Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Mar, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM114,960
Course Highlights
- Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for graduate membership with the Australian Biotechnology Association, The Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian Society for Microbiology and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute
- Examine the fundamental sciences that underpin biotechnology – chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology – while investigating the application of biotechnology to areas such as business, ethics and environmental science
- This professional major also provides flexible study options that allows you to take minors and/or electives studies in chemistry or environmental science or other areas such as business, information technology and designs
- Top 1% university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Course Structure
Core Units for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Robotics and Mechatronics)/Bachelor of Computer Science:
- COS10009 Introduction to Programming
- TNE10006 Network and Switching
- COS10026 Computing Technology Inquiry Project
- COS10004 Computer Systems
- ENG10001 Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
- ENG10002 Engineering Materials
- ENG10003 Engineering Mechanics
- MTH10012 Calculus and Applications
- MTH10013 Linear Algebra and Applications
- PHY10001 Energy and Motion
- COS10025 Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
- EAT40005 Engineering Technology Project A (ENG/CS)*
- EAT40006 Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS)*
Robotics and Mechatronics Major:
- COS20007 Object Oriented Programming
- EEE20006 Circuits and Electronics 1
- MEE20007 Design and Product Visualisation Project
- MEE20004 Structural Mechanics
- MEE20006 Engineering Dynamics
- TNE20003 Internet and Cybersecurity for Engineering Applications
- TNE30024 Deploying Secure Engineering Applications Online
- ENG20009 Engineering Technology Inquiry Project
- ENG20010 Engineering Technology Design Project
- MTH20017 Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Engineering
- EEE40017 Machine Vision*
- ENG30002 Engineering Technology Sustainability Project
- MEE30005 Machine Design Project
- RME30002 Control and Automation
- RME30003 Robotic Control
- RME40002 Mechatronics Systems Design*
- RME40003 Robot System Design*
- ENG40011 Engineering Technology Innovation Project
Software Development Major:
- COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
- COS20031 Computing Technology Design Project
- COS30008 Data Structures and Patterns*
- COS30020 Advanced Web Development
- COS30043 Interface Design and Development
- COS30049 Computing Technology Innovation Project
- COS40003 Concurrent Programming
- SWE30003 Software Architecture and Design
- SWE30009 Software Testing and Reliability
Artificial Intelligence Major:
- COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
- COS20031 Computing Technology Design Project
- COS30049 Computing Technology Innovation Project
- SWE30003 Software Architecture and Design
- COS30020 Advanced Web Development
- COS30018 Intelligent Systems
- COS30019 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- COS30082 Applied Machine Learning
- COS40007 Artificial Intelligence for Engineering
Internet of Things Major:
- COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
- COS20031 Computing Technology Design Project
- COS30049 Computing Technology Innovation Project
- SWE30003 Software Architecture and Design
- COS30020 Advanced Web Development
- COS30017 Software Development for Mobile Devices
- COS30015 IT Security
- SWE30011 IoT Programming
- TNE10005 Network Administration
Data Science Major:
- COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
- COS20031 Computing Technology Design Project
- COS30049 Computing Technology Innovation Project
- SWE30003 Software Architecture and Design
- COS30020 Advanced Web Development
- COS10022 Data Science Principles
- COS20028 Big Data Architecture and Application
- COS30045 Data Visualisation
- SWE40006 Software Deployment and Evolution
Cybersecurity Major:
- COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
- COS20031 Computing Technology Design Project
- COS30049 Computing Technology Innovation Project
- SWE30003 Software Architecture and Design
- COS30020 Advanced Web Development
- COS20030 Malware Analysis
- COS30015 IT Security
- TNE20002 Network Routing Principles
- TNE30009 Network Security and Resilience
- * Outcome unit - completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
- Honours merit unit - results are used in the honours merit calculation
- In the final year, students will be required to undertake two Final Year Research Project units (capstone experiences) which helps meet professional accreditation requirements.
- Students are required to complete EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (non-credit point unit), a 12-week approved relevant industrial practical experience before the commencement of the last semester of study.
Entry Requirements
- Pre-requisite: MA^ or AM+PHY/CH
- STPM: 2Ps inclusive of pre-req
- UEC: 5Bs inclusive of pre-req
- 'A' Levels incorporating Cambridge, CGE, UK, Malaysia, Singapore, & UK - Min 3 'A' Level passes required: 8
- ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank): 75
- Australian Foundation (min overall %): 65%
- Bangladesh Higher School Certificate: 3.5
- China Gao San: 85%
- GCC Thanawiya Amma + 1st year bachelor program: 65%
- Indian and Pakistan Year 12: 65%
- Indonesian SMA III: 74%
- Iran High School Diploma plus pre-university degree (1 year): 65%
- International Baccalaureate IB Diploma (out of 6 subjects): 26
- Kenya KCSE: B+
- Ontario CPU: 75%
- Sri Lankan A Level: 7
- Vietnam Senior High School Year 12: 7.5
- ^A Level/equivalent: Pass in AM/MA or O Level/equivalent: Credit in AM
- IELTS: 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Home Edition Test^: 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing
- PTE Academic: 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50
- SPM: C
- UEC: A1 & A2
- 1119: C
- MUET: 4
- GCE 'O' Level**: C
- GCE 'A' Level and AS Level#: C
- International Baccalaureate: Minimum Grade 4 in English A or B at Standard Level or Higher Level
- Common European Framework: B2
- C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English Advanced: CAE): 169, no band less than 169
- Linguaskill General^: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160
- STPM 920 English Literature: C
- Duolingo English Test (For Malaysian students only)^^: Overall score of 95-100
- **Applicable for both English as First Language and English as Second Language
- #A/AS Level - General Paper, General Studies, English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature
- ^Valid for students commencing Swinburne programs in 2022-2023 teaching period only.
- ^^Valid for Malaysian students commencing Swinburne programs in 2023 teaching period only.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM114,960
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM115,160
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