Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biotechnology
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
- Basic Chemistry
- Basic Laboratory Skills for Bioscience
- Biodiversity and Concepts of Ecology
- Cell Biology
- Co-Curriculum
- Computer Systems and Applications
- Elective I
- Elective II
- English for Science
- Fundamental Organic Chemistry
- Microbiology
- MPU1
- MPUI
- Principles of Biotechnology
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
- Animal Tissue Culture
- Biochemistry
- Biostatistics
- Elective III
- Enzymology
- Genetics
- Industrial Training
- Molecular Biology
- National Language/Other Language
- Physiology
- Plant Tissue Culture
- Research Seminar in Biotechnology
- Bioanalytical Techniques
- Elective IV
- Elective V
- Elective VI
- Elective VII
- Fermentation Technology
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Molecular Cloning and Gene Expression Project
Elective I (Choose 1):
- Ethics and Contemporary Social Issues
- Organisational Behaviour
Elective II (Choose 1):
- Management Principles
- Organisation and Human Resource
Elective III (Choose 1):
- Culture and Communication
- Introduction to Political Science
Elective IV (Choose 1):
- Aquaculture Principles, Practices and Management
- Food Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
- Princeples and Application of Phytochemistry
Elective V (Choose 1):
- Entrepreneurship
- Interpersonal Communication
- Introduction to Sociology
Elective VI (Choose 1):
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Environmental Microbiology
- Food Biotechnology
- Human Nutrition
Entry Requirements
- STPM: 2 Passes of Grade C and SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject or equivalent*
- A Level: 2 Passes of minimum Grade D and SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject or equivalent*
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Grade B in 5 subjects and SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject or equivalent*
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM): Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 subjects and SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject or equivalent*
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Average of 70% in 2 subjects (and 4 other subjects) and SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject or equivalent*
- Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
- Foundation in Arts, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and SPM/equivalent with credits in Mathematics, 1 Science subject and 1 other subject*
- Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and SPM/equivalent with credits in Mathematics, 1 Science subject and 1 other subject*
- Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and SPM/equivalent with credits in Mathematics, 1 Science subject and 1 other subject*
- Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) in the relevant field: Minimum CGPA of 2.00
- Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field: Minimum CGPA of 2.00
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
- *Note: The credit requirement at SPM Level can be waived should the grades obtained at STPM/STAM/Diploma/Matriculation/Foundation level are equivalent/higher.
- 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
Discounts & scholarships
-RM500
Total payable amount
RM57,400
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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