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
Course Highlights
- A broad and diverse programme that includes scientific studies of various organisms exploring its diversity and interaction with the environment
- Study Malaysiaâs rich biodiverse terrestrial and aquatic natural ecosystems that play vital life-support roles that provide us with quality air, food and water as well as numerous other health and economic benefits
- This programme will ensure you are well-rounded as you specialise in this subject, which is in line with the vision of the country to conserve its biodiversity, to promote and ensure the sustainable use of biological resources
- Gain broad skill sets and be able to serve in various government and private sectors, for instance, ecotourism and resort management, public health care and safety, green technology and entrepreneurship and much more
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