Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Hons)

MAHSA University

Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM54,300

Course Structure

Semester 1:

  • Basic Chemistry
  • Biostatistics for Biotechnologist
  • Biophysics and Instrumentation
  • English for Academic Purpose
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS)
  • Malaysian Studies for International Students
  • Introduction to Biotechnology
  • Developmental Biology

Semester 2:

  • Cell Structure and Dynamics
  • Genetics
  • Basic Microbiology
  • English for Academic Writing
  • Hubungan Ethnik
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 for International Students
  • Bioprocessing
  • Cell and Tissue Culture

Semester 3:

  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genomics and Proteomics
  • Animal Breeding
  • Youth Development
  • Microbial Biotechnology
  • Elective I

Semester 4:

  • Molecular Diagnosis
  • Bio Techniques
  • Immunology & Immunotechnology
  • Research Methodology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Elective II
  • IPR, Biosafety and Bio-Ethics

Short-Sem:

  • Industrial Training

Semester 5:

  • Entrepreneurship Development (MPU 2)
  • Nano Biotechnology/Drug Delivery
  • Recombinant DNA Technology
  • Research Project I
  • Elective III

Semester 6:

  • Bioinformatics for Biologist
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Research Project II
  • Community Service
  • Elective IV
  • Elective V

Medical Biotechnology:

Elective I/Elective II:

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Human Molecular Genetics
  • Self-Study and Review in Medical Biotechnology

Elective III/Elective IV/Elective V:

  • Molecular Therapeutics
  • Applications and Advancements of Medical Biotechnology
  • Stem Cell Technology
  • Recent Topics in Medical Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology:

Elective I/Elective II:

  • Plant Tissue Culture Techniques
  • Plant Molecular Biology and Plant Genetic Engineering
  • Self-Study and Review in Agricultural Biotechnology

Elective III/Elective IV/Elective V:

  • Advancements in Plant Biotechnology
  • Bio Fertilizers and Bio Pesticides
  • Genetically Modified Plants
  • Recent Topics in Agricultural Biotechnology

Animal Biotechnology:

Elective I/Elective II:

  • Animal Tissue Culture Technology
  • Animal Genetic Engineering
  • Self-Study and Review in Animal Biotechnology

Elective III/Elective IV/Elective V:

  • Advancements in Animal Biotechnology
  • Aquatic Biotechnology
  • Genetically Modified Animals
  • Recent Topics in Animal Biotechnology

Industrial Biotechnology:

Elective I/Elective II:

  • Bioprocess & Biochemical Engineering
  • Food Processing and Preservation
  • Self-Study and Review in Industrial Biotechnology

Elective III/Elective IV/Elective V:

  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • Enzymology and Enzyme Technology
  • Beverages and Alcohols
  • Recent Topics in Industrial Biotechnology

Environmental Biotechnology:

Elective I/Elective II:

  • Biodegradation and Bioremediation
  • Biomass and Bio Products
  • Self-Study and Review in Environmental Biotechnology

Elective III/Elective IV/Elective V:

  • Advancements in Environmental Biotechnology
  • Molecular Ecology
  • Bio-energy and Biotransformation
  • Recent Topics in Environmental Biotechnology

Entry Requirements

  • STPM:
    • Pass with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent; AND
    • Possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
  • STAM:
    • Pass with a minimum grade of Jayyid, or its equivalent; AND
    • Possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
  • Matriculation/Foundation:
    • Minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent, AND
    • Possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
  • Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in a related field:
    • Minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.

Note: The credit requirement at SPM level for candidate in categories above can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM/STAM/Diploma/Matriculation/Foundation level are equivalent/higher.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM2,900

RM2,400

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM72,660

RM54,300

  • Scholarship

Other miscellaneous fees

RM5,050

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM61,450

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