Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (Open Channel / SATU)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Oct
Tuition Fees
RM60,100
Entry Requirements
- SPM / O-Level / Equivalent Subject Requirements:
- Obtain at least Grade C in Mathematics; and
- Obtain at least Grade C in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology / Chemistry / Physics; and
- Obtain at least Grade C in any ONE (1) other subject that has not yet been taken
- STPM (Science Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at STPM level: Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level ; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics T / Mathematics M
- Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level ; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- 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 the following subjects at Diploma level: Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Diploma level ; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- UM SATU Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtained at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology
- Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level ; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- GCE A-Level:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
- Obtain at least a Grade B in the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level ; Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
- Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in subject Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade 5 at the Higher Level (HL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics
- AUSMAT:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
- Obtain at least Grade B in subject Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects in AUSMAT: Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics
- STPM (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least Grade B- in subject Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects in STPM: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics T/ Mathematics M
- Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least Grade B- in subject Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects in Matriculation/Foundation: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- 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
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry of Cells
- Fundamental Techniques in Biological Sciences
- Philosophy and Current Issues / Malay Language Communication*
- English Language / Foreign Language**
- Co-Curriculum
- Statistics
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Basic Physics
- Introduction to Computer Programming in Bioinformatics
Note:
- *Only for international students
- **Student whose native language is English
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
- Structure and Function of Biomolecules
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Applied Microbiology
- Higher Plant Physiology
- Bioinformatics Data Management
- Public Speaking and Oral Speaking
- Enzymes: Mechanism and Control
- Bioprocess Design Principles
- Plant Biotechnology
- Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
- Scientific Writing
- Concepts of Genetic Engineering
- Elective Courses: SHE Cluster 2 - Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart & Soul
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Biological Data Analytics
- Research Project in Biotechnology
- Elective Courses: Program (EP): Choose from:
- Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology
- Fermentation and Product Recovery
- Marine Biotechnology
- Plant Genetics and Breeding
- Secondary Metabolites and Metabolomics
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
- Food Biotechnology
- Research Project in Biotechnology
- Elective Courses: Program (EP): Choose from:
- Cellular and Molecular
- Aquaculture Biotechnology
- Post-Harvest Process Engineering and Technology
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Animal Cell and Tissue Culture
- Enzyme Technology
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 3 - Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
- Design Thinking and Knowledge Transfer
- Bioproduct Business and Supply Chain
- Elective Courses: Program (EP): Choose from:
- Animal Physiology
- Applied Genomics in Animal Breeding
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Microbial Technology for Soil and Plant Health
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 4 - Global Issue and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
- Industrial Training in Biotechnology
Special Semester
- Industrial Training in Biotechnology
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM60,100
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM60,900