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
RM154,080
Course Highlights
- Ranked #52 in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
- 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 #31 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- 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
Two Level 1 science sequences (four units) from:
- Blueprints for life and Life on Earth
- Chemistry 1 advanced and Chemistry 2 advanced
- Foundations in psychology and Introduction to psychological inquiry
- Introduction to ecological applications
- Global conservation and biodiversity
- Data analysis for science
- Scientific practice and communication
- One level 2 or 3 Science unit
- Three elective units
- Tropical environmental management
- Tropical terrestrial biology
- Tropical aquatic biology
- One level 2 or 3 science unit
- One level 3 science unit
- Three elective units
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%
- GCE A Level**: 9
- ATAR: 80
- Gaokao, China: 65%
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 18
- Indian School Certificate Examination: 70%
- All India Senior School Certificate Examination: 75%
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program): 28
- STPM, Malaysia: 8.5
- UEC, Malaysia: ≤4.2
- Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia: 2.67
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 81.6%
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level): 11
- High School Diploma, Vietnam: 8.28
- UNSW Foundation Studies: 7.5
- Foundation in Arts, Sunway College: 70%
- Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College: 70%
- Diploma of Higher Education Studies (DHES): 50%
- Monash College Diploma Part 2***: 55%
*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.
**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade. For more information, please click here.
***The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2025.
Prerequisites:
- 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).
- Meeting the Monash course prerequisites are also subject to the 5 year rule.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM100
RM0
Tuition fees
RM154,080
Other miscellaneous fees
RM800
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM154,580
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Other savings
Up to RM24,000
Scholarships
Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Outstanding Achiever Award (UEC)
Amount
RM7,500 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Amount
Up to 100% tuition and associated fees waiver plus monthly stipend and a one-off laptop allowance
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
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Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Amount
10% waiver of the course fee
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Monash High Achiever Award (for continuing students)
Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Amount
RM4,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
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Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Ng Kong Lin Family Intercampus Scholarship
Amount
Value of up to AUD$16,000
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Monash Bursaries for Indonesian Students
Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver for first year
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree