Bsc Biotechnology - Enrol For BSc Biotech 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, August, and October

Program Duration: 3 Years

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Eligibility Criteria

ENTRY LEVEL	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Pass SPM or its equivalent
STPM	Pass with minimum of 2 Grade C
STAM	Pass with minimum Jayyid with full pass in 2 subjects
UEC	Pass with minimum Grade B in 5 subjects
A-LEVEL	Pass with minimum Grade C in 2 subjects
MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION	Pass Matriculation/Foundation in Science (recognized by the Malaysian Government) with CGPA 2.00
AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12	Pass Australian Year (refer to MOHE’s approval letter) with average 55%; or Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with minimum aggregate Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) 55 including Mathematics; or Pass Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) with average 55% including Mathematics
CANADIAN YEAR 12	Pass Canadian Pre-University (CPU) or Ontario Secondary Diploma (Canadian Grade 12) with average 55% including Mathematics
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE	Pass International Baccalaureate with minimum score 24/45
OTHERS	Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government

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

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons)

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

Bachelor Of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons) is:

Designed to meet International Curriculum to be in sync with the global benchmarks and industry requirements
Approved by MQA.

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Allied Benefits

Industry Partnerships

Multiple partnerships with organisations to boost capabilities of the students and make them job ready.
100% Internship and Industrial Training availability with the following partner organisations: SCIOMI and SIRIM Berhad.

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Academic Partnerships

Expansive network of partnerships with various International Universities.
Availability of student exchanges and transfer programs apart from faculty exchanges, research collaborations and flow of innovation.

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Laboratories

Dedicated Laboratories at MIU give an opportunity to the students to hone their skills through experiences apart from the classroom.

Biotechnology/chemistry

MIU complies with the provisions of safety and health as prescribed under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1994 for the laboratory facilities dedicated to Biotechnology program. Three laboratories - Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Proteomics - are well equipped to carry out basic Biotechnology experiments

Career Prospects

Successful completion of this programme opens up the door for exciting employment prospects in Biotechnology and for postgraduate studies in Biotechnology. Hiring trends in the Biotechnology industry entails: