Bachelor of Science - Tropical Environmental Biology
Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Jul, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM146,880
Course Highlights
- Ranked #66 in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
- Study the behaviour of living systems with a strong focus on ecological and environmental issues of global importance such as climate change, biodiversity and conservation
- Ranked #37 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- Enhance your international perspective by studying at Monash campuses in Australia or spend a semester abroad at one of over 100 partner universities in 30 countries
Course Structure
Majors available:
- Tropical Environmental Biology: * Study the behaviour of living systems with a strong focus on ecological and environmental issues of global importance such as climate change, biodiversity and conservation. Sustainable approaches to environmental conservation and biodiversity preservation are also explored.
Minors available:
- Applied Microbiology: Study microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. This knowledge can be used to prevent food spoilage and biofouling, stop the spread of infectious diseases, and solve environmental problems by removing pollutants.
- Psychology: Study the human mind, mental processes and resulting behaviour. This is a broad scientific discipline that includes investigations of the brain, memory, perception, reasoning, and mental health and wellbeing.
- Chemistry (minor): Study the science of matter and energy, how atoms and molecules react and interact, and how that behaviour can be harnessed to transform materials, medicine and technology.
- Genetics and Genomics (minor): Study the structure, function, transmission and evolution of genes. Genetics underpins many exciting areas such as biomedical science, conservation biology and forensics.
Entry Requirements
- Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)*: 72.5%
- A Level GCE: 9 points
- ATAR: 80
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program): 28
- STPM, Malaysia: 8.5 points
- UEC, Malaysia: <=4.2
- Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia: 2.67 points
- Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College: 70%
*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2022.
The formal prerequisites for Bachelor of Science are at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics at a higher level (Australian Year 12 equivalent).
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM100
RM0
Tuition fees
RM146,880
Other miscellaneous fees
RM800
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM147,380
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