9,288.00	9,702.00	13,140.00 (~3150 USD)

* USIM reserves the right to make any amendments without prior notice

** Fees and charges above are based on the full study packages according to minimum period of study

*** Delayed registration: RM50.00

**** Certain amount will be charged for dissertation/thesis examination and re-examination

The university has the right to withdraw this offer or to terminate you from your study if you are found to suffer from or to be a carrier of contagious/infectious diseases, or to suffer from a medical condition requiring continuous medical care that will adversely affect your study at USIM.

Communicable Disease

	TYPE OF DISEASE / PROBLEM EXAMPLE	EXAMPLE
1.	Contagious Difficult and require prolonged treatment Expensive treatment	HIV / AIDS Hepatitis B Hepatitis C
2.	Infectious Treatable within certain period of time.	Tuberculosis
3.	Infectious Treatable within short period of time.	Malaria Typhoid Syphilis (VDRL)
4.	Communicable Disease defined as epidemic by MOH	Japanese encephalitis, SARS Avian flu

 Chronic Non-communicable Disease

	TYPE OF DISEASE / PROBLEM EXAMPLE	EXAMPLE
1.	Condition that can endanger to himself or others. Recurring repeatedly and affecting his study	Epilepsy Schizophrenia
2.	Expected to be prolonged. Obvious and serious symptoms. Prolong treatment schedule.	Dialysis Cancer
3.	Addiction or drug abuse as stated in AUKU or Malaysian Law. Drugs	Drugs
4.	Continuous medication. No serious symptoms. Treatment does not affect study.	Hypertension Diabetes Melitus

Applicants can apply via online at https://ipps.usim.edu.my/ and fill the prescribed forms. Forms and supporting authenticated documents must then be submitted through online or mailed to the office.

For information related to visa and student pass, please refer to http://alamiyyah.usim.edu.my