Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biochemistry
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak , Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM54,300
Course Highlights
- Ranked #109 in QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2026
- One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes
- Produced over 79,000 graduates since its inaugural convocation in 2005
Course Structure
- Cell Biology
- Co-Curriculum
- Computer Systems and Applications
- Elective I
- Elective II
- Elective III
- English for Science
- Mathematics for Bioscience
- MPU1
- National Language/Other Language
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Principles of Nutrition
- Structural Biochemistry
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
- Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques
- Enzymology I
- Genetics
- Industrial Biochemistry
- Industrial Training
- Metabolism I
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- MPU1
- Principles of Biotechnology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Elective IV
- Enzymology II
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Immunology
- Instrumental Methods and Analytical Biochemistry
- Metabolism II
- Plant Biochemistry
- Project
- Toxicology
Elective I (Choose 1):
- Basic Professional Writing
- Entrepreneurship
- Ethics and Contemporary Social Issues
Elective II (Choose 1):
- Malaysia: Cultural and Religious Practices
- Management Principles
- Organisation and Human Resource
Elective III (Choose 1):
- Culture and Communication
- Introduction to Political Science
Elective IV (Choose 1):
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance
- Introduction to Neutraceuticals
- Proteins and Proteomics
Entry Requirements
- STPM: 2 Passes of Grade C in the relevant subjects and SPM with a Pass in 1 Science subject
- A Level: 2 Passes of minimum Grade D and SPM/O Level with a Pass in 1 Science subject
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Grade B in 5 subjects including 1 Science subject
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM): Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 relevant subjects and SPM/O Level with a Pass in 1 Science subject
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Average of 70% in 2 relevant subjects (and 4 other subjects) and SPM/O Level with a Pass in 1 Science subject
- Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Foundation in Science from other Institutions of Higher Learning
- Matriculation Certificate (Science Stream), Ministry of Education
- Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) in the relevant field
- Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field
- Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
- IELTS: 5.0
- TOEFL iBT: 42
- SPM English Language/O Level English Language: Credit
- MUET: Band 3
- Cambridge English/Linguaskill: 154
- UEC English Language: Grade B
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM54,300
Other miscellaneous fees
RM3,600
Total payable amount
RM57,900
Scholarships
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Amount
Tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
UTAR Sports & Talent Scholarship
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong - UTAR Scholarship Fund
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree