Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (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
- STPM (Science Stream):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in Biology at the STPM level.
- 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 B- in Biology at the Matriculation/Foundation level.
- 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 3.50.
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in Biology at the Diploma level.
- 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 B- in ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Mathematics
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in ONE (1) of the following subjects at Foundation level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
- GCE A-Level:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
- Obtain at least a Grade B in Biology at the GCE A-level.
- Obtain at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
- Obtain at least a Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in the following subjects; Biology
- Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) 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 a Grade B in the Biology subject at the AUSMAT level
- Obtain at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) subject at the AUSMAT level; Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics
- STPM (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in the Biology subject at STPM level
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
- Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in Biology at the Matriculation/Foundation level.
- Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: 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
- English Language / Foreign Language**
- Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
- Co-Curriculum
- Science, Technology and Society
- Bioethics and Safety
- Introduction to Computational Biology
- Fundamental Microbiology
- Fundamental Genetics
- Concepts of Genetic Engineering
- English Language / Foreign Language**
- Philosophy and Current Issues / Malay Language Communication*
- Co-Curriculum
- Principle of Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Genetics and Molecular Biology Practical I
- Statistics
Note:
- *Only for international students.
- **Student whose native language is English
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
- Bacteriology
- Virology
- Microbiology Practical
- Eukaryotic Microorganisms
- Molecular Genetics
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Phycology
- Basic Mathematics
- Bioinformatics Concepts
- Food Microbiology
- Population Genetics
- Cytogenetics
- Elective Courses: SHE Cluster 3 - Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
- Immunology
- Microbiology Practical
- Microbial Ecology
- Genomes
- Genetics and Molecular Biology Practical II
- Biosafety and Biosecurity
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Mycology
- Parasitology
- Calculus I
- Introduction to Computer Programming in Bioinformatics
- Advanced Food Microbiology
- Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics
- Elective Courses: SHE Cluster 2 - Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart & Soul
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Research Project
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Bioinformatics Data Plant Management
- Public Health Microbiology
- Diagnostic Microbiology
- Advanced Immunology
- Eukaryotic Cell Signaling
- Applied and Environmental Microbiology
- Applied Genomics in Animal Genetics
- Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Conservation Genetics
- Research Project
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Plant Genetics and Breeding
- Advanced Virology
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Developmental Genetics
- Epigenetics and Gene Regulation
- Agricultural Microbiology
- Animal Genetics and Gene Manipulation
- Marine and Estuarine Biology
- Advanced Mycology
- Science Communication
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Elective Courses: Program (EP):
- Green Agriculture
- Biological Data Analytics
- Microbial Technologies for Soil and Plant Health
- Genetic Basis of Cancer
- Fermentation Technology
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- 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
- Industrial Training
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM60,100
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM60,900