Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Biodiversity (Open Channel / SATU)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Oct
Tuition Fees
RM59,100
Entry Requirements
- STPM (Science Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
- Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Foundation/ Matriculation level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Diploma / Equivalent (UPU):
- 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 of B- in 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
- Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
- Obtain 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 of B in Biology
- Obtained at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at GEC A-Level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
- Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in Biology
- Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
- AUSMAT:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at the AUSMAT level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
- STPM (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics T / Mathematics M
- Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Biology; Physics; 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
- English Language / Foreign Language**
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
- Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
- Co-Curriculum
- Science, Technology and Society
- Cell Biology
- Introduction to Computer Programming in Bioinformatics
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 4 - Global Issue and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
- English Language / Foreign Language**
- Philosophy and Current Issues (local students) / Malay Language Communication*
- Co-Curriculum
- Statistics
- Bioethics and Safety
- Environmental Sustainability
- Bioinformatics Concepts
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 3 - Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
- Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 2 - Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart & Soul
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Note:
- *Only for international students;
- **Student whose native language is English
- Plant Diversity
- Vertebrate Biology
- Phycology
- Protozoa and Invertebrate I
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Urban Zoology
- Terrestrial Ecology
- Plant Physiology
- Key Issues in Climate Change
- Ecosystem-based Management
- Principles of Systematics
- Mycology
- Invertebrate II
- Bioinformatics Data Management
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Introductory Microbiology
- Aquatic Ecology
- Animal Physiology
- Renewable Energy Transition and Society
- Green Agriculture
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Research Project for Ecology and Biodiversity
- Behavioral Ecology and Ethology
- Quantitative Ecology
- Biological Data Analytics
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Economic Botany
- Ecology and Management of Weeds
- Parasitology
- Economic Entomology
- Aquaculture Biotechnology
- Research Project for Ecology and Biodiversity
- Population and Community Ecology
- Scientific Communication
- Molecular Ecology and Applications
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Plant Pathology
- Horticulture and Landscape
- Integrated Pest Management
- Ecotoxicology
- Slope Eco-engineering Techniques
- Biodiversity Governance and Conservation
- Nature and Society
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Soil Ecology and Management
- Fisheries Ecology and Management
- Ecotourism
- Bioimage Processing and Analysis
- Population Genetics
- Industrial Training for Ecology and Biodiversity
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM59,100
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM59,900