Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

Universiti Malaya's Open Channel

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (BCWSIOFTST1003)

This programme aims to:

Produce qualified, innovative and knowledgeable graduates in technical and management skills to achieve executive or management level in biotechnology or technology related careers.
Produce graduates with professional attitudes and ethical values towards the use of scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
Produce graduates who manage information efficiently and continually adapt their current knowledge in biotechnology to lifelong learning.

General Entry Requirements

Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject

or
A credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July papers and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above);

and
Achieve a minimum Band in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) as required in special requirements of the programme.

and
Have fulfilled all special requirements of the programme as may be prescribed by the Senate.

Special Entry Requirements

STPM

Science Stream (Current Year)

Pass the STPM with at least a CGPA of 3.00;

and
Obtained at least Grade B at the STPM level in the following subject:

Biology;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics (T)/Mathematics (M)

and
Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in the following subject:

Mathematics; and

and One (1) of the following subjects:

Biology/Physics/Chemistry and
any other subject

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

MATRICULATION FOUNDATION

Science Stream

Pass the Matriculation/Foundation with at least a CGPA of 3.00;

and
Obtained at least Grade B at the Matriculation/Foundation level in the following subject:

Biology;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics

and
Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in the following subject:

Mathematics; and

One (1) of the following subjects:

Biology/ Physics / Chemistry and
any other subject

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT

Science Stream

REQUIREMENT 1

Possess a Diploma in any related fields from other institutions recognised by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least a CGPA of 3.00;

and
Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in the following subject:

Mathematics;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Biology/Physics/Chemistry and
any other subject

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Pass STPM not in current year with at least a CGPA of 3.00 and meet the special requirements of the program as follows:

Obtained at least Grade B at the STPM level in the following subject:

Biology;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics(T)/Mathematics (M)

and
Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in the following subject:

Mathematics;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Biology/Physics/Chemistry and
any other subject

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Pass the Matriculation/Foundations not in current year with at least a CGPA of 3.00 and meet the special requirements of the program as follows:

Obtained at least Grade B at the Matriculation/Foundation in the following subject:

Biology;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics

and
Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in the following subject:

Mathematics;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Biology/ Physics / Chemistry and
any other subject

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Science Stream

REQUIREMENT 1

Possess a GCE A-Level qualification with at least Grade B in the following subject:

Biology;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Physics
Chemistry
Further Mathematics
Mathematics

and
Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in the following subject:

Mathematics;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Biology/Physics/Chemistry and
any other subject

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic);

or
Obtained score of at least 477 points (PBT) / 153 points (CBT) / 53 points (IBT) in TOEFL;

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Possess the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum score of 30 points and obtained at least Grade 5 (Higher Level) in the following subject:

Biology;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Physics
Chemistry
Further Mathematics
Mathematics

and
Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in the following subject:

Mathematics;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Biology/Physics/Chemistry and
any other subject

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic);

or
Obtained score of at least 477 points (PBT)/153 points (CBT)/53 points (IBT) in TOEFL.

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Possess the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) rank of 80 percent (%) and a minimum score of 16 points (High Achievement) in two (2) of the following subjects:

Biology;

and
Obtained one (1) of the following subjects:

Chemistry
Physics
Further Mathematics
Mathematics;

and
Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in the following subject:

Mathematics;

and
One (1) of the following subjects:

Biology/ Physics / Chemistry and
any other subject

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic);

or
Obtained score of at least 477 points (PBT) / 153 points (CBT) / 53 points (IBT) in TOEFL;

Course Structure

Programme Fee & Financial Aid

Study Period/Duration

Course Component	Credits
University Courses	14
Core Courses	87
Elective Courses	32
Total	133

LEVEL OF STUDY	ANNUAL FUNDING AMOUNT
	Maximum (RM)	75% (RM)	50% (RM)
Bachelor’s Degree (Science)	6,650	4,990	3,330
Bachelor’s Degree (Arts)	6,180	4,630	3,090

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