Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons)

Overview

The Biotechnology industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today, and is expected to contribute 5% of Malaysia’s GDP by the year 2020.

This is a multidisciplinary field that harnesses biological processes to create and improve products for the betterment of society. It is also expected to play a key role in solving current world problems such as food security, disease, environmental degradation, and climate change.

The Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons) program provides an overview of the biotechnology industry and common techniques used in R&D. Graduates are trained to fuse their technical expertise with a keen understanding of this fast-paced industry.

Intakes: March, July and October

Program Duration: 3 Years

Program Brochure: Download here

Eligibility Criteria

Pass STPM with a minimum of 2 Principal Passes (CGPA 2.0) and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or equivalent), or
Pass A-Levels with a minimum of 2 passes, or
Pass Foundation in a related field from Manipal International University (MIU) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or equivalent), or
Pass Matriculation / Foundation / Pre-University with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 from a Higher Education Provider recognized by the Malaysian Government and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or equivalent), or
Pass Australian Year 12 with an average of 55% including Mathematics, or
Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with a minimum aggregate Tertiary Education Rank (TER) of 55 including Mathematics
Pass Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) with an average of 55% including Mathematics, or
Pass Canadian Pre-University (CPU), or
Pass International Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 24/45 including Mathematics, or
Pass Diploma in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology / Software Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (those with a CGPA between 2.0 and 2.5 will be considered on a case-by-case basis), or
Other Diplomas with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or equivalent), or
Other equivalent qualifications as recognized by the Malaysian Government, and
English Language Requirement.

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Channels of Learning

A blend of multiple channels

Face-To-Face: Contact Classes (Nilai campus/KL Centre)
Online: Classes through our award-winning e-platform EduNxt™
On the field learning

Benfit from our high impact Advisory Board

One-on-One Mentoring
Placement Assistance
Corporate Immersions
Industry Networking
Thought Leadership Talks
Capstone Project
Both Part-Time and Full-Time modes are available to suit your needs!

Course Outline

Year 1

Semester 1

Fundamental Science
Fundamentals of Biology
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
TITAS (Local) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3 (International)
English for Professional Communication

Semester 2

Genetics
Microbiology
Immunology
Biostatistics
Hubungan Etnik (Local) / Pengajian Malaysia (International)

Year 2

Semester 1

Biophysics
Molecular Biology
Developmental Biology
Genetic Engineering
Computer Skills
Creative and Critical Thinking 2 or Psychology 2

Semester 2

Plant Biotechnology
Animal Biotechnology
Computational Biology
Microbial Biotechnology
Family Issues

Year 3

Semester 1

Fermentation Technology & Bioprocess Engineering
IPR, Bioethics and Biosafety
Elective 1 (Food Biotechnology/Marine Biotechnology /Pharmaceutical Biotechnology)
Elective 2 (Agri-Biotechnology /Medical Biotechnology /Industrial Biotechnology)
Community Services and Curriculum

Semester 2

Environmental Biotechnology
Entrepreneurship Development
Final Project
Industrial Training

Recognitions