Monday, July 11, 2011

Bachelor of Science (Biology), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia

Source : http://www.hotcourses.com.my/study/course/malaysia/bachelor-of-science-biology/52564504/program.html


Course summary

This programme includes a wide range of disciplines that address the processes of life, spanning from the simplest microbial cells to the highly complex living forms, and their interdependencies with each other. Through this programme, students will acquire fundamental knowledge and practical skills in molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, biochemistry and plant biology. It also provides opportunities for students to engage in diverse and interdisciplinary research areas, ranging from molecular biology, with its potential to revolutionize medicine and agriculture, to ecology, with its applications for sustainable management of the environment. It is aspired that these research fields will satisfy and meet future challenges in improving the quality of human life as well as sustaining the habitats and biodiversity. Rapid growth of biotechnology locally and internationally promises growing and continuous job opportunities for biological science graduates. Generally, graduates of this programme may hold various positions in government and non-government sectors under the fields of Biosciences and Bioengineering such as: Agrochemicals; Bioinformatics and Information Technology; Fermentation and Enzyme Technology; Genomics and Proteomics; Environmental Biotechnology; Industrial Microbiology; Nano-Biotechnology; Mass Communication; Journalism; Education.

Entry Requirements

Students must have pass with minimum grade of B-(CGPA 2.67) in Biology; pass at least with grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any two subjects: physics, chemistry, mathematics (additional maths, advance additional maths); pass at least with distinction in mathematics at the level of SPM/STPM. Diploma holders must have holder from UTM or any other institution certified by Malaysian government and related; pass with minimum CGPA of 2.5; other equivalent qualification with minimum CGPA 2.5; candidates with CGPA less than 2.5 with at least 2 years of working experience in related field.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have pass with minimum grade of B-(CGPA 2.67) in Biology; pass at least with grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any two subjects: physics, chemistry, mathematics (additional maths, advance additional maths); pass at least with distinction in mathematics at the level of SPM/STPM. Diploma holders must have holder from UTM or any other institution certified by Malaysian government and related; pass with minimum CGPA of 2.5; other equivalent qualification with minimum CGPA 2.5; candidates with CGPA less than 2.5 with at least 2 years of working experience in related field.

Qualification

Bachelor Degree

Awarding body

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Utm)


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