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 |