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Bachelor Of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons)

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Bachelor Of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons)
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Programme Information

Qualification

A-Levels

Duration

3 Years

Intake

March, August, October

Tuition Fee

RM 56500

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Negeri Sembilan

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.

Entry Requirements

  • STPM: A minimum of 2 Principal Passes or CGPA of 2.0 in Mathematics and a Physical Science
  • A-Level: A minimum of 2 Passes in Mathematics and a Physical Science
  • Foundation in Science/Engineering in the relevant field as recognized by the Malaysian Government
  • Pass Diploma in the relevant field from an Institution of Higher Learning as recognized by the Malaysian Government
  • Other equivalent qualifications as recognized by the Malaysian Government; AND

English Language Requirement 

  • Credit in SPM English/English 1119, or
  • IELTS score of 4.0, or
  • TOEFL score of 450 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (iBT); or
  • Grade B in UEC English Language
  • Band 2 in MUET
  • Band 6 in the English Enhancement Program (held during Semester 1 at MIU)

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 3

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

Semester 4

  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Computational Biology
  • Microbial Biotechnology
  • Family Issues

YEAR 3
Semester 5

  • 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 6

  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Final Project
  • Industrial Training

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Programme Information

Qualification

A-Levels

Duration

3 Years

Intake

March, August, October

Tuition Fee

RM 56500

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Negeri Sembilan