University Malaya's Open Channel
Bachelor of Actuarial Science
The programme aims to produce graduates who have sound knowledge in the actuarial field through exploration in the theoretical and application of mathematics, statistics, economics and finance, able to think critically in problem solving as well as capable to increase competitiveness in the national and international levels.
A Malaysian candidate who wishes to pursue a programme of study at the University of Malaya must fulfill the University's entry requirements as follows:
- Passed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject or a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July paper and pass in History; and
- Achieve a minimum Band in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) as required in special requirements of the programme. and
- Fulfilled any of the programme Entry Requirements as below:
STPM (Current Year)
Science Stream
Passed the STPM with at least a CGPA of 3.50;
and
Obtained at least Grade A- at the STPM level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T);
and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the STPM in any one (1) of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
and
Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET.
MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION (Current year)
Science Stream
Passed the Matriculation/Foundation with at least a CGPA of 3.50;
and
Obtained at least Grade A- in Matriculation/Foundation for the following subjects:
- Mathematics;
and
Obtained at least Grade B+ in Matriculation/Foundation for any one (1) of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Physics/Engineering Physics
- Chemistry/Engineering Chemistry
and
Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET.
DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT
Science Stream
REQUIREMENT 1
Possess a Diploma in any related fields from Public University/other institutions recognised by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least a CGPA of 3.50;
and
Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET
OR
REQUIREMENT 2
Passed the STPM not in current year with at least a CGPA of 3.50 and fulfils the programme’s specific requirements as follows:
Obtained at least Grade A- in STPM level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T);
and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the STPM level in any one (1) of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
and
Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET
OR
REQUIREMENT 3
Passed the Matriculation/Foundations not in current year with at least a CGPA of 3.50 and fulfils the programme’s specific requirements as follows:
Obtained at least Grade A- in Matriculation/Foundation in the following subjects:
- Mathematics;
and
Obtained at least Grade B+ in Matriculation/Foundation program for any one (1) of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Physics/Engineering Physics
- Chemistry/Engineering Chemistry
and
Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Science Stream
REQUIREMENT 1
Passed the GCE A-Level with at least Grade A in the following subjects:
- Mathematics/Further Mathematics;
and
obtained at least Grade B in one (1) of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics/Further Mathematics
and
Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET
However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
Obtained at least Band 4 in IELTS (Academic);
or
Obtained score of at least 437 points (PBT)/123 points (CBT)/41 points (IBT) in TOEFL;
OR
REQUIREMENT 2
Possess the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum score of 36 points and a minimum grade 6 (Higher Level) in the following subjects:
- Mathematics/Further Mathematics; and
and
Obtained at least Grade 5 (Higher Level) in any one (1) of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics/Further Mathematics
and
Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET.
However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
- Obtained at least Band 4 in IELTS (Academic);
or
- Obtained score of at least 437 points (PBT)/123 points (CBT)/ 41 points (IBT) in TOEFL
OR
REQUIREMENT 3
Possess the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) rank of 80 percent (%) and a minimum score of 16 points (High Achievement) in the following subjects:
- Mathematics;
and
One (1) of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
and
Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET
However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
Obtained at least Band 4 in IELTS (Academic)
or
Obtained score of at least 437 points (PBT)/123 points (CBT)/ 41 points (IBT) in TOEFL.
