INOS Postgraduate Admission Guidelines for New Students

The Institute of Oceanography and Environment offers qualified students to continue their studies to graduate level (M.Sc. & Ph.D.) in the fields listed below:

  1. Marine Biology
  2. Biosystematics
  3. Phycology
  4. Mangrove Studies
  5. Oceanography / Marine Science
  6. Marine Pollution
  7. Coastal Zone Management
  8. Aquatic Resources 
  9. Aquatic Toxicology 
  10. Remote Sensing & GIS
  11. Coastal Process
  12. Coastal Resource Management 
  13. Environmental Toxicology
  14. Fisheries Acoustics
  15. Mangrove Management & Ecology
  16. Marine Geochemistry
  17. Marine Geology

Scholarship & Financial Support

a. Graduate Research Assistantship Scheme (GRA)
b. Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (PASCA)
c. Fundamental Grant for posgraduates
d. National Science Fellowship (NSF)

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Programme Requirements

Candidates who wish to enter into the postgraduate programme must have the following qualifications:

Master’s Degree

a. Bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent from UMT or any other higher institution recognized by the Senate; or

b. Bachelor’s degree in related field with a CGPA below 2.75 or equivalent qualification and possesses evidence of relevant and adequate research or work experience recognized by the Senate; or

c. The highest grade certificate of competency for unrestricted service as Master Mariner (Master of Vessel 3000 GT or more Unlimited Trade Voyage approved by the government or equivalent) or Chief Engineer (Chief Engineer of Vessel 3000 GT or more Unlimited Trade Voyage approved by the government or equivalent); or

d. The certificate of competency as Chief Mate of Vessel 3000 GT or more Unlimited Voyage approved by the government or equivalent or Second  Engineer of Vessel 3000 GT or more Unlimited Voyage approved by the government or equivalent, and minimum of five (5) years working experience in the relevant field as accepted by the Senate.

e. Any other academic qualification in related field and possesses evidence of adequate research or work experience recognized by the Senate;

f. Must fulfill other requirements as specified by respective school or institute.

Doctor of Philospohy (PhD)

a. Master’s degree from UMT or any other higher institution recognized by the Senate; or

b. Any other qualification equivalent to a Master’s degree and possesses evidence of adequate research or work experience recognized by the Senate; or

c. Outstanding Master student from UMT who has been approved for conversion; or

e. Must fulfill other requirements as specified by respective school or institute.

English Language Requirement for International Student

All international candidates must show proof of adequate command of English specified by respective school/ institute.

General requirements: All international students must at least meet one of the following requirements:

Exemption is given to the following international students:

  • International students from countries using English as formal language

OR

  • International students using academic qualifications from the institution that used English fully as medium of instruction and he/she intends to further his/her study at a higher level in Malaysia (relevant proof is needed)
Application

Application must be submitted to the Postgraduate Management Centre within the stipulated deadline.

Offer Admission

The offer letter will be issued by the Postgraduate Management Centre after due consideration by respective school/institute

Type Of Offer
Full Offer

An applicant who meets all the requirements may be offered full admission.

Conditional Offer

An applicant may be given a conditional offer if he/ she has met partial requirements stipulated by the respective school/institute. However, a full offer is required for registration.

Direct Offer

An applicant who has fulfilled the following criteria may be given a direct offer by the school/institute.

a. For Master possesses a first class degree or equivalent for his/her highest qualification; or

b. For PHD has as received an outstanding recognition in his/ her Master studies; and/or

c. Has received a prestigious scholarship for any of to offers.

Offer for Non-Graduating Students

This offer may be given by the respective school/ institute under special arrangement for either local or international student exchange programme.

Additional Requirement

All students irrespective of types of offer may be required to register for academic courses specified by respective school/institute

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Application Procedure

A complete application should consist of:
  • A complete, signed application form;
  • Certified copy of Identification Card / International Passport;
  • Certified copy of degree certificate;
  • Certified copy of transcript;
  • A report of project proposal (for Research structure only);
  • Report of an academic referee (must be sealed);
  • Evidence of English proficiency (if required);
  • Other relevant documents (if any);
  • Documentary evidence of the applicant’s ability to cover all related expenses during programme period such as bank guarantee or sponsorship letter for an amount of MYR30,000 (Master) or MYR48,000 (PhD) – international applicant only;
  • Complete application should be done through https://gsea.umt.edu.my
  • Non-refundable application fee of RM25 (local application) or USD25 (international application) which should be in a bank draft/postal order/money order form, payable to BENDAHARI UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA TERENGGANU;


Account Name: Bendahari Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Bank Name: CIMB Bank Berhad
Account No.: 8601751742
Address: Lot 3083, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 20200 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Darul Iman, Malaysia
Swift Code: CIBBMYKL

All enclosed academic records and other supporting documents must be certified true copies. Generally, a complete application will be processed within three (3) months. The application should be sent to:

Postgraduate Management Centre
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
21030 Kuala Nerus
Terengganu
MALAYSIA

Tel : +609 668 4287 / +6096684141/+609 668 4292
Fax: +609 668 4148
E-mail: gso@umt.edu.my
Website: https://postgrad.umt.edu.my

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Abstract

While the sinking formation of Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW) is well understood, how this bottom water "returns home" through upwelling within ocean basins, particularly the Indo-Pacific, remains shrouded in uncertainty. In the 1960s, Munk’s classic "Abyssal Recipes" theory sought to explain these abyssal flows, yet later observations exposed two significant conflicts with real-world data. In 2016, Ferrari, McDougall, and colleagues proposed the "Towards a New Abyssal Recipe" framework, introducing bottom boundary layer (BBL) upwelling to address Munk’s inconsistencies. Drawing on recent evidence of a potential cooling trend in the deep ocean, this talk revisits these debates, offering a fresh interpretation of Munk’s discrepancies and proposing a new mechanism for abyssal upwelling in the Indo-Pacific. It contributes to the ongoing quest to unravel how bottom waters complete their global journey.

Presented by: Prof. Dr. HAN Lei
Affiliation: China-ASEAN College of Marine Science, Xiamen University, Malaysia
Address: Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia

 

 

 

 

 

 

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