The university has numerous strategic tie-ups with some of the world’s biggest companies in science. This opens doors for students and staff through technology transfers, internship opportunities, numerous site visits, industry talks on campus, and, of course, job opportunities. Versatility is a hallmark of the programme. As a student of this programme, you will be addressing critical issues in biotechnology through the study of genetic engineering, pharmacology, fermentation technology, among others. You will complement your abiding interests in science with the market sense to translate academic mastery into business opportunities. And with a firm footing in both fields, doors will open wherever you go.

 

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Duration of Study

3 Years (14 weeks per semester, 7 weeks per short semester)

 

Course Mode

Full-time

 

Course Location

Kuala Lumpur

 

Intakes

January, May and September

 

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About the program

* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2020. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)

 

Assessments

• Coursework percentage: 60%, written examination percentage: 40%

 

Career Prospect

Biotechnology graduate can readily apply his/her knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

• Research and Development (R&D) in research institutes; universities; agricultural, clinical and forensic laboratories
• Quality control and quality assurance of pharmaceutical, health care and other industrial products
• Clinical research co-ordination in hospitals and pharmaceutical firms
• Bioinformatics Computational Analysis

Other career opportunities in

• Management
• Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent Law
• Sales and support services for the biotechnology industry, ecology, waste management and environmental pollution control
• Venture capitalist business
• Biotechnology technopreneurships

 

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Subjects Offered

 

YEAR 1

• Chemistry 1
• Biology
• Calculus and Analytical Geometry for Applied Sciences
• University Life (MPU-U2)
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
• Human Physiology
• Chemistry 2
• Microbiology
• Structural Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Co-Operative Placement 1

 

YEAR 2

• Religions in Malaysia (MPU-U3) / Business Law – Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)
• Biochemistry and Metabolism
• Microbes and Immunology
• Statistics and Its Applications
• Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
• Research Methodology, Safety & Ethics
• Pharmacology
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Recombinant Technology
• Enzyme Technology
• Co-Operative Placement 2

YEAR 3

• Human Molecular Genetics
• Environmental Biotechnology and Sustainability
• Cell and Tissue Culture
• Biotechnology Research Project 1
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
• Fermentation Technology and Downstream Processing
• Biotechnology Research Project 2
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Biotechnology Research Project 3
• Co-Operative Placement 3

Elective (Choose one)

• Food Microbiology
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Introduction to Public Speaking

Elective Courses (Choose 3 Field Electives and 2 Free Electives)

Free Electives

• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Introduction to Public Speaking
• One to One Marketing
• E-Marketing
• Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
• Food Microbiology
• Food Processing & Packaging

Field Electives

• Principles of Health and Wellness
• Functional Food for Wellness
• Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Wellness
• Wellness for Healthy Aging

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• Philosophy and Contemporary Issues

For foreign students:

• Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
• Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3

 

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Entry Requirement

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

 

UCSI Foundation in Science or equivalent in Malaysia

• Minimum CGPA 2.00 and Possess SPM with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject

National matriculation

• Minimum CGPA 2.00 and Possess SPM with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject

STPM

• Minimum GPA 2.00 in any two (2) subjects and Possess SPM with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject

​UEC

• Minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects, inclusive of:
• Mathematics
• One Science subject
• OR Minimum Grade B in 5 subjects and Possess SPM with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject

​A-levels

• Minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects and Possess SPM with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject

Australian High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) – SAM/AUSMAT/ SACE/ TEE/ NTCE/WACE

• Minimum ATAR 60% or minimum 60% average in five (5) subjects inclusive of:
• Mathematics
• One Science subject

Canadian Grade 12 – CPU/CIMP

• Minimum average of 60% in six (6) subjects, inclusive of:
• Mathematics
• One Science subject

International Baccalaureate (IB)

• Minimum score of 26/42 from six (6) subjects, inclusive of:
• Mathematics
• One Science subject

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in related field

• Minimum CGPA 2.00

Other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian government

• Admission: Case by case basis

 

Note / Legend:

• Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.

SPM – Credit (A+ – C)
UEC – Credit (A1 – B6)
O-Level – min. Credit (A1 – C6)
WACE – min. Credit (A1 – C6)
STPM – min. Principal – ‘C’ grade (GPA 2.00)
A-Level – min. Principal – ‘E’ grade (GPA 2.00)
SAM/CPU – min. Pass – 50%

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For Local Students

SPM / B+

SPM Eng 1119/ O-Level English/ IGCSE / C

UEC English Language / A2

• In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

 

For International Students

Cambridge Linguaskill / 154

IELTS / Band 5.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests / 154

TOEFL / 42

Pearson Test of English / 47

MUET / Band 3

 

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