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Program Description
The Bachelor of Science (Human Development) is designed based on the philosophy that human growth and development are influenced by the interaction and transaction processes of various elements in the micro and macro systems. The Ecology perspective emphasizes the importance of understanding human beings in the context in order to produce excellent and resilient individuals who are able to contribute to individual and global community enhancement, as well as to improve their relationship with and responsibility towards their creator.
Duration of Study
4 Years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Serdang
Intakes
Courses
- Basic Entrepreneurship
- Ethics and Values in Development
- Malaysian Nationhood
- Asian and Islamic Civilization
- Ethnic Relations
- Agriculture and Man
- Oral Interaction Skills
- General Writing Skills
- Principles of Biochemistry
- Biological Concept/ General Physics/General Chemistry
- Statistics for Applied Sciences
- Information Technology and Its Application
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Introduction to Human Development
- Research Methods
- Developmental Psychology: Children and Adolescents
- Developmental Psychology: Adult and Ageing
- Social Policy and Law
- Basic Advising and Counseling
- Social and Human Services
- Management and Decision Making
- Nutrition, Health and Environment
- Information Technology, Globalisation and Quality of Life
- Development and Sustainability
- Social Demography
- Industrial Training
- Final Year Project
- Family and Consumer Economics
- Social Psychology
Minor Courses (30 Credits)
Seven minor packages are offered as complements to the Bachelor of Science (Human Development) program that consists of 30 credit hours (a compulsory 24 credit hours and choices of 6 credit hours). They are:
1. Minor in Early Childhood Programme
2. Minor in Developmental Psychology
3. Minor in Guidance and Counseling
4. Minor in Family Law
5. Minor in Resource Management
6. Minor in Community Development
7. Minor in Social Work
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Have received a National Higher School Certificate (or an A Level or the equivalent of 12 years of primary education) with the minimum grade of 80% and above, OR Have obtained a Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00; AND Have fulfilled specific entrance requirements for some programs, particularly in the sciences field.
[Please check the requirements for the courses. More information can be found at: https://akademik.upm.edu.my/international_student_admission-3955]
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
International students must be proficient in the English Language as this language
is the medium of instruction at the University.
IELTS band 5.5 and above; or
TOEFL iBT score of 60 and above; or
MUET band 3 and above; or
CIEP level 107 and above; or
PTE Score of 43 and above; or
Cambridge English (CAE/CPE/Linguaskill)
Score 154 and above
