Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology with Honours

Entry Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

University General Rules

Graduates from Matriculation/Asasi

1. Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/equivalent with Hons in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or Hons in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July Paper and passed History subject (accounted since 2013);
2. Passed KPM Matriculation/Asasi Sains UM/Asasi UiTM/ Asasi Sains Pertanian UPM with at least CGPA 2.00;
3. Achieved at least Band 1 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

STPM holder

1. Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/equivalent with Hons in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or Hons Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia Julai Paper and passed History subject (accounted since 2013);
2. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with at least CGPA 2.00 and achieved at least:

• Gred C (NGMP 2.00) General Studies subject; and
• Gred C (NGMP 2.00) in two others subjects
• Achieved at least Band 1 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

Diploma candidates

1. Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/equivalent with Hons in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or Hons in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July Paper and passed History subject (accounted since 2013);
2. Obtained Diploma UA/ Politeknik/ IPTS/ Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM), Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) or others qualification recognized by Malaysian Government and approved by IPTA Senate;

Or

3. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination year 2018 or before with at least CGPA 2.00 and achieved at least;

• Gred C (NGMP 2.00) in Pengajian Am subject;
• Gred C (NGMP 2.00) in two (2) others subjects;

Or

4. Passed Matriculation examination year 2018 or before with at least PNGK 2.00;

Or

5. Passed Sekolah Sukan Malaysia/GCE A-Level/ International Baccalaureate Diploma/Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) or others qualification recognized by Malaysian Government and approved by IPTA Senate;

and

6. Achieved at least Band 1 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

Programme Special Requirement

Graduates from Matriculation/Asasi

1. Achieved at least Gred B (00) at matriculation/Asasi level in Biology and achieved at least Gred B- (2.67)at matriculation/Asasi level in Chemistry

Or

2. Achieved at least Gred B (00) at matriculation/Asasi level in Chemistry and achieved at least Gred B- (2.67) at matriculation/Asasi level in Biology

and

3. Achieved at least Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

STPM holder

1. Achieved at least Gred B (NGMP 3.00) at STPM level in Biology and achieved at least Gred B- (NGMP 2.67) at matriculation/Asasi level in Chemistry

Or

2. Achieved at least Gred B (NGMP 3.00) at matriculation/Asasi level in Chemistry and achieved at least Gred B- (NGMP 2.67) at matriculation/Asasi level in Biology

And

3. Achieved at least Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

Diploma candidates

1. Diploma in suitable field or other qualification approved by UPM Senate.

and

2. Achieved at least Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION

GENERAL QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION

Applicant who is interested in pursuing his/ her studied at UPM must fulfil the following: To have received a National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level or th equivalent of 12 years of basic education) with the grade 80% and above.

or A Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00.

SPECIFIC PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

1. A minimum of Grade B (GP 3.00) at STPM level or its equivalent in Biology
2. A minimum of Grade B- (GP 2.67) at STPM level or its equivalent in Chemistry

OR

1. A minimum of Grade B (GP 3.00) at STPM level or its equivalent in Chemistry
2. A minimum of Grade B- (GP 2.67) at STPM level or its equivalent in Biology