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

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM154,080

Other miscellaneous fees

RM800

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM154,580

You save RM400 when you apply with EduAdvisor!

Other savings

Up to RM24,000

  • Waiver
  • Discount

Scholarships

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Monash High Achiever Award

Amount

RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Outstanding Achiever Award (UEC)

Amount

RM7,500 tuition fee waiver per semester

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Monash Equity Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition and associated fees waiver plus monthly stipend and a one-off laptop allowance

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Monash Sports Scholarship

Amount

RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Sibling Discount

Amount

10% waiver of the course fee

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Monash High Achiever Award (for continuing students)

Amount

RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Leadership Award (UEC)

Amount

RM4,000 tuition fee waiver per semester

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Ng Kong Lin Family Intercampus Scholarship

Amount

Value of up to AUD$16,000

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Monash Bursaries for Indonesian Students

Amount

RM5,000 tuition fee waiver for first year

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

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