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Course Overview

As one of the first Biotechnology education providers in the Malaysian private higher education sector, we have 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.

* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022 survey. (source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)

Assessments

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

Curriculum

Year 1

• University Life (MPU-U2)
• Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption) (MPU-U2)
• Chemistry for Applied Sciences
• Biomolecular Structure & Function
• Fundamental Techniques in Applied Sciences
• Biochemistry: Principles & Experiments
• Microbiology
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Introduction to Biomaterials
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
• Co-Operative Placement 1

Year 2

• Analytical Chemistry
• Immunology
• Biocatalysts & Biosensors
• Research Methods & Data Analysis
• Animal Cell Culture Technology
• Plant Biotechnology & Genetics
• Introduction to Programming
• Pharmacology
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
• Co-Operative Placement 2

Elective 1 (Choose one)

• Food Chemistry
• Food Processing & Packaging
• Food Microbiology
• Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Fundamental of Management
• Introduction to Public Speaking
• Ecology & Sustainability
• Environmental Monitoring & Assessment
• Conservation & Management of Aquatic Resources
• Current Topics in Aquatic Science
• Aquatic Pollution & Toxicology

Year 3

• Tools in Genetic Engineering
• Bioinformatics
• Environmental Biotechnology & Sustainability
• Human Genetics
• Bioeconomy & commercialization
• Fermentation Technology & Downstream Processing
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
• Co-Operative Placement 3
• Biotechnology Research Project 1
• Biotechnology Research Project 2

Elective 2 & 3 (Choose two)

• Food Chemistry
• Food Processing & Packaging
• Food Microbiology
• Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Fundamental of Management
• Introduction to Public Speaking
• Ecology & Sustainability
• Environmental Monitoring & Assessment
• Conservation & Management of Aquatic Resources
• Current Topics in Aquatic Science
• Aquatic Pollution & Toxicology

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

Entry Requirements

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

English Language Requirements

For Local Students

SPM English language

B+

CEFR

Low B1

English language 1119/O-Level English/IGCSE

C

UEC English Language

A2

MUET

Band 3

• 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

154

IELTS

Score of 5.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

154

TOEFL

42

Pearson Test of English

47

MUET

Band 3

CEFR

Low B1

• 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) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. 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. Exemptions from the University English Language requirements can be granted if the following corresponding requirements are fulfilled: i. Internal transfer applicants who have already fulfilled the University English Language requirements. ii. Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction. The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirements may be advised by the Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.

Career Prospects

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 ?rms
• 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