BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE                                                                                           Update: 14/03/2012       

Program Coordinator

 Prof Madya Dr Mohd Ridzwan A. Halim
Email: wnordin@agri.upm.edu.my
Tel: +603-8947 4840  Fax: +603-8947 4918

This program is multi and interdisciplinary in nature and is focus on agricultural science covering various discipline such as basic, applied and social sciences. The scope and of training give emphasis on biotic, physical and social systems. The program also emphasizes on the sciences and technology of producing and utilization of plantation of agriculture commodities, food agriculture and integrated farming. This program is aimed of producing relevant and professional applied scientist involved in planning, management and research to improve quality and competitiveness of agricultural outputs.


Minimum Qualifications for STPM Candidates


University General Requirements


A good pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Examination or  equivalent and credit in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Melayu July paper.


A pass in the STPM Examination with the minimum of:

  • Grade C (GP 2.00) in General Paper, AND

  • Grade C (GP 2.00) in two (2) other subjects, AND

Taken the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with minimum of Band 1.

 


Minimum Requirements for KPM Matriculation / UM Science Foundation Candidates
 

University General Requirements

  • A good pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination or its equivalent; AND

  • A credit in the SPM Malays Language paper or its equivalent; AND

  • A pass in the KPM Matriculation / UM Science Foundation with at least 2.00 PNGK; AND

  • Have sat for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

 


Entry Requirements for Candidate with Diploma or equivalent


University General Requirements

  • A good pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination or its equivalent; AND

  • A credit in the SPM Malays Language paper or its equivalent; AND

  • A Diploma or other qualification deemed to be of equivalent standing by the Malaysian Government and approved by the UPM Senate;

  • Have sat for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

 


Specific Programme Requirements
 

A minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in two (2) of the following subjects at STPM level;

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Physics

  • Mathematics / Add Math, AND

At SPM level credits in;

  • Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia

  • Mathematics

  • one (1) Science subject; AND

  • two (2) other subjects.