Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (Open Channel / SATU)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Oct
Tuition Fees
RM52,100
Entry Requirements
- STPM (Science Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in TWO (2) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology and Chemistry
- Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in TWO (2) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Biology, Chemistry
- Diploma / Equivalent (Science Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Possess a Diploma from a Public University (IPTA) / ILKA / Polytechnic /IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in TWO (2) of the following subjects at Diploma level: Biology, Chemistry
- UM SATU Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in TWO (2) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology, Chemistry
- GCE A-Level:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
- Obtain at least a Grade B in TWO (2) of the following subjects at GCE A-level: Biology, Chemistry
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
- Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in subject Biology and Chemistry
- AUSMAT:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
- Obtain at least a Grade B in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at the AUSMAT level: Biology, Chemistry
- STPM (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in TWO (2) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology, Chemistry
- Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in TWO (2) of the following subjects at Matriculation/ Foundation level: Biology, Chemistry
- Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
- Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
- Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
- Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
Course Structure
- Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
- English Language / Foreign Language**
- Co-Curriculum
- Science, Technology and Society
- Bioethics and Safety
- Biochemistry of Cells
- Principles of Biochemical Techniques
- Elective Courses: SHE Cluster 4 - Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
- Philosophy and Current Issues / Malay Language Communication*
- English Language / Foreign Language**
- Co-Curriculum
- Statistics
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Introduction to Computational Biology
- Basic Physics
- Elective Courses: SHE Cluster 3 - Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
Note:
- *Only for international students
- **Student whose native language is English
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
- Structure and Function of Biomolecules
- Metabolism and Regulation of Carbohydrate and Lipids
- Protein Biochemistry
- Practical Biochemistry I
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Toxicology
- Functional Anatomy and Physiology
- Metabolism and Regulation of Amino Acids and Nucleotides
- Molecular Biology
- Enzymes: Mechanism and Control
- Biochemistry Practical II
- Scientific and Research Communication
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 2 - Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart & Soul
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Toxicology
- Food Process Biochemistry
- Microbial Biochemistry
- Research Project in Biochemistry
- Membrane Biochemistry and Cell Signaling
- Advanced Molecular Biology
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Biochemistry of Hormones
- Natural Product Biochemistry and Drug Discovery
- Fundamentals of Biochemical Pharmacology
- Structural Biology Techniques
- Epigenetics and RNA Biology
- Research Project in Biochemistry
- Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology
- Cellular and Molecular Immunology
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Post-Genomic Technologies and Bioinformatics
- Biochemistry of Cancer
- Neurochemistry
- Design Thinking and Knowledge Transfer
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Plant Molecular Biology
- Natural Product Biochemistry and Drug Discovery
- Glycobiology
- Computational Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Biochemical Pharmacology
- Structural Biology Techniques
- Epigenetics and RNA Biology
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM52,100
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM52,900