Course Details
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | MYR 24,675.00 |
| 2nd Year | MYR 31,023.00 |
| 3rd Year | MYR 34,804.00 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deposit (Refundable) | MYR 1,000.00 |
| Facilities Fee (per semester) | MYR 670.00 |
| International Administration Fee | MYR 4,200.00 |
| Lab Fee (Yearly) | MYR 2,400.00 |
| Registration Fee | MYR 5,850.00 |
| Visa and Insurance (EMGS) | MYR 4,826.00 |
Overview
The Bachelor (Hons) Biotechnology at UCSI University Malaysia is one of the first in Malaysia's private higher education sector. Through strategic partnerships with major scientific companies, students have access to technology transfers, internships, industry talks, and job opportunities. The program covers a diverse range of subjects, including genetic engineering, pharmacology, and fermentation technology. Students acquire a blend of scientific knowledge and business skills, opening doors to various career opportunities across industries.
Entry Requirements
STPM: Minimum GPA 2.00 in any two (2) subjects and Possess SPM with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject
For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, equivalent , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment
Future Careers
- Research and Development (R&D) in research institutes; universities; agricultural, clinical and forensic laboratories
- Quality control and quality assurance of pharmaceutical, health care and other industrial products
- Clinical research co-ordination in hospitals and pharmaceutical ο¬rms
- Bioinformatics Computational Analysis
- Other career opportunities in
- Management
- Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent Law
- Sales and support services for the biotechnology industry, ecology, waste management and environmental pollution control
- Venture capitalist business
- Biotechnology technopreneurships
Curriculum
Year 1
- University Life (MPU-U2)
- Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption) (MPU-U2)
- Chemistry for Applied Sciences
- Biomolecular Structure & Function
- Fundamental Techniques in Applied Sciences
- Biochemistry: Principles & Experiments
- Microbiology
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Introduction to Biomaterials
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
- Co-Operative Placement 1
Year 2
- Analytical Chemistry
- Immunology
- Biocatalysts & Biosensors
- Research Methods & Data Analysis
- Animal Cell Culture Technology
- Plant Biotechnology & Genetics
- Introduction to Programming
- Pharmacology
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
- Co-Operative Placement 2
- Food Chemistry
- Food Processing & Packaging
- Food Microbiology
- Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Fundamental of Management
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Ecology & Sustainability
- Environmental Monitoring & Assessment
- Conservation & Management of Aquatic Resources
- Current Topics in Aquatic Science
- Aquatic Pollution & Toxicology
Year 3
- Tools in Genetic Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Environmental Biotechnology & Sustainability
- Human Genetics
- Bioeconomy & commercialization
- Fermentation Technology & Downstream Processing
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
- Co-Operative Placement 3
- Biotechnology Research Project 1
- Biotechnology Research Project 2
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
