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Diploma in Science

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Jun, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM20,000

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Course Highlights

  • Equips you with the necessary basic knowledge of scientific concepts and theoretical principles to understand chemical and biological phenomena and processes, and trains you to perform standard chemical and biological laboratory procedures
  • This programme covers the practical and theoretical aspects of the subjects and largely emphasises on the application of chemical principles in control of the living environment
  • The chemistry syllabi will detail topics such as atomic and molecular structures, properties of matter, analytical techniques and industrial products, while the biology syllabi covers topics such as energetics, homeostasis and excretion, biodiversity, ecology and microbiology
  • Over 35,000 students in 6 campuses across Malaysia

Course Structure

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemistry and Society
  • Chemical Structure and Energetics
  • Properties of Matter
  • Chemistry of Elements and Organic Compounds
  • Cells and Their Organisation
  • Bioenergetics
  • Homeostasis and Excretion
  • Response and Coordination
  • Reproduction and Development
  • Biodiversity and Ecology
  • Structural Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Forensic Chemistry and Biology
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Introductory Calculus
  • Calculus
  • Algebra
  • Statistics and Operations Research
  • Information Systems and Application
  • Business Organisation and Management

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

  • English for Tertiary Studies
  • Academic English
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Professional English
  • Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism
  • Co-curricular

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
  • O Level: 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
  • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
  • Certificate: Relevant Certificate accreditated by MQA

Compulsory subjects:

  • SPM Credit / O Level Grade C / UEC Grade B in Biology or Chemistry where minimum SPM Pass / O Level Grade E (Pass) / UEC Grade C in the other subject is required
  • SPM Pass / O Level Grade E (Pass) in Mathematics ## / UEC Grade C in Advanced Mathematics (I or II)##

Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/O Level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme.

## Grade C and above in General Mathematics conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the Mathematics requirement for applicants who fail the required Mathematics subject at SPM/O Level/UEC.

Notes:

  • a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.
  • b) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Diploma.
  • c) Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • d) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education’s latest requirements.
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Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

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Tuition fees

RM20,000

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Total payable amount

RM20,000

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