Master of Bioinformatics

Master of Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is a new, exciting and challenging multidisciplinary field that combines mathematical, statistical, computer science and information technology methods to solve life science-based problems. Advances in experimental technologies have produced huge amounts of data. Therefore, managing and extracting useful information from these sources are important if we are to discover new knowledge to advance our understanding of the living world.

In MBioinformatics degree programme, students will receive broad training in fundamental areas of bioinformatics, thus allowing them to perform independent research or contribute as a bioinformatics specialist in a research team. Master of Bioinformatics by coursework programme is designed to address the growing need for professionals with an educational background that blends biology with computer sciences and information technology. The combination of skills is needed in the Bioinformatics   industry as well as advanced life science-based industries such as biotechnology and biomedical research. The programme also prepares students for career advancement and further study at the PhD level.

Citizen (SCWSQFFTRL0002)

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT

SPECIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field with minimum CGPA 3.0
or its equivalent.

Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA between 2.70 to 2.99 and fulfil at least one (1) criterion as follows:

  • University Malaya graduate;
  • Has at least one (1) year of working experience in related field;
  • Has produced publications in the related fields;
  • Scholarship recipient;
  • Government agency staff;
  • Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
  • Pass the special assessment by the Faculty

OR

Bachelor's degree with a CGPA between 2.50 to 2.69 and fulfil the criteria as follows;

  • One (1) criteria for UM graduate
  • Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
Criteria:
  • Has at least one (1) year of working experience in related field;
  • Has produced publications in the related fields;
  • Scholarship recipient;
  • Government agency staff;
  • Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
  • Pass the special assessment by the Faculty.

OR

Bachelor's degree with a CGPA between 2.00 to 2.49 and fulfil the criteria as follows;

  • One (1) criteria for UM graduate
  • Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
Criteria:
  • Has related working experience in the related field not less than five (5) years;
  • Published at least one (1) publication in a refereed journal in the related field;
  • Passed the interview conducted by the Faculty (compulsory for non UM graduate applicant); or
  • Pass the special assessment by the Faculty.

OR

Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body

OR

Possessed other qualifications approved by Senate from time to time.

OR

APEL (A) qualification (only for programme by Mixed Mode and by Coursework)

  1. Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree with Honors CGPA 3.0 and above or equivalent in the relevant field.
  2. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree of CGPA 2.7 to 2.99 may be considered if they meet at least one of the following criteria:
  • Having relevant work experience; or
  • Produce publications in related fields; or
  • is a recipient of a scholarship; or
  • is a graduate of the University of Malaya; or
  • is a government servant

  1. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree of CGPA 2.5 to 2.69 may be considered if they meet at least two of the criteria in (1) (A) to (E) above
Non Citizen (SCWSQFFTRL2002)
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