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A microbiologist is a scientist who studies microscopic life forms and processes. This includes study of the growth, interactions and characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites and their vectors. Microbiology essentially overlaps with other areas of biology such as genetics, molecular biology and immunology. Careers in this field are aplenty as you could venture a rewarding career in healthcare, environment, food and beverage, petroleum, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, forensic science, research, and the academia. As one of the pioneers in teaching applied sciences in Malaysia, the Faculty of Applied Sciences has a reputation of producing quality graduates with over 80% of its lecturers at PhD holders. With over 4,500 companies as internship partners, the University is certainly your launchpad towards global careers.
Duration of Study
3 years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Kuala Lumpur
Intakes
January, May and September
Career Prospect
- Science officer
- Research officer
- Quality Control Officer
- Laboratory Executive/Quality Controller
- Food manufacturer Healthcare Personnel
- Academician/Environment Manager
- R&D Scientist
- Clinical trials coordinator
- Biomedical product marketing
- Drug discovery and development
- Water authorities
- Environmental management
- Biomedical personnel
- Biotechnologist
- Science journalist
- Process control specialist
Subjects Offered
YEAR 1
Science officer
Research officer
Quality Control Officer
Laboratory Executive/Quality Controller
Food manufacturer Healthcare Personnel
Academician/Environment Manager
R&D Scientist
Clinical trials coordinator
Biomedical product marketing
Drug discovery and development
Water authorities
Environmental management
Biomedical personnel
Biotechnologist
Science journalist
Process control specialist
YEAR 2
mmunology
Microbial Genetics
Analytical Chemistry
Bioeconomy and Commercialization
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Bioinformatics
Biocatalyst and Biosensors
Tools in Genetic Engineering
Responsible Conduct of Research / Business Law – Malaysian Perspective
Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
Co-Operative Placement 2
YEAR 3
Food Microbiology
Agricultural Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology
Industrial Microbiology
Medical Microbiology
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Current Topics in Microbiology
Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3
Co-Operative Placement 3
Applied Microbiology Research Project 1
Applied Microbiology Research Project 2
Applied Microbiology Research Project 3
Elective
Elective A (Choose one)
Fundamentals of Marketing
Introduction to Public Speaking
Introduction to Programming
Elective B (Choose two)
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Ecology and Sustainability
Introduction to Biomaterials
Food Safety and Quality System
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
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
Matriculation
Minimum CGPA of 2.0 and THREE credits in SPM/O-Level inclusive of Maths and ONE Science subject
STPM
Minimum CGPA of 2.0 in any two subjects and THREE credits in SPM/O-Level inclusive of Maths and ONE Science subject
UEC
Minimum grade B in FIVE subjects inclusive of Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and PASS SPM or equivalent
A-levels
Minimum Grade C (GPA of 2.0) in any two subjects, and THREE credits in O-Level inclusive of Mathematics and ONE Science subject
Australian High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) – SAM/AUSMAT/ SACE/ TEE/ NTCE/WACE
Minimum ATAR of 60% or minimum average of 60% in FIVE subjects inclusive of Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and PASS SPM or equivalent
Canadian Grade 12 – CPU/CIMP
Minimum average of 60% in SIX subjects inclusive of Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and PASS SPM or equivalent
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Minimum score of 26/42 from SIX subjects inclusive of Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and PASS SPM or equivalent
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Minimum CGPA of 2.0 or equivalent
Other qualifications will be accessed on case-by-case basis.
*Additional Requirement: FIVE Cs in SPM or equivalent; THREE Cs of which must be in Biology/Physics/Maths/Chemistry/English
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 English language/ B+
UEC English Language/ A2
MUET/ Band 3
SPM Eng 1119/ O-Level English/ IGCSE/ C
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
International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929). Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
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