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Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons)

Manipal International University
Putra Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
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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.


Career Prospects
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

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Course Summary

Intake

Mar, Aug, Oct

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 58,200 RM 46,560

Course Duration

3 years

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Pass SPM or its equivalent AND

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
YEAR 1
Semester 1
  • Fundamental Science
  • Fundamentals of Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • TITAS (Local) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3 (International)
  • English for Professional Communication

Semester 2
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Biostatistics
  • Hubungan Etnik (Local) / Pengajian Malaysia (International)


YEAR 2
Semester 1
  • Biophysics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Computer Skills
  • Creative and Critical Thinking 2 or Psychology 2

Semester 2
  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Computational Biology
  • Microbial Biotechnology
  • Family Issues


YEAR 3
Semester 1
  • Fermentation Technology & Bioprocess Engineering
  • IPR, Bioethics and Biosafety
  • Elective 1 (Food Biotechnology/Marine Biotechnology /Pharmaceutical Biotechnology)
  • Elective 2 (Agri-Biotechnology /Medical Biotechnology /Industrial Biotechnology)
  • Community Services and Curriculum

Semester 2
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Final Project
  • Industrial Training
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