Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons)
The Biotechnology industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today, and is expected to contribute 5% of Malaysia’s GDP by the year 2020.
This is a multidisciplinary field that harnesses biological processes to create and improve products for the betterment of society. It is also expected to play a key role in solving current world problems such as food security, disease, environmental degradation, and climate change.
The Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons) program provides an overview of the biotechnology industry and common techniques used in R&D. Graduates are trained to fuse their technical expertise with a keen understanding of this fast-paced industry.
Intakes
- March
- Aug
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Successful completion of this programme opens up the door for exciting employment prospects in Biotechnology and for postgraduate studies in Biotechnology. Hiring trends in the Biotechnology industry entails:
- Biomedical Researcher
- Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant
- Biotechnology Research Associate
- Bioinformaticist
- Crime Lab Technician or Forensic Lab Technician
- Quality Control Officer
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Biotechnology Product Specialist
- Pharmaceutical Salesperson
- Patent Agent for Biotechnological Inventions in Patent Office
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
STPM
- ?Pass with minimum of 2 Grade C
STAM
- ?Pass with minimum Jayyid with full pass in 2 subjects
UEC
- ?Pass with minimum Grade B in 5 subjects
A-LEVEL
- Pass with minimum Grade C in 2 subjects
MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION
- Pass Matriculation/Foundation in Science (recognized by the Malaysian Government) with CGPA 2.00
AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12
- Pass Australian Year (refer to MOHE’s approval letter) with average 55%; or
- Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with minimum aggregate Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) 55 including Mathematics; or
- Pass Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) with average 55% including Mathematics
CANADIAN YEAR 12
- ?Pass Canadian Pre-University (CPU) or Ontario Secondary Diploma (Canadian Grade 12) with average 55% including Mathematics
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
- Pass International Baccalaureate with minimum score 24/45
OTHERS
- ?Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
46200 MYR
Average Cost of Living: 24432 MYR /year
Application Fee: N/A