Pioneer Program Description
The Department of Biochemistry was established on the 1st of August 2004 which its curriculum comprises fundamental and applied courses including basic biochemistry principles and concepts; metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids; enzymology; cell molecular biology, nutritional biochemistry; plant biochemistry; plant genetic engineering; animal tissues biochemistry and environmental biochemistry. The department offers an undergraduate programme leading to a BSc. (Biochemistry) which will take 3 years or 6 semesters (100-credit) requirement for graduation. Final year students are given the opportunity to conduct a research project under the supervision of lecturers in fields of: biochemistry, biochemical toxicology, enzymology, enzyme technology, biochemistry of natural products and bioremediation.
Duration of Study
4 Years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Serdang
Intakes
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Have received a National Higher School Certificate (or an A Level or the equivalent of 12 years of primary education) with the minimum grade of 80% and above, OR Have obtained a Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00; AND Have fulfilled specific entrance requirements for some programmes, particularly in the sciences field.
[Please check the requirements for the courses. More information can be found at: https://akademik.upm.edu.my/international_student_admission-3955]
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
International students must be proficient in the English Language as this language
is the medium of instruction at the University.
IELTS band 5.5 and above; or
TOEFL iBT score of 60 and above; or
MUET band 3 and above; or
CIEP level 107 and above; or
PTE Score of 43 and above; or
Cambridge English (CAE/CPE/Linguaskill)
Score 154 and above
