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USM GPA Calculator

Calculate semester GPA and projected cumulative GPA for Universiti Sains Malaysia. School-specific grade points and official reference list included.

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About the USM GPA System

Universiti Sains Malaysia holds Malaysia's only APEX (Accelerated Programme for Excellence) university status, awarded in 2008. Based in Penang with campuses in Kubang Kerian and Nibong Tebal, USM is particularly strong in pharmaceutical sciences, physics, and sustainability research.

Why GPA Matters at USM

USM's APEX status means its graduates are closely benchmarked by employers and postgraduate programmes. A First Class Honours (3.67+) from USM carries significant weight for MOHE scholarship applications and direct PhD admission at local research universities.

USM Honours Classification

First Class

3.67

min CGPA

Second Class Upper

3.00

min CGPA

Second Class Lower

2.30

min CGPA

Third Class

2.00

min CGPA

USM Grading Note

USM uses a 4.0 CGPA framework for degree planning. This page applies a Malaysian university 4.0 planning scale.

USM Accuracy Scope

Programme-level grading details may vary by school. Use your latest USM handbook for official decisions.

GPA Tips for USM Students

  • USM uses a more granular grading scale with D+ and D- distinctions. Understand the exact point values to plan your semester targets.
  • Pharmacy and medical students face clinical components that are pass/fail but still affect academic standing if failed.
  • USM offers summer semester options that can help recover CGPA. Check your school office for availability each year.

Common GPA Mistakes at USM

Students from other Malaysian universities sometimes overlook USM's finer D+/D- grade distinctions. At USM, a D+ (1.33) and D- (0.67) are separate grades, not just a generic D, which affects CGPA calculation.

USM Grade Points Used

Grade Grade Point Score Range
A 4.00 Official scale by letter grade
A- 3.67 Official scale by letter grade
B+ 3.33 Official scale by letter grade
B 3.00 Official scale by letter grade
B- 2.67 Official scale by letter grade
C+ 2.33 Official scale by letter grade
C 2.00 Official scale by letter grade
C- 1.67 Official scale by letter grade
D+ 1.33 Official scale by letter grade
D 1.00 Official scale by letter grade
D- 0.67 Official scale by letter grade
E 0.00 Official scale by letter grade

Official References

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does USM use both D+ and D- in this calculator profile?
Yes. The USM profile includes D+ = 1.33 and D- = 0.67, which is more granular than some other local tables.
What CGPA target should USM students use for honours planning?
For planning, use CGPA 3.67+ as a First Class benchmark and 3.00-3.66 as a Second Upper benchmark. This gives a practical target range before checking faculty-specific classification wording.
What warning line should USM students watch when low grades appear?
Because USM includes D- = 0.67, repeated low grades can drag cumulative results quickly. Keep CGPA >= 2.00 as a safety line and plan repeats early if you fall near it.
Which USM grade points are used on this page?
This page uses the following grade points for USM: A=4.00, A-=3.67, B+=3.33, B=3.00, B-=2.67, C+=2.33, C=2.00, C-=1.67, D+=1.33, D=1.00, D-=0.67, E=0.00.
Is this USM calculator valid for every programme?
Programme-level grading details may vary by school. Use your latest USM handbook for official decisions.
What is the maximum GPA for USM on this calculator?
The maximum GPA on this USM page is 4.0.
How can I verify USM grading policy before using this result?
Check the Official References section on this page first. Primary sources used: USM Official Website; USM Admissions.

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