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Bachelor (Hons) Biotechnology

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UCSI University Malaysia(Kuala Lumpur)

Bachelor (Hons) Biotechnology

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UCSI University Malaysia(Kuala Lumpur)

Bachelor (Hons) Biotechnology

Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Intake
JanJanMayMaySepSep
English Requirement
IELTS 5.0
Offer Letter
Free
Class Type
Physical
Course Fee for International Students
First year from MYR 22,850 excludes 6% SST & other fees
Estimated total tuition from ~MYR 83,060 3 years programme
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The Bachelor (Hons) Biotechnology at UCSI University Malaysia is one of the first in Malaysia's private higher education sector. Through strategic partnerships with major scientific companies, students have access to technology transfers, internships, industry talks, and job opportunities. The program covers a diverse range of subjects, including genetic engineering, pharmacology, and fermentation technology. Students acquire a blend of scientific knowledge and business skills, opening doors to various career opportunities across industries.

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

Future Careers 

  • 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 firms
  • 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

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