The Bachelor of Biotechnology is designed to provide comprehensive education and training in biotechnology focusing on three core areas, namely agriculture, medical and industrial biotechnology discipline areas

In addition to the hands-on practical sessions, students will be exposed to a progressive curriculum comprising of scientific principles and knowledge in molecular cloning,  genome editing,  cell tissue culture techniques,  bioinformatics analysis,  bioprocessing technologies,  techniques and instrumentations in research and development, as well as  business and entrepreneurship skills. 

INTAKES 

JANUARY, MARCH, AUGUST

REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES

SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation

Pass SPM/O-level or equivalent with 5 credits in Mathematics and one science subject for entry with pre-university /foundation qualification. (Except for UEC)

SPM / O-Level with Diploma

Pass SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject for entry with Diploma qualification.

*All information is subject to change.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Taylor’s Foundation in Science (FIS)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.00

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Pass STPM with min. of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

A Pass in UEC with Min 5Bs including Mathematics and one Science subject

A Levels

Min. EE for 2 subjects

South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

Min. ATAR 60

Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

Min. average of 60% in 6 subjects

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Min. 24 points based on 6 subjects

Matriculation in Science

Min. CGPA 2.00

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

Overall 50%

Other Qualifications

Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

*All information is subject to change.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Students will be exposed to scientific principles and knowledge, bioinformation technologies, laboratory techniques in research development, business and entreprenuership skills, as well as legal, intellectual, social and ethical issues.

This programme is compatible with the new Taylor’s Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.

Click here to find out more about the Taylor’s Curriculum Framework.

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

• Introduction to Biotechnology
• Fundamental of Chemistry
• Introduction to Microbiology
• Cell Biology
• Principles of Biochemistry
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Techniques and Instrumentation in Biotechnology
• Principle of Genetics
• Introduction to Biostatistics

• Crop Biotechnology
• Animal Biotechnology
• Bioprocess Technology
• Application of Bioinformatics
• Research and Laboratory Management
• Trends in Biotechnology
• Bioentrepreneurship
• Research Project
• Industrial Training

*All information is subject to change.

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Community Service Initiative

• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being

• Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

*Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.

**All information is subject to change. 

COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES

The Complementary Studies component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

Click here to see a full list of all available Complementary Studies Components.

[Choose ONE (1) of the packages:]

Minor

Recommended Packages

• Food Science
• Health Sciences
• Nutrition
• Finance
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing

• Mass Communication
• Journalism
• Education
• Business Analytics
• Web Technology
• Pharmacology

Choose any Minor package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages.

AND Choose any TWO (2) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

*Subject to availability.

*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.

Second Major

Recommended Packages

• Psychology
• Mass Communication

• Education
• Information Technology

Choose any Second Major package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Second Major packages.

*Subject to availability.

*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.

Free Electives

Choose any SEVEN (7) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

*Subject to availability.

*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.

*All information is subject to change.

FUTURE CAREERS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

• Research and development officers
• Business development associates
• Data analyst
• Medical claim assessor
• Clinical research coordinators

• Bioinformatics computational analyst
• Medical sales representatives
• Patent agents
• Bioentrepreneurs

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