Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biotechnology

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak , Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM53,200

Course Structure

Year 1

Basic Chemistry
Basic Laboratory Skills for Bioscience
Biodiversity and Concepts of Ecology
Cell Biology
Co-Curriculum
Computer Systems and Applications
Elective I
Elective II
English for Science
Fundamental Organic Chemistry
Microbiology
MPU1
MPUI
Principles of Biotechnology
Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 2

Year 3

Bioanalytical Techniques
Elective IV
Elective V
Elective VI
Elective VII
Fermentation Technology
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Molecular Cloning and Gene Expression Project

Electives

Elective I (Choose 1):

Ethics and Contemporary Social Issues
Organisational Behaviour

Elective II (Choose 1):

Management Principles
Organisation and Human Resource

Elective III (Choose 1):

Culture and Communication
Introduction to Political Science

Elective IV (Choose 1):

Aquaculture Principles, Practices and Management
Food Microbiology
Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
Princeples and Application of Phytochemistry

Elective V (Choose 1):

Entrepreneurship
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Sociology

Elective VI (Choose 1):

Agricultural Biotechnology
Environmental Microbiology
Food Biotechnology
Human Nutrition

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

STPM: 2 Passes of Grade C and SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject or equivalent*

A Level: 2 Passes of minimum Grade D and SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject or equivalent*

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Grade B in 5 subjects and SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject or equivalent*

South Australian Matriculation (SAM): Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 subjects and SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject or equivalent*

Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Average of 70% in 2 subjects (and 4 other subjects) and SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject or equivalent*

Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman with a minimum CGPA of 2.00

Foundation in Arts, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and SPM/equivalent with credits in Mathematics, 1 Science subject and 1 other subject*

Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and SPM/equivalent with credits in Mathematics, 1 Science subject and 1 other subject*

Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and SPM/equivalent with credits in Mathematics, 1 Science subject and 1 other subject*

Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) in the relevant field: Minimum CGPA of 2.00

Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field: Minimum CGPA of 2.00

Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

*Note: The credit requirement at SPM Level can be waived should the grades obtained at STPM/STAM/Diploma/Matriculation/Foundation level are equivalent/higher.

English Requirements

IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL iBT: 42
SPM English Language/O Level English Language: Credit
MUET: Band 3
Cambridge English/Linguaskill: 154
UEC English Language: Grade B

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM60

RM0

Tuition fees

RM53,200

Total payable amount

RM53,200

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