Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons)
Full time Manipal International UniversityCourse Key Info
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Field of Study Bio Sciences
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Subject Biotechnology
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Qualification Bachelor Degree
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Course Fee 50,000 75,000
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Course Duration 3 Years
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Intakes MarJulOct
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Features Internship Semester
Course Description
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
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 3
- Biophysics
- Molecular Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Genetic Engineering
- Computer Skills
- Creative and Critical Thinking 2 or Psychology 2
Semester 4
- Plant Biotechnology
- Animal Biotechnology
- Computational Biology
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Family Issues
YEAR 3
Semester 5
- 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 6
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Final Project
- Industrial Training
- Credit in SPM English/English 1119, or
- IELTS score of 4.0, or
- TOEFL score of 450 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (iBT); or
- Grade B in UEC English Language
- Band 2 in MUET
- Band 6 in the English Enhancement Program (held during Semester 1 at MIU)
- STPM: A minimum of 2 Principal Passes or CGPA of 2.0 in Mathematics and a Physical Science
- A-Levels: A minimum of 2 Passes in Mathematics and a Physical Science
- Foundation in Science/Engineering in the relevant field as recognized by the Malaysian Government
- Pass Diploma in the relevant field from an Institution of Higher Learning as recognized by the Malaysian Government
- Other equivalent qualifications as recognized by the Malaysian Government; AND
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